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Renault 5
1980 – 1984
France
The Renault 5 was in production from 1980 to 1984. Only one version was offered: the 1.4L Turbo 5MT, good for 160 hp. It weighs only 980 kg. Compared with the previous generation (1972 – 1984), peak power rose from 110 to 160 hp, and minimum weight went up by 250 kg.
Body styleNot specified
Production1980 – 1984
Variants1
FuelPetrol
Key specifications (range)
Power160 hp
0–100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed204 km/h
Fuel economy9.2 L/100 km
Rear Wheel Drive
Similar cars
| Variant | Fuel | Power | 0–100 | Top | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4L Turbo 5MT (160 HP) 1.4 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 160 hp | 6.9 s | 204 | 5-speed manual |
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1397 cm3 (85 ci)
- Power
- 118 KW @ 6000 RPM160 HP @ 6000 RPM158 BHP @ 6000 RPM
- Torque
- 155 lb-ft @ 3250 RPM210 Nm @ 3250 RPM
- Fuel System
- Turbocharged Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Performance
- Top Speed
- 127 mph (204 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 6.9 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 220/55R365
Dimensions
- Length
- 144.3 in (3665 mm)
- Width
- 69.3 in (1760 mm)
- Height
- 52.1 in (1323 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 52.8/58.3 in (1,341/1,481 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 95.7 in (2431 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.7 in (145 mm)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.35
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2160.5 lbs (980 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 2777.8 lbs (1260 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 19.6 mpg US (12 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 22.4 mpg US (10.5 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 25.6 mpg US (9.2 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 219 g/km
Length3,665 mm
Width1,760 mm
Height1,323 mm
Wheelbase2,431 mm
Curb weight980 kg
Torque210 Nm
Ranges across all 1 variants of this generation.






