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£74,912

13B Rotary-Powered 1985 Renault R5 Turbo 2

Bring A Trailer • US • 27 May 2025

Market Position:

Mid-Market

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£74,912

13B Rotary-Powered 1985 Renault R5 Turbo 2

US • 27 May 2025

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1985 Renault R5 Turbo 2 is a modified homologation model with a turbocharged Mazda 13B rotary engine. It features several performance upgrades, Gotti wheels and comes with the original engine, but shows some cosmetic wear and has potential odometer discrepancies.

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Condition 

6

Based on the description, the car has modifications and some wear and tear, including cracks in the windshield pillar trim and potential odometer rollbacks. While it has desirable upgrades like a Turbonetics turbocharger and Life Racing ECU, the non-original engine and mentioned cosmetic issues prevent it from being rated higher.

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21,000 miles

VF1822100F0010079

1985

Auction

Manual

LHD

United States

£74,912

13B Rotary-Powered 1985 Renault R5 Turbo 2

Bring A Trailer • US • 27 May 2025

Market Position:

Mid-Market

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Description

TMU Turbocharged Mazda 1.3-Liter 13B Rotary UN1 Five-Speed Manual Transaxle Pearl White Paint Tan Upholstery 8221 Homologation Model Aluminum Roof Panel Turbonetics Turbocharger Life Racing ECU 15" Gotti Alloy Wheels Cross-Drilled Brake Rotors Adjustable Boost Controller External Oil Cooler Aluminum Radiator This 1985 Renault R5 Turbo 2 is one of 200 “8221” homologation models produced, and it was imported to California when new and federalized by Sun International.

The factory engine was removed circa 2007 and replaced with a turbocharged 1.3-liter Mazda 13B rotary, which is paired with a Renault five-speed manual transaxle via a modified bellhousing.

The car was previously listed and .

It is finished in Pearl White over tan cloth upholstery and equipped with 15″ Gotti alloy wheels, cross-drilled brake rotors, a fire-suppression system, a Turbonetics turbocharger, a Life Racing engine control system, an adjustable boost controller, an aluminum radiator, and an external oil coole...

Price Analysis vs Other 5 Turbo 2s

£53,600

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£83,721

Median Price (Since 2020)

£133,909

Highest Price (Since 2020)

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