Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Mini
Production years: 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984
In the early seventies, the French carmaker Renault offered a very attractive vehicle for the small-segment: The Five. It was the beginning of an unknown success.
It was in 1967 with Pierre Dreyfus asked his engineers to design a new small car that would be desired by a broad spectrum of the population, fit for all occasions and seasons.
The first supermini ever manufactured by the French carmaker, the Renault 5 was revealed in 1972 as a 3-door and 5-door hatchback.
The design was the work of Michel Boue, a 36-year-old stylist. Renault was impressed with Boue’s drawings and quickly authorized a development program. Unfortunately, the designer Michelle Boue didn’t get the chance to see its brainchild blossom as he died in late 1971, however, the final design was pretty much like his initial sketches.
Aesthetically, the super-chic styling of the Renault 5 featured straight lines, square headlights, and a steeply sloping rear hatch.
The Renault 5 featured wraparound plastic bumpers that were a big thing in 1971. Developed by Prost-Dame, they were high impact-resistant and the R5 was parking-proof in every crowded city.
Most of its underpinnings were carried over from the popular Renault 4, such as the longitudinal-mounted engine that drove the front wheels. The powerplants were taken from the Renault 4 and the Renault 8, a 782cc with 33.5 hp and a 956cc with 44 hp, respectively.
The Renault 5 was very close to winning the European Car of the Year in 1973, however, the title was awarded to the Audi 80.
ENGINE SPECS - 0.9L 4MT FWD (36 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 845 cm3 |
Power: | 26 KW @ 5500 RPM 36 HP @ 5500 RPM 35 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 41 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM 56 Nm @ 2500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 74.6 mph (120 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 25 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Drums |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 135SR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 138.6 in (3520 mm) |
Width: | 59.8 in (1519 mm) |
Height: | 55.5 in (1410 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 50.4/49.2 in (1,280/1,250 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 95.3 in (2421 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 9.5 cuFT (269 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.35 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 1609.4 lbs (730 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 2336.9 lbs (1060 kg) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.1L 4MT FWD (44 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1108 cm3 |
Power: | 32.4 KW @ 4400 RPM 44 HP @ 4400 RPM 43 BHP @ 4400 RPM |
Torque: | 62 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 84 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 83.9 mph (135 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 18.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 135SR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 138.6 in (3520 mm) |
Width: | 59.8 in (1519 mm) |
Height: | 55.5 in (1410 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 50.4/49.2 in (1,280/1,250 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 95.3 in (2421 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 9.5 cuFT (269 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.35 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 1730.6 lbs (785 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 2612.5 lbs (1185 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 37.3 mpg US (6.3 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 34.6 mpg US (6.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.3L 3AT FWD (55 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1289 cm3 |
Power: | 40.5 KW @ 5750 RPM 55 HP @ 5750 RPM 54 BHP @ 5750 RPM |
Torque: | 68 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM 92 Nm @ 2500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 87 mph (140 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 21.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 3-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 135SR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 138.6 in (3520 mm) |
Width: | 59.8 in (1519 mm) |
Height: | 55.5 in (1410 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 50.4/49.2 in (1,280/1,250 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 95.3 in (2421 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 9.5 cuFT (269 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.35 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 1785.7 lbs (810 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 2667.6 lbs (1210 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 25.3 mpg US (9.3 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 195.2 g/km |