Get ready for a rendezvous with an automotive oddity like no other – the Renault 5 Gordini Turbo, also marketed as the Renault 5 Alpine Turbo in some corners of the world.

Iain's enthusiasm knows no bounds as he welcomes this charmingly peculiar French classic into the workshop. It's here for a touch of TLC, and you're invited along for the ride.

In this episode, Iain unravels the enigmatic turbo system of the Renault 5. Renault, with its Formula 1 expertise, was up for the challenge of creating a very light, high-performance - for the time - supermini.

Prepare to be enthralled as Iain delves into the car's distinctive and innovative features, from its wrap-around bumpers to its electric windows.

Now, brace yourselves for some proper petrolhead knowledge - NERDY CONTENT ALERT.

Iain is back at his trusty whiteboard and takes you on a turbocharged journey, explaining the intricacies of the Renault 5's induction system and Garrett turbocharger. He'll even throw in a few comparisons with other early turbo setups. But that's not all – you'll witness Iain fine-tuning the fuel-to-air mixture and the idle-speed with a humble screwdriver. And, of course, there's the exhilarating test drive.

Join us for an unforgettable rendezvous with this automotive oddity. We're about to demystify the Renault 5 in classic British style.

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Thanks to SMC Heritage Collection for providing the car. https://www.smcautomotive.co.uk

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction
00:29 Gordini Turbo aka Alpine Turbo
06:49 Nerdy content - Iain takes to the whiteboard again
16:20 Cute and quirky
17:50 Induction System
20:43 Tune-up time!
23:04 Roadtest
34:05 Outro

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