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Renault 5 GD Turbo

Mileage: 72,300 Top Speed: 115 Year: 1983 0 - 60: 9.8 MOT Expiry: March 2011 BHP: 110 Tax Expiry: n/a Transmission: 5 Speed Manual Exterior Colour: Silver Engine Capacity: 1397 Interior Colour: Red Velour Engine Configuration: Inline 4

Renault 5 GD Turbo | £4,995

Mileage: 72,300

Model History

Predating the mk1 Golf GTI by a couple of months the Renault Gordini could be considered the original hot hatch (known as the Gordini in the UK as Chrysler had the rights to the Alpine name) and was a remarkable transformation of the family run around. The first generation car was naturally aspirated using a webber 32DIR38 carb and a bored out engine from 1289cc to 1397cc, topped with a cross flowed head and lively camshaft power was at 93bhp. To cope with the extra power the Gordini uses a stiffened up version of the standard 5's all independent torsion bar and anti roll bar suspension and the stopping power was improved with disk brakes all round.

Renault however had another trick up its sleeve.... The 1977 formula 1 season saw Renault unleash turbocharged cars to the track. The development period got off to a shaky start leading to detonated engines and uncontrollable on/off turbo boost handling but as the season progressed Renault went on to dominate grand prix racing.
Renault's force fed small capacity engines had been such a success in competition, they decided to extend the boosted driving experience to the Renault 5 Gordini by bolting on a Garrett T3 turbo and as such created the Gordini turbo.

 
Climb inside the Renaults cabin and there are a few clues that you've stepped into something a bit hot, like the palm filling steering wheel, the rev counter with its fiery orange markings and an almost anonymous boost gauge.

Equipment

Exterior

This Renault really is in amazing condition; in 2004 it had some replacement wings and a professional glass out re-spray. The car has only been used as a weekend/show car since and always kept in a dry garage so is still looking 100%. The only blemish is a tiny blister of rust at the base of one of the rear arches.

Interior

The interior is a fun place to be, with red velour seats and matching red carpets and door cards all in perfect condition. Everything works as it should, even the original radio. There are a set of black rubber over mats to keep dirty feet off the red carpet.

Engine & Transmission

The car had a brand new replacement Renault factory engine in 1993 at 43,000 miles, so the new engine has only done 29,000 miles. The car has been serviced every year ensuring maximum maintenance and minimal engine wear. The engine has been checked over by our Renault specialist who confirmed it was running the correct amount of boost (7psi) and A/F ratio. The only problem we found was a slightly sticky accelerator push lever in the carb which we are having rectified.
It takes a little choke and a few turns of the key to get her started from cold but once warmed up the engine ticks over smoothly. The 5 speed manual gearbox works as it should with a smooth gear change and no nasty noises.

Wheels, Tyres & Brakes

There are no curb marks to the alloys but they are slightly discoloured so this might be something to consider in the future. All the tyres are above the legal limit with plenty of tread. The spare wheel is unused. The brakes have just been overhauled with replacement disks and pads on the front and rear.

History File

This little Renault has a complete and extensive service history starting from the original bill of sale where the car was sold for £6284.18 in 1982. The original Renault document folder is there with all the sales brochures and handbooks. There are over 100 separate receipts for MOT's, parts and service work ranging from an air filter to a replacement Renault engine. The car has only 2 owners on the V5 and is of course HPI clear.