1980 Renault 5 Turbo 1 Specifications Group 4. - Lot 141

1980 Renault 5 Turbo 1 Specifications Group 4. - French registration - FFSA Groupe 4 GTS 36 technical passport (valid until 2028) - Genuine R5 turbo, converted to Group 4 specifications. - Invoices over €180,000 Officially presented at the Paris Motor Show in 1978, the Renault 5 Turbo was born of an ambitious program to design a rally car capable of competing at the highest international level. Although it took on the silhouette of the popular city car, it was radically different: rear mid-engine architecture, wider track, radically modified bodywork and turbocharged engine. Designed under the direction of Jean Terramorsi and developed at Dieppe by Alpine, the R5 Turbo was homologated in Group 4 in 1980. Equipped with a Cléon-Fonte 1,397 cm³ engine with Garrett T3 turbocharger, it develops around 160 bhp in its road version, and much more in competition configuration. Its lightness and driving precision made it a major figure in rallying in the 1980s, notably in the Rallye des Cévennes, whose livery remains an emblematic visual signature. The car presented here is a 1980 Renault 5 Turbo, which underwent a complete transformation in the spirit of the Groupe 4 versions raced in the early 1980s. This conversion was carried out as part of a thorough restoration, respecting the technical specifications of the period. The original 1,397 cm³ engine was re-bored to 1,956 cm³, significantly increasing mechanical potential and bringing the car closer to factory model specifications. This preparation is documented by an extensive file of invoices totalling over €180,000, covering mechanical rebuilds, structural elements and specific equipment. The vehicle has an FFSA Group 4 GTS 36 technical passport valid until 2028, guaranteeing its eligibility for numerous regularity and historic competition events. Aesthetically, the car comes in a "Cévennes" deco kit, in direct reference to the famous event where the R5 Turbo made its mark. This immediately recognizable livery reinforces the resolutely sporty character of the whole. A symbol of an era and a true testament to French competition in the 1980s, this Renault 5 Turbo Groupe 4 combines technical authenticity with rigorous preparation, offering privileged access to the world of historic rallies. 1980 Renault 5 Turbo - Group 4 Specification - French registration - FFSA Technical Passport Group 4 GTS 36 (valid until 2028) - Cévennes" period-style livery - File of invoices exceeding €180,000 - Independent appraisal (2018) available Unveiled at the 1978 Paris Motor Show and homologated in Group 4 from 1980, the Renault 5 Turbo was conceived under Jean Terramorsi and developed at Alpine Dieppe as a mid-engined, turbocharged rally car with widened tracks and a heavily reworked body. In road trim the 1,397 cc Cléon-Fonte with Garrett T3 produced around 160 bhp; in competition specification considerably more. The example offered is a 1980 Renault 5 Turbo that has undergone a comprehensive restoration incorporating a full Group 4 conversion, executed in the spirit of the early factory and customer cars. The original 1,397 cc unit has been bored to 1,956 cc, significantly increasing potential and aligning the car with period competition specifications. The preparation is thoroughly documented by a file of over €180,000 in invoices, covering mechanical work, structure and Group-4-specific equipment. Accompanied by an FFSA Group 4 GTS 36 technical passport valid until 2028, the car is eligible for a wide range of historic competition and regularity events. Its exterior wears a "Cévennes" livery, a direct nod to the rally where the model became an enduring icon. A faithful, well-documented Group 4 build, this Renault 5 Turbo offers an authentic entry point to historic rallying with the visual and mechanical character that defined the model's competitive heyday.