Renault is about to enter an era of development called the "New Wave" (Nouvelle Vague), with the 5 Prototype electric concept unveiled last year. The novelty is in the status of a show car and is a Cyberpunk-style sports hatchback, a kind of "modern reading" of the original Renault 5 Turbo, produced in the early eighties of the last century. Now, the more daring 5 Turbo 3E has debuted, which, as the company itself says, is "born for drifting."
However, with the classic 5 Turbo, the new drift car has only the name and a recognizable body in common. The show car has a carbon-fiber body and a steel space frame. It is driven by two electric motors - one on each of the axles, which in total develop 380 horsepower and 700 Nm of torque. They are powered by a battery with a capacity of 42 kilowatt-hours.
Dynamic characteristics are also known: from standstill to 100 kilometers per hour, the drift car accelerates in 3.5 seconds, and the maximum speed is limited to 200 kilometers per hour.
An advanced aerodynamic body kit, unusual colors with yellow and purple elements, and pixelated optics give the Renault 5 Turbo 3E a "cyberpunk" look. The cabin has a pair of bucket seats, a roll cage, a dozen action camera mounts, and ten small screens, each displaying certain information.
The public premiere of the novelty will take place as part of the Chantilly Arts & Elegance event, which will be held this weekend. Later, in October, the concept will be shown at the Paris Motor Show.
As for the serial revived Renault 5, it is also listed in the plans of the French automaker. The hatchback will be one of 14 new wave models to hit the market in 2024.
Source: motor.ru
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