1980 Renault 5 TURBO
Originally owned by Francois Castaing, head of Renault Sport from 1975
- 1980, Formula 1 team manager, designed and developed turbo charged engines
that powered the 1978 LeMans winning car and revoultionized Gran Prix racing.
Presently vice president of engineering at Chrysler, involved with special
projects such as the Viper, Prowler, etc.
Specifications:
- engine balanced and blue printed
- competition clutch
- aluminum flywheel
- larger intercooler w/ HD hoses
- water cooled turbo, special support
- remote oil filter
- stainless steel braided hoses for brakes, clutch, oil lines and turbo
coolant
- cross drilled brake rotors, special pads
- nylon sway bar bushings
- exhaust system "jet hot" coated
- adjustable rear shocks
- larger water radiator
- 3 piece Gotti wheels w/ Yokohama tires
- original R5 TURBO wheels w/ Michelin TRX tires