Ivan Vicario Martin
Few cars attract more interest than the R5 turbo, whether in the original or in its evolution, the superfive. In this case, We are talking about a Renault 5 GT Turbo for sale on the Benzin portal, a buying and selling website where there are more and more interesting national units. As we already told you, the French website puts different models up for auction, many of them youngtimers, so it's worth stopping by to take a look.
On this occasion, this GT Turbo has caught our attention, a 1987 unit that It has a mileage of 161.000 kmThat is to say, he has a lot of life ahead of him. This is known as Phase 1, which Equips the original 1.4 engine with 115 HP of power. Unlike the turbo cup, the carburetor is not aspirated in this case, but rather blown, hence the nickname “Soplillo”. Thanks to a weight of just 850 kilos, it was a miniature bomb, as it reached 100 km/h from a standstill in less than 8 seconds and It achieved a top speed of 199 km/h.
These original versions have gray bumpers and exterior moldings, although they could be painted in the body color at the same dealership. The first units were marketed with a single exterior mirror, although later they were fitted with both. Besides, They lacked the front and rear spoilers that the Phase 2 did mount., which also added a new grille, full trunk upholstery, padded dashboard or extended center console to the gear lever, for example.
THE RENAULT 5 GT TURBO FOR SALE
The “Soplillo” that stars in this article is in a great state of conservation. In addition, it has recently been thoroughly serviced, a review that included changing the engine oil and filters, as well as replacing the carburetor. The bodywork looks Panda White. -code 348- which was very popular in the model, with the gray moldings, as we have said that corresponds to a Phase 1. It has some slight defects, nothing serious in any case. There is no trace of rust either., as can be seen in the photos that the seller has published of the underside of the car.
The cabin appears to be in excellent general condition. We see that the baquets -Renault had already discarded the petal-type seats- they have no breaks or holes. They only show the normal wear and tear of a car with 160 thousand kilometers. They are those of the French Phase 2. The steering wheel and dashboard also look good and the dashboard works perfectly. Here we find another detail that is not original, the center console, which corresponds to Phase 2. As we mentioned, Phase 1 was shorter. It may also be a peculiarity of the French versions, which did feature, for example, the red carpet that here only the wrongly called Phase 3 showed off.
To highlight the presence of a sunroof and electric windows, both in perfect condition. The upholstery of the rear armrests is not, which seems to be coming off a little. The wheels are from the time, but not the ones originally fitted to the GT Turbo. They are equipped with Michelin Pilot Exalto tires.
WORKING
The ad tells, and shows it with a video, which The Renault 5 GT Turbo for sale works perfectly. Both its mechanics and the gearbox respond wonderfully. The brakes also comply with solvency. It is located in Jaén, although it was originally sold in France. Furthermore, although there is little left until the auction ends, the seller offers the possibility of watching it live.
The car has a Spanish license plate, the MOT passed less than six months ago, complete documentation and record book. Bidding is open until tonight at 21:15 p.m., although it may continue for a couple more days on sale if it does not reach the reserve price set by the seller. To bid, you just have to enter the Benzin's website and present your offer.
If you are interested in history of Renault 5 gt turbo, we recommend that you read the complete dossier that we publish about the model and for it we gathered almost a dozen units. And it is that, “Soplillo” continues to make fans fall in love almost 40 years after its presentation in 1985.
