£92,746
1985 Renault R5 Turbo 2 Type 8221
Bring A Trailer • US • 17 Feb 2026
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Highest 20% of Past Sales
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£92,746
1985 Renault R5 Turbo 2 Type 8221
US • 17 Feb 2026 • Lot #230287
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a 1985 Renault R5 Turbo 2, a homologation model with an aluminum roof and a larger 1,437cc engine. It was brought to the US in the late 1990s, has low mileage, and recent maintenance, making it a desirable example.
Condition
7
The car shows 28k kilometers (~17k miles) and has had some recent work, including new tires and rear axle seals. The Carfax report is clean. However, there is mention of tan door panels and carpets which suggests wear. Overall solid condition with slight wear visible, putting it at a Very Good (7).
/ 10
17,000 miles
VF1822100F0010027
1985
Auction
Manual
LHD
United States
£92,746
1985 Renault R5 Turbo 2 Type 8221
Bring A Trailer • US • 17 Feb 2026
Market Position:
Highest 20% of Past Sales
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Description
Shown Turbocharged 1,437cc Inline-Four Five-Speed Manual Transaxle Limited-Slip Differential Red Paint Black Alcantara 15″ Gotti Three-Piece Wheels Double-Wishbone Suspension Disc Brakes w/Vented Rotors Aluminum Roof Boxed Fender Flares Recaro Bucket Seats MOMO Steering Wheel This 1985 Renault R5 Turbo 2 is the 27th of 200 street-specification Type 8221 examples built to homologate the R5 Maxi Turbo for WRC Group B competition with an aluminum roof and a larger 1,437cc inline-four.
The car is said to have been brought to the US in the late 1990s, and it now shows 28k kilometers (~17k miles).
It is finished in red with contrasting Turbo 2 graphics and features a vented hood, a roof spoiler, and boxed fender flares.
The mid-engined hatchback rides on 15″ Gotti three-piece wheels and is equipped with an independent suspension as well as ventilated disc brakes.
Inside, Recaro bucket seats trimmed in black Alcantara are accompanied by a MOMO steering wheel and Jaeger instrumentation.
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Price Analysis vs Other 5 Turbo 2s
£53,600
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£83,721
Median Price (Since 2020)
£133,909
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