LFans of the 1980s can rejoice. One of the most iconic models of this period is about to be reborn in the form of an ultra-exclusive electric sports car. Indeed, it's official, Renault is preparing to produce a small series of the R5 T3E which, as its name suggests, is intended to be the third generation of the legendary R5 Turbo presented in 1980.
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Motors placed in the rear wheels
Particularly spectacular, the style of the newcomer seems to be more inspired by the most extreme racing versions of the R5 Turbo, such as the Maxi 5, or the version entered in Superproduction, than by the original road model. And the first technical characteristics disclosed for this T3E are to match with a power of more than 500 hp allowing acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in less than 3.5 seconds. A figure all the more impressive as this T3E should remain simple propulsion, powered by two electric motors placed directly in the rear wheels.
Optimized agility
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A technical option which should allow a vectorial distribution of torque for the benefit of agility while freeing up space between the wheels to accommodate the battery. That said, those responsible for the project are not yet announcing figures for the capacity or autonomy of this T3E at this stage, nor are they revealing its price. We will have to wait a few more months to learn more about this T3E whose development has only just begun.
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