The Rally Renault That Won Hearts, but not Races

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automobilistic

automobilistic

10 ай бұрын

From humble beginnings in the early 1970s, diligently serving the people of France as a popular and sturdy family runabout, to frightening the hell out of spectators and drivers alike on the dangerous and unpredictable rally stages of Europe, the Renault 5 is one of the world’s most iconic cars. But did Le Car achieve enough to enjoy its place in the rarified atmosphere of automotive adoration? Let’s find out. This is the story of the Renault 5 Maxi Turbo.
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Edited by JD Minny (‪@jdminny‬ )
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@automobilistic
@automobilistic 10 ай бұрын
Correction: at 8:33 I say Walter Röhrl won the 1982 driver's championship for Audi. This is incorrect, he won driving an Opel Ascona 400. (extra annoying for me given I have talked about Röhrl winning for Opel in other videos...)
@feliperc4805
@feliperc4805 10 ай бұрын
Point still stands. Mouton almost wins, and only someone like Rohrl could pull that off in the rwd Opel.
@jackhughman282
@jackhughman282 10 ай бұрын
Thank you for acknowledging the mistake.
@nsx_montana
@nsx_montana 10 ай бұрын
You could really say, it won fair and "square"
@Ferrari255GTO
@Ferrari255GTO 9 ай бұрын
*daihatsu moove intensifies*
@palupa42playz43
@palupa42playz43 9 ай бұрын
lol
@ktvcars
@ktvcars 10 ай бұрын
The R5 Maxi is probably my favorite looking hatch ever made, great video!
@arekb5951
@arekb5951 10 ай бұрын
she THICCC
@samacw
@samacw 10 ай бұрын
World's fastest hippo.
@CLOYO
@CLOYO 10 ай бұрын
Hippos are REALLY FAST
@DollyBoy_1923
@DollyBoy_1923 9 ай бұрын
Funniest like
@evedoespersonalhell
@evedoespersonalhell 9 ай бұрын
It’s a cute fucking hippo
@metcat88
@metcat88 10 ай бұрын
In 2005, Renault F1 team made an event with some other cars doing a quick lap in Sultanahmet Istanbul because of the first F1 race in Turkey.. One of the cars were Renault 5 Maxi Turbo in blue Philips livery. The way she sound was so loud and wild. Today I still remember the feeling that sound gave me in that day. Such a nice rally machine. Thanks for the video.
@chappy2121
@chappy2121 2 ай бұрын
They used to do an event in the UK, called World Series, the tickets were free too. Rear engined Meganes, Clio Cup cars ect, then the historic cars. Seen both the Red Blue liveried one and the Yellow Black and white, a few times. They get hooned around to. Ace little cars
@-DC-
@-DC- 10 ай бұрын
From the base model to the Mid Engine Rally Monsters the original R5 was a Masterpiece ❤️
@RafitoOoO
@RafitoOoO 10 ай бұрын
Just the fact they threw an engine in the back of a tiny hatch already makes this car a legend in my eyes.
@keirebu.bakure
@keirebu.bakure 10 ай бұрын
If only Bumblebee transformed into a R5 and raced in rally 😭🔥🔥🔥
@skyrim8636
@skyrim8636 10 ай бұрын
I own one, a nightmare to own but brilliant when it goes right
@Lego_Huracan_SuperTrofeo
@Lego_Huracan_SuperTrofeo 10 ай бұрын
French cars in a Nutshell 😂
@deadkillereli3890
@deadkillereli3890 10 ай бұрын
I love how the evolution of these videos since the beginning has made this one of my favorite car channels keep up the amazing work and continue growing this channel
@arjuntambuskar2599
@arjuntambuskar2599 10 ай бұрын
It's so much more than just a car ♥️
@alaricbragg7843
@alaricbragg7843 10 ай бұрын
Fantastic video.Thanks so much. From memory a local privateer R5 won the 1986 Portuguese Rally too after most of the works teams pulled out after the deadly RS200 crash there. Ironically I remember that R5 was later destroyed in another accident. Good footage by the way.
@v88box21
@v88box21 9 ай бұрын
