The Hatchback version of the 5 model has a 1397 cc (85.2 ci) 8 valve Straight 4 Turbo Petrol engine.
This particular Renault 5 Turbo Phase 1 has a 5 speed / Manual gearbox with the power being delivered through it's RWD system.
The 5's 1397 cc (85.2 ci) engine reaches its peak power of 121 bhp (90 kW) @ 5750 rpm.
The Renault 5 produces torque measuring 163 lb-ft (220.9 Nm) @ 3250 rpm.
The 5 weighs around 980 kg (2160 lb). Power to weight can be calculated at 123.4 bhp per metric ton or alternatively as 166.3 lb-ft of torque per ton.
The Renault 5 Turbo Phase 1 - [1978] has a top speed of 124 mph (199.5 kph)
This 5 accelerates 0-60mph (96.6 kph) in 6.70 seconds or 0-100kph in 6.9s and can achieve an estimated 1/4 mile drag time in 14.88 seconds with a trap speed of 82.7 mph.
BMW 3 Series M3 CSL 2d SMG E46
Engine: Naturally Aspirated Petrol | 3246cc 24v St6
Top Speed: 155 mph
0-60mph: 4.90 seconds
Ford Taurus 3.0 V6 SHO
Engine: Naturally Aspirated Petrol | 2986cc 24v V6
Top Speed: 225.3 kph
0-100kph: 6.9 seconds
![Renault 5 Turbo Phase 1 - [1978]](/editionimages/1334.jpg "Select for More in Depth Review of the Renault 5 Turbo Phase 1 - [1978]")
