1984 RENAULT 5 TURBO 2 - 27,194 KM

KEY FACTS

• A highly original and well-presented example of the idiosyncratic 1980s hot hatch, with very low mileage.
• Mounted behind the driver, the Garrett turbocharged 1.4-litre engine produces around 185bhp with the factory Stage 2 tune, driving the rear wheels through the five-speed manual transmission.
• First registered in the US in 1984, this car had just two keepers in North America, before it was imported to the UK and re-registered with the DVLA in February 2018.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• Finished in the rare hue of Bordeaux, this Turbo 2 features its original seats with beige cloth upholstery.
• It rides on the original ‘Turbine’ alloy wheels, which are shod in metric Michelin TRX tyres.
• From the factory, it is understood to have been ordered with the 185bhp Stage 2 tuning upgrade, incorporating a larger intercooler and wastegate shim. Other features include electric windows, leather-trimmed three-spoke steering wheel, and a heated rear screen.
• The car is thought to retain the original tan carpets and beige door cards and headlining.
• In a minor modification to the factory specification, it is equipped with Bilstein adjustable shock absorbers, and an aftermarket exhaust system.
• In the cabin, there is an upgraded sound system with an amplifier and a modern Alpine IDA-X200 media receiver head unit with aux-in and USB connectivity.

CONDITION

• There is no known prior bodywork damage.
• The Bordeaux paintwork is in generally superb condition, with only very minor flaws commensurate with the car’s age. There are also some small nicks and chips in the grey plastic bumper and sill trims.
• Its beige cloth upholstery shows signs of use, but no major wear or damage. There are some general minor wear marks around the cabin, including to the gear knob cover, but overall it still looks very smart for its age.
• No electrical faults have been detected.
• The most recent MOT test was on 8th September 2021, which was a clean pass with no advisories.

SUMMARY

This Renault 5 Turbo 2 is an exciting 1980s hot hatch, with bags of Gallic character and benefiting from a factory power upgrade. Now riding on upgraded dampers and with a more tuneful exhaust system, this Turbo 2 is a rewarding driver’s car, and one which would also be a smart addition to any collection of modern classic icons.

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