Model specs

1980-1985 RENAULT Fuego Turbo

Overview

After eight years of moderate coupé sales with the 15/17, Renault needed something fresh. The Fuego was distinctive. Novel too, it being the first car ever to be fitted with a PLIP, or remote central locking. In 1982, after two years at the top of the sales charts in Europe, Renault introduced a 132bhp Fuego Turbo, which could sprint from 0-60 mph in 9.5 seconds. Clad with Turbo decals, and BBS alloys, it was less than subtle, but UK sales proved surprisingly strong. Renault stopped importing the Fuego into Great Britain in 1986.

Price at launch: £8700

Price (excellent): £2000

Price (good): £1250

Price (average): £700

Price (project): £400

Performance

0-60mph:8.9secs

Top speed:120mph

Power:132bhp

Torque:147lb/ft

MPG:32mpg

Engine

Configuration:in-line four

Aspiration:turbocharged

Fuel:petrol

Fuel delivery:carburettor

Chassis

Suspension Front: Independent, MacPherson strut, coil spring, anti-roll bar

Suspension Rear: Radius arms, longitudinal trailing arms, coil spring, anti-roll bar

Drivetrain: front-engine FWD

Steering: rack and pinion

Bodyframe: metal monocoque

Transmission: Five-speed manual

Dimensions

Length: 4343mm

Wheelbase: 2443mm

Width: 1689mm

Height: 1346mm

Weight: 1050kgs