The new Renault 5 Turbo 3E, with its 540bhp, is not going to be the only mini-supercar with a retro punch from the French manufacturer. While this “hyper-hatch” is a limited run offering, Renault’s ...

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 ...

But nobody's told Renault ... a noticeable power boost due to the time taken for a turbocharger to spin up and generate sufficient boost pressure] owners of the original 5 Turbo experienced ...