Hot hatch profile
Renault 5 Gordini (1979)
FRPetrolFWD
Power94 PS
0-62 mph10.0 sec
Top speed107 mph
Power-to-weight109.4 bhp/tonne
Specifications
Overview
| Country of origin | FR |
|---|---|
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Drivetrain | FWD |
| Production years | 1979-1981 |
| Chassis code | R122B |
| Gearbox | 5-speed manual |
Performance
| Power | 94 PS |
|---|---|
| Torque | 115 Nm |
| Kerb weight | 850 kg |
| Power-to-weight | 109.4 bhp/tonne |
| 0-62 mph | 10.0 sec |
| Top speed | 107 mph |
Powertrain
| Engine | 1.4-litre inline |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Induction type | Naturally aspirated |
Running Costs
| Insurance group | Classic |
|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 26 mpg |
| Price new | £4,149 in 1979 |
The Renault 5 Gordini, sold as the Alpine in some markets, gave Renault’s supermini serious pace before the turbo era arrived. It stands out for combining light weight, a five-speed gearbox, and a genuinely eager engine in a small everyday hatch.