A 1980 Renault R5 Turbo 1 in Photos

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This 1980 Renault R5 Turbo 1 sold for €86,250 (approximately $100,650) through RM Sotheby’s in 2019.

Renault’s R5 Turbo 1 features a zero-to-62 mph time of about 6.9 seconds and a top speed of 120 mph.

The longitudinally mounted 1.4-liter inline-four engine makes about 158 hp.

The interior of the Renault R5 Turbo 1 features a cubistic red-and-blue design.

The Turbo 1 commands a higher price than the more common Turbo 2, and the original generation’s dramatic interior and purpose-built bits make it the ultimate R5.

The R5 Turbo was never inexpensive, and justifiably so for what was essentially a handmade homologation special.

Prices for an example in good condition hover at, or under, $100,000, while $160,000 or more is not unreasonable for one in concours-quality condition.

While enthusiasts used to have to do backflips to get a new R5 Turbo in the U.S. during its heyday, an example can be easily imported now, given that the model is more than 25 years old.