This Renault R5 Turbo 2 was number 159 out of 200 units produced 37 years ago. It has stood without use for two decades after putting 51,000 km (31,700 miles) on its drivetrain, and has now found a buyer who paid $156,000 USD for it.
Autoevolution believes this is the highest amount anyone has ever given for this vehicle model. According to the seller, the vehicle comes from a special homologation batch produced to warrant Groupe B admission of the R5 Maxi Turbo model. The hatchback was apparently imported into the United States as far back as 1985, but has not been used since 2000.
The mid-engined Turbo 2 features a 1.4-liter turbocharged engine that slots in directly behind the front seats and works in conjunction with a five-speed manual transmission sending the power to the back. The listing does not mention any specific output numbers. What we do know is that the suspension features Renault Sport upgrades, and that the car rides on multi-piece 15-inch wheels.
A full maintenance took place shortly before the sale that saw the R5 Turbo 2 get new cooling system components and repaired brakes with reinforced brake lines, among other things.