No. 027 Renault 5 Turbo Rally Version ~ Year 1981 WRC Version [Jean Ragnotti & Jean-Marc Andrié]

[A French rocket that shone in the rally scene]

The 5 Turbo was developed as a machine for the World Rally Championship (WRC) based on Renault's FF mass-produced car, the 5.

The 1.4-liter inline 4-cylinder engine is equipped with a turbo developed in sports car racing. Along with a 5-speed transmission, it is midship mounted where the back seats used to be.

The suspension is a reinforced version of the double wishbone 4-wheel independent suspension.

The 3-door hatchback body is made of fiberglass and aluminum for most parts such as the roof, doors, and bonnet to reduce weight, and the weight is kept to 850-900 kg.

In addition, large over fenders, an air dam skirt integrated with the bumper, and a spoiler on the rear end of the roof have been installed, giving it a powerful appearance.

The works machine won the opening round of the WRC in 1981, and showed off driving that threatened the top ranks in various rallies thereafter.

Its high-performance driving is deeply etched in the memories of fans.

[Model Specifications]

★ 1/24 scale. Overall length 156mm, overall width 74mm, overall height 57mm.

★ Realistic reproduction of unique form such as protruding fenders and rear spoiler integrated with roof.

★ Reproduction of equipment unique to rally machines such as four auxiliary lamps and roll bar at the rear of the interior.

★ Includes figures of a driver concentrating on driving with the wheel and a co-driver reading pace notes.

★ Notice the front suspension with torsion bar springs and the flat chassis underside.

★ Slick tires are made of textured solid rubber.

★ Slide marks are provided for many sponsor logos including Renault and elf, the number plate, the strobe line at the bottom of the rear window, and the driver and co-driver names. The finish is based on the image of a works machine.

[First release month]

June 1982 (Motorized version)