Ivan Vicario Martin
The R5 never ceases to surprise us. Whether in his first or second generation, in which he was known as “Superfive”, the French compact continues to arouse passions like the first day. In this case, it is a somewhat far-fetched version - and look how we have seen many-, well we talk about a Renault Supercinco GT Turbo with 400 HP of power. And the best of all is that it is a preparation made to order, that is, anyone who wants can order theirs completely personalized.
The basis is a R5 GT Turbo which is thoroughly modified, although preserving the exterior appearance. Starting with the propeller, since the original mechanics give way to that of the Megane III RS, a model that was assembled in Palencia. It is a 2-liter engine that offered 273 HP in the standard version, but here it has been tightened to produce 400 hp. Also from the RS it receives the six-speed manual gearbox.
Of course, The chassis is thoroughly revised to withstand the new cavalry. In addition, it mounts Bilstein B14 shock absorbers that ensure effective tread and a roll cage that also adds extra rigidity to the assembly. Everything has been designed so that the driving experience of this GT Turbo lives up to expectations. It is already known that Power without control is useless.
DISCREET AND WITH AN INTERIOR TO THE HEIGHT
If we look at the exterior appearance of the 400 HP Renault Supercinco GT Turbo, the truth is that a lot of effort has been made to maintain its essence. That is, from any angle it is perfectly recognizable. However, it has details such as Ultralight 17-inch OZ Racing wheels and slightly widened wings. The larger wheel size is an obligation given the increase in power. Additionally, in the unit for sale they are semi slicks. Behind, a Devil exhaust looms that will sing like a charm once we get into action.
The interior is where the biggest changes can be seen, starting with the aforementioned roll cage. HE They have removed the rear seats, which make way for the spare wheel and top-level audio equipment signed by MTX. The original seats have given way to some Recaro Sportster CS limited edition Nürburgring bucket bags -999 units-, quite a declaration of intentions. As a curiosity, they are heated. The dashboard has also been updated with a speedometer calibrated up to 260 km/h and a new tachometer.
To make the whole thing as light as possible, the door panels are made of carbon fiber, for example. The knob now sports the RS logo, almost like a warning to distracted drivers, since the dashboard and steering wheel have been preserved almost unchanged. The same thing happens with the bottom bracket. All the preparation It is the work of the French specialist Greg.
HOW MUCH DOES THE BEAST COST?
We are talking about a device that produces 400 HP and weighs just 900 kilograms, that is, It has a weight/power ratio of 2,25 kg/CV. Better than that of a Ferrari F40, To give you an idea. Therefore, the price is in line, since we are talking about 90.000 euros, to which we would have to add the corresponding options, such as the interior, tires and so on. Of course, it includes the donor car.
The unit illustrated in this article It can be purchased on the French auction portal Petrol. There we can also order our own fully prepared Renault 5 GT Turbo of what they have already announced will be a limited production.
Photos by Benzin.
