(1987) French Driver - Jean Ragnotti - Renault 5 MAXI turbo - French Superproduction Championship.

The car was upgraded for the 1987 season, gaining 380bhp at 7500rpm – Torque 43mkg at 5000rpm in power, and Erik Comas took over from Jean Ragnotti. With this configuration, the Renault 5 won six events out of 12 to bring home the French Superproduction Championship ahead of some very serious competition, from the likes of Audi, Porsche, Peugeot and BMW. Data sheet. Name: Renault 5 Maxi Turbo Model year: 1987 Engine: Renault four-cylinder in-line unit – Capacity 1397cc – Bore 76mm – Stroke 77mm – Garrett T4/T3 turbocharger Nominal power: 380bhp at 7500rpm – Torque 43mkg at 5000rpm Gearbox: Five forward gears and reverse – Two-disc clutch Brakes: Ventilated discs front an rear – Four-piston calliper – Forced cooling – Adjustable pedal – Two master cylinders, front and rear – Adjustable limiter with hand lever and hydraulic control Coachwork: Single shell in reinforced steel Dimensions: long by wide by high Weight: 1080kg Top speed: 190 to 274kph depending on gearbox ratio