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The Irish Sun
23-04-2025
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
Iconic 1980s Renault 5 Turbo returning as EV ‘beast' in 2027 – as huge brand reveals how much it'll cost
AN ICONIC 1980s Renault 5 Turbo is returning as an EV "beast" in 2027. Now, a huge brand has revealed exactly how much it'll cost. Advertisement 6 The Renault 5 Turbo 3E will be released in 2027 Credit: Renault 6 The new EV can go from zero to 62mph in under 3.5 seconds Credit: Renault 6 A pair of screens are both lifted from the 5 E-Tech Credit: Renault The French car giant has confirmed the Renault 5 Turbo will return in 2027 as the Each car will be outrageously fast, hand built, predominantly carbon fire and priced at around £135,000. Its carbon fibre material gives the car a lightweight feel, with the Plus, by deleting the rear seats, the EV can shed a few extra pounds. Advertisement read more in Renault Images of the cabin show a reflection of the Driver and passenger will have different coloured bucket seats with six-point harnesses instead of conventional seatbelts, there's hand-woven tartan on the dashboard and smatterings of carbon fibre all round. A pair of screens - a 10.1-inch instrument cluster and 10.25-inch infotainment display - are both lifted from the 5 E-Tech, though the dials in the Turbo 3E will be 1980s retro inspired. Customers will also be able to choose from an endless option of paints or a selection of famous retro racing liveries from Renault's celebrated rallying past. Advertisement Most read in Motors Exclusive Latest In tribute to its 1980s Group B rally legend, just 1,980 will be produced in a tasteful nod to its predecessor. This road legal car will be one of the most extreme EVs you can buy with number plates and indicators, according to Renault. Much-loved car brand to release new budget EV across Europe with bargain price tag Renault has dubbed the car: "A beast of a car built for rallying, drift and track performance, adapted for the road." Fabrice Cambolive, CEO Renault brand, says it's so extreme that it will dawn a new era of "mini-supercars" - a segment few people expected to see during the transition to green electric vehicles over the next decade. Advertisement "This exuberant, over-excited model promises the best performance and sensations in just four meters of length, which is unprecedented in the market," Cambolive said. "With this car, Renault continues to make electric vehicles ever more desirable, further extending its ability to provide solutions for every need and every desire." The Turbo 3E has a unique platform sharing very little with the standard electric supermini. Every bodywork panel is new and so is the drivetrain, which includes a pair of in-wheel e-motors that send almost instant power to the rear wheels. Advertisement In terms of performance, it will undoubtedly be the fastest pocket-sized EV out there. 6 Customers will also be able to choose from an endless option of paints or a selection of famous retro racing liveries Credit: Renault 6 Every bodywork panel is new and so is the drivetrain, which includes a pair of in-wheel e-motors Credit: Renault 6 By deleting the rear seats, the EV can shed a few extra pounds Credit: Renault Advertisement Boasting a claimed 536bhp, the French brand reckons it will accelerate from zero to 62mph in less than 3.5 seconds - zero to 120mph in under 9 - and have an electronically limited top speed of 168mph that can only be unlocked on track. For overtaking, a button on the steering wheel provides a power boost. Power is drawn from a 70kWh battery pack and is fitted into the floor in a way that will deliver "breathtaking performance and spectacular drift capabilities". The latter is enhanced by a dedicated "drift-assist" function and rally-style vertical handbrake, allowing owners to hone their skidding skills. Advertisement Range quotes it will be able to cover over 400km - so in excess of 250 miles - on a single charge. It will also feature an adaptive regenerative braking system with four settings, so drivers can tailor how much energy from the 5 Turbo 3E's deceleration can be fed back into the battery's charge depending on how aggressive they want it to slow down. With an 800-volt architecture and DC fast charging at speeds up to 350kW, the battery can be replenished from 15 to 80 per cent in just a quarter of an hour. Anyone interested in bagging one of these beauties will need to be quick, as reservations begin in April. Advertisement
The Irish Sun
23-04-2025
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
Major motorway bridge used by thousands of drivers everyday to CLOSE in days – is your route affected?
A MAJOR motorway bridge used by thousands of drivers everyday will close in just days. The popular passage is undergoing urgent maintenance and road users have been warned to plan their journeys. Advertisement 2 The Prince of Wales Bridge will be shut in a few days Credit: Getty 2 National Highways announced from April 27 there will be a slew of lane closures Credit: Alamy The Prince of Wales Bridge, connecting England and Wales , is used by thousands every day moving traffic from the Bristol area into Newport and vice versa. The road will be re-surfaced in a few days, requiring both overnight and lane closures. On April 27, the road will be closed for four nights from 9pm to 6am westbound. Drivers have been told to divert their journey via the M48 Severn Bridge. Advertisement Read more There will also be full overnight closures on May 1, 6, and 7 from 9pm until 6am. For heavy goods vehicles there will be a 7.5t weight restriction from May 27 for 12 to 18 months, so HGV drivers have been warned to take alternative routes. This weight restriction doesn't include emergency vehicles, gritters, recovery vehicles, buses and coaches. National Highways has been repairing the bridge since last year and said it needs to complete the renovations by waterproofing and resurfacing 1km of the cable stay bridge. Advertisement Most read in Motors Exclusive Latest Motorists have been warned that travelling may take longer than expected and to prepare for delays. There will be a temporary contraflow and reduced speed limit on the bridge during maintenance periods . Tower Bridge CLOSED as person climbs up iconic landmark & sits on suspension railings This is weather-dependent and National Highways are hoping to have the work fully completed by July. Maintenance also included Inspecting the concrete bridge deck , replacing bridge joints , replacing drainage covers , and maintaining the facilities in the towers. Advertisement The road management organisation said last year: "We started a scheme of works to re-waterproof and resurface 1km of the M4 Prince of Wales Bridge earlier this year. "This was the first major resurfacing and re-waterproofing since the M4 bridge opened in 1996 and essential for the long-term operation of the bridge. "We've also taken the opportunity to carry out other maintenance work." This comes after the Prince of Wales Bridge was closed yesterday evening after a serious road traffic accident just before 6.20pm. Advertisement Disruption affected traffic in both directions from junction 22 on the M49 to junction 23 on the M48. The road was closed in both directions with commuters heading home severely affected. Images from live cameras showed traffic brought to a complete standstill for frustrated motorists. Multiple emergency services are at the scene, including police from both sides of the border and ambulances. Advertisement Diversions via the M48 Severn Bridge. Westbound (towards Wales): If the Prince of Wales Bridge (M4) is shut, exit the M4 at Junction 21 and join the M48. Follow the signs for the M48 Severn Bridge, which will take you across to Wales. Rejoin the M4 at Junction 23 after crossing the bridge. Eastbound (towards England): If travelling eastbound and the Prince of Wales Bridge is closed, exit the M4 at Junction 23 and follow the signs for the M48. Cross the M48 Severn Bridge, then rejoin the M4 at Junction 21.
