1986 RENAULT R5 GT TURBO PHASE II

Stored in our climate-controlled showroom in Aiken, South Carolina, this hot hatch is owned, maintained, and driven by us here at Car Cave USA. For more pictures and information, please visit www.carcaveusa.com. A full walk around video can be seen on our YouTube channel at: https://youtu.be/JTzBRxuvX_s.

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Highlights

1980s French Hot Hatch

Engine Rebuilt

1.4L Turbocharged Inline-4

5-Speed Manual

History and Background

Car Cave first discovered this Renault 5 GT Turbo in October 2019 in Zoetermeer, Netherlands. At the time, it was in the care of a Renault specialist who had overseen a major restoration in 2013. We fell in love, purchased it, and drove it back to our shop in Zonhoven, Belgium.

Once it landed in the U.S., the Renault was sold to a buyer in New Jersey on May 15, 2020. In 2022, the next owner—Arman of Long Island—contacted us for history. We told him when the day came to sell, give us a call. That day arrived, and this GT Turbo masterpiece is back in the Cave after extensive in-house work and ready for its next caretaker.

Renault 5 GT Turbo Overview

Known in Europe as the Supercinq (“Super Five”), the Renault 5 GT Turbo was introduced in February 1985. It featured the legendary 1397cc Cleon-Fonte 8-valve engine, paired with an air-cooled Garrett T2 turbocharger. With only 1,874 lbs to move, its 113 hp gave an impressive 0–60 mph time of about 7.5 seconds—far outpacing the 46 hp base model, which took 15.5 seconds.

Externally, the GT Turbo was distinguished from the standard Renault 5 by its factory body kit, aggressive stance, and rally-inspired details.

Restoration and Condition

Beginning in 2013, this car underwent a full tear-down restoration: stripped to bare metal, resprayed, rewired, and reassembled. It still wears its striking Pearl White paint, showing only a few light imperfections from 12 years of use. The car sits on silver 14” Weller steel wheels wrapped in Continental Conti Sport Contact tires, giving it a proper hot hatch stance.

A custom roll cage was installed during restoration but not permanently fixed—no holes were drilled—so it functions as a “beauty bar” without compromising originality.

In our shop, the Renault recently received a complete engine rebuild and mechanical review totaling over $20,000. Work included:

Engine rebuild with 500-mile break-in

Turbocharger rebuild

Carburetor rebuild

New spark plugs, head gasket, and cylinder head

Timing chain replacement

Oil pan & oil pressure gauge service

Alignment

Full detailing

Documentation of the rebuild is included in the file.

Driving Experience

This car delivers the raw, analog fun that modern hot hatches can’t match. Lightweight, nimble, turbocharged, and analog—it’s everything an ’80s hot hatch should be.

Inside, you’ll find bolstered bucket seats, red carpet, and simple analog gauges. A Pioneer Bluetooth head unit with Kicker component speakers adds modern usability, while power windows and locks round out the features. The roll cage reduces rear seat usability, but the charm and fun factor more than compensate.

Features and Upgrades

Rebuilt 1397cc “Cleon” 8-Valve Inline-4 Engine

Rebuilt Garrett T2 Turbocharger

5-Speed Manual Gearbox

Factory Body Kit

Strut Tower Brace

Keyless Entry

Custom Grille with Driving Lights

Yellow Fog Lights

Adjustable Turbo Boost & Blow-Off Valve

14” Weller Steel Wheels

Continental ContiSportContact 185/50R14 Tires

SFS Performance & Samco Silicone Hoses

Custom Internal Roll Cage

Pioneer MVH-S310BT Digital Media Receiver

Kicker KS Component Speakers & 6x9 Speakers

Power Windows and Locks

This is a rare opportunity to own one of the most iconic French hot hatches of the 1980s. Lightweight, turbocharged, and built for fun—the Renault 5 GT Turbo is as analog as driving gets.

Call us today, visit Car Cave USA in Aiken, SC, or view more details, pictures, and video at www.carcaveusa.com.