Item No:243681/24 Sports Car Series No.368
1/24 RENAULT 5 TURBO
Length: 152 mm. Image shows painted and assembled kit.
*Driver figure is included.
From its 1972 debut onward the Renault 5 proved a massive success, and in 1981 there appeared a special and rather different Renault 5 Turbo version of the car, intended to run in global rally races. The rear seats were removed and replaced with a midship-mounted 160hp 1.4-liter inline-four engine that was paired with a turbocharger and fuel injection technology to provide a top speed of 200km/h and an impressive 0-400m time of just fifteen seconds. Renault were not satisfied with simply changing the engine, though, giving the 5 Turbo double wishbone suspension and ventilated brake discs. The body was also updated and had prominent over fenders; its use of aluminum roof and doors, as well as plastic bonnet and fenders meant that the car weighed in at a mere 910kg. Inside the car was a dashboard with no less than ten different meters, and an interior with liberal use of leather. The Renault 5 Turbo was able to put its money where its mouth was, taking a debut rally win in 1981 in Monte-Carlo and going on to compete in numerous events during its career.
About the Model
★This is a 1/24 scale plastic model assembly kit. Length: 152mm, width: 74mm, height: 57mm.
★The revamped, power-packed form of the car is captured in style.
★Features authentic depictions of interior, suspension and chassis underside.
★Solid synthetic rubber tires have realistic tread patterns.
★Decals recreate body logos, seat fabric, emblems and more.
★Comes with a driver figure in a race suit.
The powered up form of the Renault 5 Turbo is as striking as ever in 1/24 scale.
★Tires have different sizes front and rear.
★Decals recreate the seat fabric. A figure is included to depict a driver at the wheel.
★Over fender air intakes are also recreated. Decals are included for the different colors of TURBO graphic on red and black cars.
★Take a closer look at the decal sheet for this product.