Renault 5 Supercinq
The definitive 1980s pocket rocket that brought turbocharging to the masses.
- Power
- 120 bhp
- 0–60 mph
- 7.5 s
- Top speed
- 127 mph
- Est. value
- $15k–$42k
About the Renault 5 Supercinq
The Renault 5 GT Turbo is the high-performance flagship of the second-generation 'Supercinq' range, designed to compete with the Peugeot 205 GTI. Unlike its mid-engined predecessor, the GT Turbo retained a front-engine, front-wheel-drive layout but utilised a Garrett T2 turbocharger to extract significant power from its pushrod Cléon-Fonte engine. The 1988 Phase 2 model introduced a water-cooled turbocharger and revised ignition mapping to improve reliability and increase output to 120 PS. Renowned for its explosive power delivery and lightweight agility, it remains a cult icon of the hot hatch era.
Renault 5 Supercinq specs
The Renault 5 Supercinq produces 120 bhp (89 kW) and 165 Nm (122 lb-ft) of torque. It reaches 60 mph in 7.5 seconds and has a top speed of 127 mph (204 km/h).
| Make | Renault |
|---|---|
| Model | 5 |
| Generation | Supercinq |
| Trim | 1.4 GT Turbo |
| Years | 1985–1996 |
| Type | Hatchback |
| Body style | Hatchback |
| Country | France |
| Engine | 1.4-litre turbocharged inline-four |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,397 cc (1.4 litres) |
| Induction | Turbocharged |
| Power | 120 bhp (89 kW) at 5,750 rpm |
| Torque | 165 Nm (122 lb-ft) |
| Redline | 6,000 rpm |
| 0–60 mph | 7.5 s |
| Top speed | 127 mph (204 km/h) |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive |
| Weight | 830 kg (1,830 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 145 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
How much is a Renault 5 Supercinq worth?
A typical Renault 5 Supercinq is estimated to be worth $15,000 – $42,000 (about £11,000 – £31,000).
Values are directional estimates for a typical example, not appraisals. Condition, mileage, history and specification all change what a real car is worth. Pound figures use the exchange rate of 3 November 2026. How values are estimated
Renault 5 Supercinq rarity in CarSpot
The Renault 5 Supercinq is a Common card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 9 out of 100. Everyday cars you can spot on almost any street. A Common card is worth 10 XP.
Each model's tier starts from a 0–100 score based on its value plus its power or production numbers. Once enough players have spotted a model, how often it is spotted can move it up or down one tier. How CarSpot rarity works
Rarity is a collectible game mechanic, not an assessment of real-world scarcity or value.
Renault 5 Supercinq fun facts
- The GT Turbo is the only car to have won a World Rally Championship (WRC) title in the Group N category for two consecutive years, in 1989 and 1990.
- Phase 2 models are easily distinguished by their body-coloured bumpers and a new front grille, replacing the Phase 1's grey plastic trim.
- Despite its performance, the engine was a remarkably old-fashioned pushrod design dating back to the 1960s Renault 8.
