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Renault R5 Turbo 2 - French Roast

The Renault R5 Turbo 2 Is Still Hot

By Dan Carney, Photography by Les Bidrawn
DRIVETRAIN
Layout Longitudinal mid engine,
rear-wheel drive
Transmission Five-speed manual
Gear Ratios  
1 3.36:1
2 2.06:1
3 1.38:1
4 1.06:1
5 0.87:1
Final drive 3.89:1
Differential Open
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Curb Weight 2,230 lbs
Weight Distribution F/R 40/60
Overall Length 144.4 in.
Wheelbase 95.7 in.
Overall Width 69.0 in.
Track F/R 53.0 in./58.0 in.
Height 52.0 in.
SUSPENSION
Front Upper and lower A-arms,
torsion bars, tube shocks,
anti-roll bar
Rear Upper and lower A-arms,
  coil springs, tube shocks,
  anti-roll bar
BRAKES
Front 10.3-inch vented discs
Rear 10.3-inch vented discs
WHEELS AND TIRES
Wheels 135mm x 365mm (front)
195mm x 390mm (rear)
Tires Michelin TRX;
190/55VR-340 (front)
220/55VR-365 (rear)
PERFORMANCE
Acceleration (Source: Car and Driver)
0-60 mph 6.5 sec
Quarter Mile time 14.6 sec.
  • Renault R5 Turbo Engine Bay
  • Renault R5 Turbo Dash
  • Renault R5 Turbo Front
By Dan Carney
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