Highlights
- A rare Renault Supercinque GT Turbo Phase 1
- The engine has undergone professional modifications to increase performance
- Accompanied by numerous original spare parts
- A splendid example of this extremely fast hot hatch
The Attractions
Renault launched the first hot hatch, the 5 Alpine, even before Volkswagen introduced its Golf GTI. With the second generation, Renault took that already excellent car and improved it even further. It was called Supercinque and proved that it deserved its name: thanks to its featherweight of only 850 kg and Garrett T2 turbine it was extremely fun and extraordinarily fast. In many respects, it had a much more extreme character than the VW sports car.
Today, it is increasingly rare to find surviving examples, which makes this 1986 Phase 1 an irresistible temptation for enthusiasts. It comes in a classic red colour and has the aesthetics of a production car, but its mechanics have been expertly tuned for even more power.
It is in very good condition and perfectly usable. There are some minor purely cosmetic defects, but both the structure and the panels show no major problems. Moreover, this car comes with all the necessary components to restore it to its original condition, thus giving the buyer the choice of how to set up this little road rocket.
The seller told us:
"This GT Turbo is an excellent base for enthusiasts of the model who are looking for a car that is ready to drive but can easily be restored to its original condition, thanks to the components included. It currently represents a perfect balance between mechanical preparation and preservation of originality."
History and Documentation
- First registration in 1986
- Odometer shows just over 188,000 km
- Currently not registered with the Automotoclub Storico Italiano
- Various spare parts included, listed below, allowing the buyer to restore the car to its original condition
Equipment and parts included
- Complete headlight
- Original Phase 1 faceplate
- Original rims
- Double dashboard
- Numerous original engine parts and other mechanical components
Condition
- Classic red paintwork in good condition with some sober decals visible in the photos
- The paintwork looks good with some slight signs of ageing shown in the photos
- Defects include a few small scratches and chips
- Bodywork and exterior appear in very good shape with no reported accident damage
- Bumpers in good condition with some scratches and chipping
- Alloy wheels in good condition with a few light marks
- Complete set of original wheels included
- Original Phase 1 front grille is included among the spares
- Complete replacement headlights included as spare parts
- Double dashboard included among the supplied spares
- Red and black seats in good condition with some light wear to note
- Interior trim shows some slight defects, e.g. on the door panels, as shown in the photo gallery
- OMP steering wheel, auxiliary instruments, Sparco pedals and aluminium gear knob
- The underbody appears to be in good condition, as can be verified by the photographs
The Mechanics
- 1,397 cm³ engine with Garrett T2 turbine delivering 115 hp in standard version
- 5-speed manual gearbox
- The engine of this car was professionally modified to increase its power output
- The modifications made are summarised below
- Various spare parts included to allow it to be restored to stock condition if desired
- Fitted with better quality pipes and a strut bar
- No operating or driving problems have been reported to us
The following modifications have been reported to us:
- Header rebuilt to original specification
- 40 mm carburettor upgraded
- A Stage 2 turbocharger was fitted to improve performance
- Additional injector on carburettor to increase fuel pressure to 0.9 bar
- Exhaust system open but not excessively noisy
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