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Vehicles›Make›Renault›Model›5

1981 Renault 5

France Gasoline 2WD HatchbackUpdated Aug 24, 2026

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Specifications

Vehicle Details Powertrain Dimensions Engine & Performance Dimensions & Weight Exterior Interior Other

Vehicle Details

Year: 1981
Make: Renault
Model

5

Body Style

Hatchback

Generation

1st Generation

Seats

4

Doors

3

Fuel

Gasoline

Drivetrain

2WD

Transmission

Manual, 4
5-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name: 1.1
Power (hp): 47 hp
Power (kW): 35 kW
Torque: 80 Nm (59 lb-ft)
Displacement: 1,108 cc

Dimensions

Length: 3,521 mm (138.6 in)
Width: 1,525 mm (60.0 in)
Height: 1,410 mm (55.5 in)
Wheelbase: 2,419 mm (95.2 in)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification

Rev. at Max Power: 5,250 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque: 2,500 rpm

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission: Manual, 4
5-speed

Brakes

Parking Brake

Manual: Lever

Parking Brake › Manual

Material: Plastic

Front Brakes: Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes: Drum Brakes

Suspensions

Spring, Front: Coil
Spring, Rear: Coil
Anti-roll Bar: Front

Suspension, Front

Independent: Yes

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Track, Front: 1,280 mm (50.4 in)
Track, Rear: 1,247 mm (49.1 in)
Turning Circle: 9.8 m

Weight

Max Roof Load: 75 kg (165 lb)

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis

Chassis: Hatchback

Equipment

Side Mirrors

Mirror Type: Conventional
Adjustments: Mechanical
House Colour: Non-painted

Windscreen Wipers

Interior

Equipment

Instrument Cluster

Speedometer: Analogue
Tachometer: Analogue
Fuel Gauge: Analogue
Odometer Limit: 100,000 km/miles

Climate Control

Number of Vents, Front: 3 pcs

Connectivity

Other

Car Classification

American Classification: Subcompact Car/Economy Car
British Classification: Supermini
Australian Classification: Light Car
European Segment: B-Segment
Car.info Classification: Small Family Car

Renault emblem

Renault435 vehicles

Rear Wiper: Optional

Windows

Window Lifts, Front: Manual
Heated Windows: Rear

Other Equipment

Normal Roof: Yes

Lights

Main Beam: Halogen
Low Beam: Halogen
Rear Lights: Halogen

Colour

Finish: Solid

Rims & Tires

Rim Material: Steel
Rim Type: Disc Wheel
Spare Wheel: Optional

Spare Wheel

Full-size: Optional

Spare Wheel › Full-size

Steel: Optional

Radio: Optional

Connectivity › Radio

AM: Optional
FM: Optional

Rear-view Mirror

Anti-glare: Manual

Interior Storage › Storage Compartments

Glove Compartment: Yes
Coin Holder: Yes

Lights

Read Light: Front

Other Equipment

12V Outlet: Front
Ashtray: Front
Cigarette Lighter: Yes

Steering Wheel

Number of Spokes: 3
Material: Plastic
Colour: Grey

Trunk

Rear Trunk: Yes

Rear Trunk

Volume: 270 litres
Volume, Back Seat Collapsed: 900 litres

Design

Interior Decor Material: Plastic
Transmission Knob Material: Plastic
Colour: Black
Grey

Seats

Colour & Material

Upholstery: Textile
Seat Colour: Grey
Stitching Colour: Grey

Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver

Seat Depth: Manual
Backrest Angle: Manual
Headrest, Height: Manual

Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger

5Model7 variants

€67,000

MSRP · EUR

Body

Seat Depth: Manual
Backrest Angle: Manual
Headrest, Height: Manual

Second Seat Row

Number of Seats: 2
Type of Seat: Adult

Hatchback

Variant

5 Hatchback Generations1 of 2

Year

Powertrain

Horsepower

47 hp

Drivetrain

2WD

Fuel

Transmission

Gasoline