Original Turbos are extremely rare and prices for the best examples currently exceed £150,000.
“I don’t think price will be an obstacle,” Kambolev said. He added: “As long as it is fair, as long as the car offers power, efficiency, technology, innovation and a high-quality dimension, I believe we will find our audience – especially the audience that remembers the super sports car.” Renault sides of the past.”
The decision not to revive the dormant Renault Sport moniker used by previous Renault hatchbacks is because “we are very focused on the product, and talking about Renault Sport without any products is not necessary,” Kambolev said.
However, it has been suggested that there may be more performance models in Renault’s production line after that. “I’d rather talk about Turbo 3E, and then let’s see what we can do on top of that if Turbo 3E is successful,” he said. “Let’s build our ‘sport’ step by step.”
Renault product chief Bruno Vanel recently promised that the 5 Turbo 3E would offer “a wonderful driving feel, something completely unexpected” and “unparalleled agility” as a result of its innovative drivetrain.
The two motors inside the wheel allow for more precise control of each wheel and the wheels can effectively “do whatever you want,” Fannell said. The in-wheel technology – which, Autocar understands, was supplied by British specialist Protean Electric – eliminates the need for an electronic differential or the type of simulated ‘manual’ transmission used in the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N.