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1981 Renault 5 Turbo 1

1981 Renault 5 Turbo 1

Celebrated 1980s homologation special; rally-inspired performance hatchback. One of circa 1,690 examples of the first-series Turbo 5 built between 1980 and 1982. Presents with Grenade Rouge paintwork over a two-tone red and blue interior. Mid-mounted turbocharged 1.4-litre four-cylinder engine delivers 160 horsepower to the rear wheels via a five-speed manual gearbox. History file includes 2017 engine rebuild invoice and December 2025 inspection report by Olivier Garcia; further supplied with a spare wheel and tool kit.

Estimate:$161,515.48

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