1989 Renault 5 GT Turbo

£ 17 500
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Few cars capture the raw spirit of 1980s performance like the Renault 5 GT Turbo. Lightweight, boost-happy, and unapologetically analogue, it became a cult hero among hot hatch enthusiasts. Admired for its nimble chassis, punchy 1.4-litre turbocharged engine, and motorsport-inspired character, the GT Turbo carved out a reputation as one of the most engaging front-wheel-drive cars of its era. Its combination of simplicity, speed, and style made it a true icon — one that continues to captivate drivers and collectors today.

This 1989 Renault 5 GT Turbo, registered 1st August 1989, represents the very best of that legacy — a car that’s been heavily and tastefully modified into a track-focused yet road-legal machine. It’s HPI clear, carries a plethora of high-quality and costly performance modifications, and wears an unmistakably nostalgic Max Power-era wide bodykit that ensures it stands out wherever it goes.

Designed for track enjoyment and promotional use, this Renault 5 has presence, attitude, and authenticity in equal measure — a true head-turner that perfectly captures the raw energy of 1990s tuning culture while still delivering serious on-track capability.

Track Specification & Upgrades

This R5 has undergone extensive development over the years, resulting in a comprehensive specification list that’s almost too long to catalogue in full. Highlights include:

  • EBC 4-pot brakes (new)
  • 2-piece floating discs (new)
  • Spax suspension setup
  • New Tillet bucket seat
  • TRS Motorsport 3-point harnesses
  • Full roll cage
  • MB Engineering short shifter
  • Ignition and fuel cut-off switches
  • Track car switch panel
  • Full Max Power-era bodykit
  • Lightweight alloys and performance tyres

…and much more. This car has been adorned with countless performance and aesthetic enhancements, all chosen to deliver an uncompromising track-day experience while retaining its road-going usability.

Engine & Performance History

In 2007, the car underwent significant mechanical upgrades at K-Tec Racing, including:

  • New water pump
  • KTR tubular manifold
  • KTR front-mount intercooler (with associated pipework and hoses)
  • Alloy turbo heat shield
  • Fast road dump valve
  • Plus many more supporting upgrades

Further tuning and maintenance have been carried out over the years by respected specialists such as Turbo Technics, GT Tuning, and BB Tuning — all fully documented in a large file of receipts and invoices. This extensive paper trail is a nostalgic read in itself, chronicling the car’s evolution across decades of enthusiast ownership and expert care.

Bodywork & Condition

  • Very solid throughout, including a strong underside and chassis
  • Dry-stored for a large portion of its life
  • Straight body panels with consistent fitment
  • Age-related wear and some cracking to bodykit sections (as expected from period aftermarket kits)

While not a concours example, it remains impressively solid and structurally sound — the perfect base for continued use as-is, a sympathetic refresh, or a full Max Power-era restoration project.

Overview

This Renault 5 GT Turbo has been designed and enjoyed as a track car with road legality, and has also seen use as a promotional vehicle — a role it performs brilliantly thanks to its vibrant styling and nostalgic impact. It’s a heavily modified, purpose-built machine that should be appreciated as such: raw, loud, and incredibly engaging.

Whether you’re looking for a ready-to-enjoy track toy, a promotional showpiece, or a slice of 1980s/’90s performance car culture to cherish, this example delivers.

Because where else can you find a road-going, heavily modified Renault 5 GT Turbo, with a strong history, expensive performance upgrades, and this level of visual drama and character?

A true icon of the turbo era — and one that’s every bit as thrilling today as it was over three decades ago.

*** IMPORTANT NOTE *** In typical fashion for a Renault of this era, the instrument cluster is faulty. This year's MOT has shown a mileage discrepancy. Please note, no changes were made to the cluster and the cluster has not been replaced. Both the vendor and t he MOT tester are equally as confused and we will endeavour to secure a plan for a fix upon sale.


THIS CAR IS LOCATED IN BEDFORDSHIRE


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