The Renault 5 Turbo belongs to that wonderful category of absurdly radical cars born because of competition. What began as a small French city car ended up as a widened rally machine, with a mid-mounted engine and an almost cartoonish look.
The little hatchback that decided to fight the Lancia Stratos
That is a big part of its charm: it still carries something recognisable from the regular Renault 5, but everything feels exaggerated. Wider, lower and far more aggressive than anyone would expect from such a small car.
1/24 scale to enjoy all the Turbos visual madness
Bburagos scale works very well with this type of model, as it lets you appreciate the exaggerated proportions without taking up too much space. The blue finish also gives it a very 80s, classic European rally feel.
An essential miniature for classic rally fans
This Renault 5 Turbo looks especially good next to Stratos, 205 T16 or historic Group B cars. It has the charm of a car built around a very simple idea: turn something everyday into an almost wild racing machine.