As the world moves increasingly towards electrification there is a group of diehard petrolheads who yearn for the past. That is where the restomod comes in. Old cars that are modernised using new tech, drivetrains and materials. The latest is the Legende Automobiles Turbo 3.
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Background
The Renault R5 Turbo (yellow car pictured above) was a homologation special that was created by the French manufacturer in the early 1980s. It was built with the express intent of going rallying. To make the 5 more adept for rally stages the engine was moved behind the front passengers and the car was converted to rear-wheel drive. The Legende Automobiles Turbo 3 is a modernised version of the original. To make it a formidable performance car and driving machine, every aspect has been refined, updated or redesigned.
Check out this modernised version of the Lancia 037.
New take
Starting on the outside the Legende Automobiles Turbo 3 boasts a carbon-fibre body. The original shape has been retained but enlarged in some areas to accommodate the likes of the custom alloys that measure 16×8-inch front and 17×11-inch rear. New LED headlamps give it a fresh face. The rear side glass has air curtains incorporated into the C pillars. A large rear wing sits atop and a custom two-piece diffuser houses dual square exhaust tips. Under the skin the new car has double wishbone suspension.
Check out some of the other restomods we’ve featured at this link.
Inside the Legende Automobiles Turbo 3 has modern creature comforts such as automatic climate control and thin seats featuring large bolsters fitted with racing harnesses for high G-load cornering. Ahead of the driver is a retro-looking two-spoke steering wheel. The instrument cluster is an electronic item. To keep occupants safe there is a roll cage in the rear of the cabin.
There isn’t much detail about the powertrain but reports suggest that there is a turbocharged inline four that produces roughly 300 kW of power. Drive, just like the original, is sent to the rear axle. A six-speed sequential transmission has been adopted, but there are no paddle shifters, drivers will shift manually via a floor-mounted lever.
Check out the original in action here:
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