Because the Renault’s turbo engine would’ve been too much for this ... A post by Auto Retro on Facebook alleges the original 5 Turbo motor stayed intact in the rear, while a 5 Alpine motor ...

the Renault 5 Turbo), placing an engine where no power unit had gone before in a diminutive shopping car – in the middle. A little back-story: As Group 4 rallying took off in the 1970s ...

Renault has confirmed it will build a new version of the 5 Turbo. Called the Renault 5 Turbo 3E, it will be an electric hatchback with two motors, rear-wheel-drive, carbon bodywork and 500 horsepower.