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Single private ownership from new 1981 Renault 5 Turbo
Bonhams • Switzerland • 4 Jul 2022
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Single private ownership from new 1981 Renault 5 Turbo
Switzerland • 4 Jul 2022
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AI Listing Summary
This 1981 Renault 5 Turbo is a rare, mid-engined Group B homologation special, with only 12,550 kilometers. It was owned by Catherine Larsen, widow of F1 driver Didier Pironi. It's one of 15 in this color. While original, it needs servicing and the odometer is unplugged, so mileage is unverified.
Condition
6
The car is described as remaining in original condition and having covered only 12,550 kilometers from new. However, it is noted that the odometer is unplugged, and the car would need to be serviced before returning to the road. This suggests that while the car has low mileage and is largely original, it is not in perfect running condition and the mileage cannot be verified.
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7,800 miles
VF1822000B0000787
1981
Auction
Manual
LHD
Switzerland
Not Sold
Single private ownership from new 1981 Renault 5 Turbo
Bonhams • Switzerland • 4 Jul 2022
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Description
• Iconic Group B homologation special •
One of only 15 in this colour • Only 12,550 kilometres from new 'Of all the cars to come from that hedonistic high-boost era, the Renault 5 Turbo is one of the few to still hold us in its thrall.
The lunacy of the mid-engined, wide-body concept surely sees to that, but reputation, rarity and rally pedigree are the magical fairy dust that ensures it retains a mystique and potency matched by few forced-induction cars before or since.' – Renault Sport Club.
Not to be confused with the conventional front-wheel drive Renault 5 Gordini Turbo or GT Turbo, the Renault 5 Turbo (and later Turbo 2) was a mid-engined homologation special built in limited numbers for Group B rallying between 1979 and 1986.
Renault's considerable Formula 1-derived turbo-charging expertise was applied to the humble 1.4-litre overhead-valve engine, resulting in a power increase to 160bhp (in road trim), an output sufficient for a top speed of 260km/h and a 0-100km/h time of ...
Price Analysis vs Other 5 Turbos
£72,896
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£120,346
Median Price (Since 2020)
£588,753
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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