Renault Turbo 3E makes electric dynamic debut

Clad in a vibrant, unmistakable yellow livery, the all-electric "mini-supercar" made its UK public dynamic debut in the most spectacular fashion possible: running in tandem up the infamous Goodwood Hillclimb with the very machine that inspired it – a pristine, original 1980 Renault 5 Turbo. Paired together outside the steps of Goodwood House before tearing up the tarmac, the duo offered a breathtaking visual timeline, connecting Renault’s legendary, rally-bred past directly to its high-voltage future.

Beneath its aggressive, boxy silhouette, the Turbo 3E reimagines the raw spirit of its predecessor for the modern era. Utilising a lightweight carbon superstructure, it’s propelled by two rear-mounted in-wheel motors that generate a staggering 563PS (414kW) and an instantaneous 4,800Nm of torque. The result is a machine that rockets from 0-62mph in under 3.5 seconds, officially claiming the crown as the most powerful road-going vehicle Renault has ever engineered.

With production strictly limited to 1,980 models globally – a deliberate nod to the launch year of the original homologation icon – the atmosphere trackside was electric as the crowd watched the new monster flex its muscles. The Renault 5 Turbo, as well as the new all-electric Renault 5, were out on the Hill at other times throughout the day, too.

By honoring its motorsport roots while pushing the absolute limits of EV engineering, Renault didn't just showcase a new car; it set a delightful tone, proving looking forward doesn't mean forgetting where you came from.

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Photography by Joe Harding, Rob Cooper and Sam Milton.