Why the Renault 5 Turbo is a pure 1980s rally icon

Check out the Bridgestone Potenza RE005 👉 https://bit.ly/42tC8KG The Renault 5 Turbo wasn't just a hot hatch -- it was a homologation monster. Born from Group 4 rally regulations in the early 80s, Renault shoved a mid-mounted turbocharged engine behind the driver, turned the rear seats into an engine bay, and handed it to the likes of Jean Ragnotti to tear up tarmac stages across Europe. With 160bhp in road trim and over 350bhp in full rally spec, it punched way above its cute, boxy exterior. It won on the Monte Carlo, dominated tarmac stages, and became a symbol of an era when manufacturers built genuinely insane road cars just to go racing. Subscribe 👉 https://bit.ly/3C5Qwgg Volunteer your car 👉 https://wkf.ms/4ddEnbk Infotainment upgrade guide 👉 https://youtu.be/8KZqtYoB0LM --- Skip ahead: 00:00​​​​​​​ - Intro 00:30 - The history of the homologation special 05:49 - What can go wrong with them? 08:17 - How's the interior going? 11:32 - The success of the Renault Turbo 2 12:18 - Features 13:58 - How is it to drive? 16:17 - Why it's so special #Renault5Turbo #RallyLegend #GroupB #ClassicRally #Renault5 #RallyHistory #TarmacRally #CarCulture #FrenchCars #MonteCarlo #R5Turbo #ClassicCars #HotHatch #RenaultSport #automobile #autoexpert #carexpert #mechanic #carreview #redriven #cars #car -- IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: Please note that pricing information is subject to fluctuations in the automotive market. The advice provided in these videos is general advice only. It has been prepared without taking into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Before acting on this advice, you should consider the appropriateness of the advice, having regard to your own objectives, financial situation and needs. ReDriven and its presenters are not financial advisers, always seek professional advice before acting on any of the information in these videos. Read our full terms and conditions here - https://redriven.com/terms-of-use/