Renault 5 Turbo 3E: Everything You Need to Know

Saudi Arabia: Renault is reviving one of its most legendary nameplates, and this time it's fully electric. The Renault 5 Turbo 3E reimagines the iconic 1980 Renault 5 Turbo as a 555 hp, dual-motor electric performance car, limited to just 1,980 units worldwide. It's currently in a pre-reservation phase in Saudi Arabia. Renault is inviting buyers to sign up ahead of dealership appointments.

Quick facts:

• Limited edition of 1,980 cars worldwide
• Max power: 555 hp (410 kW) from two electric motors, one in each rear wheel
• 0 to 100 km/h in less than 3.5 seconds; top speed of 270 km/h on the race track
• 70 kWh battery with an estimated WLTP range greater than 400 km
• 800-volt architecture supports DC charging up to 350 kW, adding 15% to 80% in around 15 minutes

From 1980 Icon to 2025 Electric Reinvention

The original Renault 5 Turbo was France's first production car with a turbocharged petrol engine. The new 5 Turbo 3E keeps the spirit but changes almost everything mechanically underneath.

Spec	Renault 5 Turbo 3E	Renault 5 Turbo (1980)
Powertrain	2 electric motors in the rear wheels	4-cylinder turbo petrol, rear-mounted, 5-speed manual
Drive	Rear-wheel drive	Rear-wheel drive
Max power	555 hp (410 kW)	160 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Max torque	4,800 Nm	206 Nm
Weight-to-power ratio	2.6 kg/hp	6 kg/hp
Length	4.08 m	3.66 m
Width	2.03 m	1.75 m
Height	1.38 m	1.32 m
Wheelbase	2.57 m	2.43 m
0 to 100 km/h	Less than 3.5 seconds	6.9 seconds
Top speed	270 km/h	More than 200 km/h

Performance and Powertrain

Two Electric Motors sit directly inside the rear wheels. Together, they produce 555 hp (410 kW) and an instantly available 4,800 Nm of torque.

Performance Metric	Figure
0 to 100 km/h	Less than 3.5 seconds
0 to 200 km/h	Less than 9 seconds
80 to 120 km/h	Less than 2 seconds
400 m sprint	Less than 11 seconds
1,000 m sprint	Less than 20 seconds
Top speed	270 km/h (race track)

It has a dedicated overtake" button on the steering wheel that triggers a temporary power boost. And for the race track, it has a dedicated "race" mode that unlocks a drift assist function with three levels of assistance, working alongside a central rally handbrake for controlled slides. On public roads, drivers get three more conventional modes: Normal, Sport, and Snow.

Electric Range and Charging

Spec	Figure
Battery capacity	70 kWh (effective)
Estimated WLTP range	Greater than 400 km
System voltage	800 V
AC charging power	11 kW
DC charging power	Up to 350 kW
15% to 80% DC charge time	Around 15 minutes

Design: Built for Extreme Customization

The 5 Turbo 3E's exterior leans hard into its motorsport identity with extra-wide wings, wheel arches, 20-inch wheel rims, and a charging port cleverly integrated into a side air scoop rather than a conventional door flap.

• Ultra-sporty profile with extra-wide wings
• Maximum 20-inch wheel rims
• Charging socket built into a side air intake
• Air inlets for both aerodynamics and brake cooling
• A "5" branded rear strip and modern reinterpretation of the original car's styling cues
• A numbered plate inside, marking each car's place among the 1,980 built

Inside, the cabin swaps daily-driver comfort for genuine motorsport hardware. It is equipped with customizable bucket seats with 6-point harnesses, a sports steering wheel, and a rally handbrake for track use directly inspired by the original R5 Turbo and Turbo 2's gauge design. Renault is also offering interior and exterior colors inspired by historic Renault liveries alongside new trims.

In-Car Technology

Despite its track-focused hardware, the 5 Turbo 3E doesn't skip modern connectivity. The cabin is built around the openR link system with Google built-in. That gives it access to more than 50 apps, from navigation, music, podcasts, entertainment, and sports news, all controlled through a dual 10-inch openR display setup and simple voice control.

• 2x 10-inch openR instrument panel and infotainment display
• openR link system with Google built-in (Google Maps, Google Play, and more)
• More than 50 in-car apps
• Real-time navigation with Google Maps
• Voice control
• Advanced driver-assistance systems, active by default, that can be partially or fully deactivated for track use

Availability in Saudi Arabia

The 5 Turbo 3E has not fully launched yet. Renault Saudi Arabia is currently inviting interested buyers to sign up for notifications ahead of reservations opening. So if you are interested, then sign up for reservation notifications and get in touch with a dealer before the limited allocation runs out.

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