It was effectively the same 1.4-litre turbocharged unit from the earlier Renault 5 Alpine Turbo, but in its new rear-drive application developed significantly more power, with 160bhp at 6000rpm ...

Renault has upgraded its power output to 540 hp, allowing it to achieve a 0-62 mph time of under 3.5 seconds. Built on a custom platform, the Renault 5 Turbo 3E benefits from an 800-volt ...