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. |
By Dan Carney
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