A R5 turbo would, and probably could, run circles around any Porsche that we know of on this forum. They are fast, as in really fast.

i have always wanted one of them.
what a great little car.

I like the R5, but of Renaults, I'd go for an Alpine:

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1219456719.jpg

I bet that R5 will sell for close to $30K before the bidding ends.

Yes, it could potentially damage a 911's pride. Can it outlast a 911's durability? Well...

It looks as though Alonso Bodden will drive one of these on the show "101 Cars you must drive".
I don't know when, though.

Sorry but that's waaaaay overstated. Plenty of P-cars here that are seriously quick

The 'street' version R5 turbo is a far cry from the rally car. 0-60 in the mid 6's, and 14.5 1/4 mile. Respectable but not 'fast.' Handling is the stong point -- in the twisties they shine, but so do Porsches.

That said, I would love to have one. I remember they had one in one of the old Bond films in the 80s. Nice little pocket-rocket, a la 'mini-cooper'