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15 Cars From the 80s That Only Existed Because of Loopholes

13. Renault 5 Turbo

13. Renault 5 Turbo
A legendary Renault 5 Turbo in classic Group B rally livery powers through a sharp corner, embodying hot hatch performance. | Image from commons.wikimedia.org (Creative Commons Licensed)

The Renault 5 Turbo was conceived for Group 4 and later Group B rallying, capitalizing on homologation loopholes that allowed manufacturers to create radical, high-performance street cars. By relocating the engine to the middle and adding turbocharging, Renault transformed the humble hatchback into a rally and road-going powerhouse. Its bold engineering and limited production cemented its legend. Discover more at Renault Group and Hagerty.

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