Renault 5 GT Turbo Raider 1990
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An iconic GT Turbo Raider with just 52k miles from new.
MODEL HISTORY
Hot hatches are amongst the best things to come out of the 80's and one of the greatest was the Renault 5 Turbo. Launched in the UK in 1986 the model remained largely unchanged until 1991. With sporting heritage from Alpine and Gordini, the GT Turbo was always going to be a good drivers car but few were prepared for the little Renault's scorching performance.
Using turbo technology from the original 5 Turbo, Renault's new GT turbo had the same 1397cc Inline 4, carbureted by a single Solex blown through by a Garrett T2 turbocharger. The engine developed 118bhp at 5750rpm and there was a very usable 121lb ft of torque at 3000rpm. All this power and a body that only weighed only 830kg gave it a blistering 0-60mph time of 7.3 secs and the quarter mile in an impressive 15.8 secs.
Renault's engineers took care to make sure the car handled as well as it went. Negative offset front suspension was complimented by trailing arm/transverse torsion bar rear suspension. Power was delivered to the road through a 5 speed gearbox and braking was all round servo assisted discs. Sharp rack and pinion steering completed the cocktail that was universally praised and christened 'The Pocket Rocket'.
Equipment
Central locking, Alarm, Immobiliser, Kenwood CD with iPod connectivity, Electric windows, Interior central locking control, Front fog lights, Heated rear screen, Digital clock, Spare key.
EXTERIOR
Being the special edition Raider, this Renault 5 comes in the desirable Sport Blue metallic paintwork that gleams in our studio following a lengthy detailing session. The paintwork is in excellent condition and is free from any scuffs or major scratches, with all panels very straight aside from one unobtrusive car park dent on the NSR wheel arch.
All of the plastic trim on the car has retained its colour and is in great order, with the original body kit as fresh as the day it left the factory. Furthermore every lens is crystal clear and crack-free, with the ‘RAIDER' decal still present at the top of the rear window.
INTERIOR
The Renault has bucketed grey cloth seats in the front for extra support; both front and rear are in fantastic condition with no wear to the side bolsters. The foam padding is in good order, still plump and very supportive, with just a tiny nick to the fabric in the middle of the rear bench.
The black carpet is spotless throughout with the dashboard and centre console completely unmarked. The grey corduroy door cards present very well plus the steering wheel and gear knob both retain a good texture. All the switch gear still works and feels like new with precise and firm clicks when moving stalks or buttons.
The car has been fitted with a more recent Kenwood CD player that is coupled with an iPod cable, discreetly fitted from within the glove compartment. Two aftermarket tweeters have also been fitted atop the dashboard, but could easily be removed should the new owner wish to return the interior back to its original state.
ENGINE & TRANSMISSION
This GT Turbo has done less than 52k miles and as such the engine bay is in remarkably good order. All rubbers and plastics appear very tidy indeed, with the engine itself in fine fettle having just had the head gasket replaced by our team of technicians, following its full mechanical inspection.
The gearshift mechanism is incredibly tight and precise showing making this iconic hatch a very enjoyable car to drive.
WHEELS, TYRES & BRAKES
The car sits on its factory set of 13" colour-coded Raider alloy wheels which are all completely unmarked. There are zero signs of curb damage or age-related wear to the polished outer rims.
The wheels are shod in a matching set of Uniroyal tyres, each with plenty of tread. The brakes all work well pulling the car up smoothly in a straight line.
HISTORY FILE
This example has covered just 51,835 miles in its life and is complemented by a wealth of paperwork, ranging from original Renault service invoices to more recent bills and receipts for parts, as well as MOT certificates.
The original service book is stamped up to 46,784 miles and is complete with the plastic book pack that includes all the correct handbooks. Full documentation for the alarm and immobiliser is also present.
http://www.4starclassics.com/renault-5-gt-turbo-raider-for-sale/
1990 Renault 5 GT Turbo Raider is listed såld on ClassicDigest in Kingsley by 4 Star Classics for £12995.
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Karosstyp : Personbil Märke : Renault Modell : 5 Modellversion : GT Turbo Raider Motorvolym : 1.4 Årsmodell : 1990 Karosstyp : Pick up Läge : Hampshire Fordon Registrering : Normal
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om Renault
Renault, ett namn som är så franskt som en croissant och så djupt rotat i bilhistorien som en baguette på ett parisiskt café. Låt oss göra en avslappnad resa genom historien för denna anrika tillverkare, ska vi?Vår historia börjar i slutet av 1800-talet när bröderna Renault, Louis, Marcel och Fernand, beslutade att använda sina uppfinningsrika sinnen. År 1898 introducerade de sin allra första bil, Renault Voiturette. Det var en liten, bakmotoriserad apparat som såg ut som något Jules Verne skulle ha designat. Denna knappt stora pionjär lade grunden för Renaults bilarv.
Nu, om vi pratar om inflytelserika Renault-modeller får vi inte glömma Renault 4. Lanserad 1961 var den franska svaret på Volkswagen Beetle. Renault 4 var praktisk, mångsidig och utformad för att hantera det tuffa landsbygdslivet i Frankrike. Den trivdes lika bra i staden som på en bondgård, en sann inkarnation av fransk pragmatism.
Men låt oss inte glömma Renault 5, eller "Le Supercinq" som den kallades i Frankrike. Lanserad i mitten av 70-talet var denna lilla halvkombi en design sensation. Dess egenartade, vinkliga linjer och fräcka personlighet gjorde den omedelbart populär. Den var ekonomisk, rolig att köra och blev en ikon för det franska stadslivet.
Sedan kom Renault Espace 1984. Den var en av pionjärerna inom MPV (multi-purpose vehicle)-segmentet. Espace var utformad för familjer som ville ha praktiken hos en van utan att offra komforten hos en bil. Det markerade början på en ny era inom familjebilstransport.
Och låt oss inte glömma Renault Twingo, introducerad 1992. Det var en liten stadsvagn som bröt mönstret med sin innovativa design och bakmonterad motor. Twingo var beviset på att små bilar kunde vara snygga och praktiska, och den blev en hit bland stadsmänniskor i hela Europa.
Nu, om vi vill prata om en verklig spelväxlare är det Renault Clio. Först introducerad 1990 blev Clio en europeisk favorit. Den kombinerade stil, prestanda och överkomlighet på ett sätt som få bilar kunde matcha. Det är den typen av bil som trivs lika bra på Champs-Élysées som den gör när den navigerar genom de trånga gränderna i en fransk by.
Men självklart kan vi inte glömma Renault Megane. Den har varit en stark konkurrent inom kompaktklasssegmentet sedan den debuterade 1995. Med sin distinkta bakdel och ett utbud av motorer för alla smaker har Megane fortsatt att vara en stark konkurrent på en konkurrensutsatt marknad.
Så där har du det, en avslappnad tur genom Renaults historia, ett företag som alltid har lyckats injicera en touch av fransk elegans i bilvärlden. Renault har gett oss bilar som är lika mångsidiga som den franska landsbygden själv, från praktiska arbetsfordon till snygga stadsslickare. Det är ett varumärke som är lika mycket en del av Frankrikes kulturella arv som en flaska Bordeaux eller en omgång Boule. Vive la Renault