to be called simply the Renault 5 Turbo, was given the green light. Production began at the Alpine factory in May 1980, and, by temporarily sidelining production of the Alpine A310, the 400 ...

With six wheels, it was said to boast improved road-holding over the standard Renault 5 and ... alleges the original 5 Turbo motor stayed intact in the rear, while a 5 Alpine motor was added ...

The Renault 5 E-Tech and Alpine A290 small electric vehicles will share the 2025 European Car of the Year title. For Renault, it’s the second year in the row it has been honored after the ...