FOR SALE: The Renault 5 Alpine was the original hot-hatch!! Launched in 1976, it pre-dated the VW Golf GTI by a number of years and is a very firm favourite here @loweclassics In the UK, the car was sold as the Renault 5 Gordini because Chrysler Europe already had the rights to the name ‘Alpine’ in the UK. It featured a 1,397 cc OHV engine, mated to a five-speed gearbox, and was based on the Renault ‘Sierra’ pushrod engine, but having a crossflow cylinder head with hemispherical combustion chambers. This developed 92 BHP. It was equipped with stiffened suspension, but still retaining the torsion bar all round. It also had some unique design features such as alloy wheels and fog lights. In 1982 Renault decided to upgrade the naturally aspirated Alpine, and added a single Garrett T3 turbocharger, increasing the power output to 110 bhp. Called the Renault 5 Alpine Turbo, road tests returned reports of a top speed of 111.8 mph, and a 0 to 60 time of 8.7 seconds. This genuine 1983 example spent its first 12 years in the south of France with its first owner until he moved to Spain in 1995. He then sold it to a Galician, who in 2012 recommissioned it by carrying out the following work: Original Alpine engine (inc turbo) and gearbox removed and rebuilt with genuine parts Running gear and brakes removed and rebuilt with genuine parts New front wings fitted Full respray in original colour Our client acquired the vehicle in 2016, and ran the car for a few years until he decided to carry out further work: Engine rebuild, inc liners, big end, piston rings, head set and bolts, timing chain, rebalance crankshaft, rods and pistons. Rebuilt turbo New carb New alternator New battery Full respray in original colour New decals applied Alloy wheels refurbished / diamond cut New tyres Seats rebuilt and re-upholstered This is a surprisingly fast little car, that is very rare these days, let alone in this condition. Please contact us for further information or to arrange a test drive. Make: Renault Model: 5 Alpine Turbo Model Year: 1983 Exterior paint: Blue Interior trim: Cream cloth Transmission: Manual Engine Capacity: 1397cc