Six-figure Renault 5 Turbo 3E makes dynamic debut in Corsica with iconic livery
Published on Oct 13, 2025 at 5:18 PM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Oct 20, 2025 at 5:59 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Emma Matthews
The outstanding and outlandishly expensive Renault 5 Turbo 3E finally made its dynamic debut at a rally event in Corsica, and it looks the part.
Whatever else we can say, Renault definitely nailed the design of this EV.
Excluding supercars and hypercars, this is probably one of the most expensive electric cars you can buy today.
And there’s a romantic reason behind this livery.
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Why Renault chose this livery and this location
A few months after revealing static pictures taken in a ‘lab’, Renault finally unveiled the 5 Turbo 3E in the real world.
The French automaker chose the Tour de Corse Historique, a classic car rally in Corsica, France, for a very special reason.
This year marks the 40th anniversary of French racing driver Jean Ragnotti’s win at this event at the wheel of an Mxi 5 Turbo with the exact same livery as the Renault 5 Turbo 3E you see here.
The car sports a French flag livery with white wheels and extremely pronounced aerodynamic features, from the massive wheel arches to air scoops on the flanks.
The interior is equally track-friendly, with a vertical transmission stick, a barren dashboard with no screens other than the instrument cluster, and super-thin bucket seats.
It’s not cheap
We’ve already seen several expensive electric cars, but those are usually hypercars or luxury cars like the Rimac Nevera or the Porsche Taycan.
By contrast, this is basically just the equivalent of a hot hatch, an electric alternative to cars like the Volkswagen GTI or the Ford Focus RS.
It develops 555hp from two electric motors – one for each rear wheel – and about 400km (250 miles) of range, which is not great. But then again, that’s not the reason this car was made.
Production is limited to 1,980 units – a tribute to the year this model was first introduced – and it starts at around €160,000 in France, equivalent to around $185,000.
If you want to buy one, you need to pre-order it with a €50,000 ($58,000) deposit.
Deliveries are scheduled for 2027.
Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