There's also an interesting fact: The car also won the Superproduction class in the 1987 French Supertouring Championship, driven by Érik Comas.
@thevillagedrunk9704
@thevillagedrunk9704 10 ай бұрын
The good old days where you could finish 13th in a wrc manufacturer championship 😢
@christheradar
@christheradar 10 ай бұрын
What a fantastic video and awesome work! When I watch your videos I always learn new stuff and gather ideas for my video projects! You're such an inspiration. Keep it up!
@PLACEonPLATE
@PLACEonPLATE 10 ай бұрын
What an awesome video to wake up to. I love your channel. Great style and narration.
@JackAdamCarter
@JackAdamCarter 10 ай бұрын
Always loved the Renault 5- Amazing video!❤️
@AkiWataru
@AkiWataru 6 ай бұрын
8:29 that sick sideway...😮😮😮😮
@lilhaxxor
@lilhaxxor 7 ай бұрын
Another great documentary. Thank you. ❤
@n0body550
@n0body550 7 ай бұрын
Always love when baby Bono tells me rally stories
@edh7492
@edh7492 10 ай бұрын
Another excellent production and subject matter, nice work man 👌
@joseandrade1625
@joseandrade1625 9 ай бұрын
I am a Renault 5 Maxi Turbo addict!!! Thankyou for your vídeo. From Portugal.
@alextavoularis8761
@alextavoularis8761 10 ай бұрын
You are doing some fantastic work and your channel is very interesting. Keep going!
@epicseadragon1692
@epicseadragon1692 10 ай бұрын
Nice! Thanks for covering some of the french legends in your videos! If you get a chance maybe you can talk to us of the citroen ZX rallye-raid one of those days? These were the hot things on the Dakar rallye raid when I was a kid!
@rare8567
@rare8567 10 ай бұрын
you're a great youtuber, tiff needell vibes, keep it up brutha.
@mohmoudfarah1897
@mohmoudfarah1897 10 ай бұрын
Informative; thank you!
@jamieoconnor1916
@jamieoconnor1916 10 ай бұрын
Great work sir thanks for another fantastic informative piece respect 🙏 I love this car and your content about automotive history, renault has a fantastic rich history in motorsport from rally to f1 😊 renault knows how to make savage hot hatches, keep up the great content respect 🙏 🫡
@philipclarke5206
@philipclarke5206 10 ай бұрын
stunning archive footage.
@iyadkamhiyeh527
@iyadkamhiyeh527 10 ай бұрын
Nice video!
@Ferrari255GTO
@Ferrari255GTO 9 ай бұрын
Renault has many remembered cult cars wich sadly often go unnoticed by many enthusiasts along with Alpine, like the Renault 8 Gordini. It's a shame that only one of the modern renaults actually represents the wild sporty side of the brand's past that also seems to have faded away from people's minds with the Clio V6, wich was a failure just like it's true predecesor the renault 5, because "the mother may be a clio but the father isn't and it shows". For some reason, French brands are destined to have done something cool back in the 60/70/80's and then just become another daily grocery getter printer or straight up dissapear. Although to be fair Alpine did resurrect for a bit to bring us the new A110, wich also seems to have flown a bit under the radar after the initial noise.
@rjung_ch
@rjung_ch 10 ай бұрын
Thanks! 👍💪✌
@mhh7544
@mhh7544 3 ай бұрын
My family had Renault 5, it was forest green with that umbrella gear stick.
@Vegathlete
@Vegathlete 10 ай бұрын
An AWD R5 Maxi Turbo would have dominated WRC, though it remains a iconic pocket hatch rocket dream. Great look back at its evolution!
@themotorsportstory
@themotorsportstory 10 ай бұрын
Great summary of all of the challenges the engineers faced during development! Oftentimes we see legendary cars like this and without knowing the backstory, assume the car was a smashing success out of the box. Driving in Group B would have been terrifying enough, but I can only imagine the extra layer of difficulty trying to manage something with such a short wheelbase on inadequate tires (tyres 😉) Keep up the good work!
@milfordh.mercado2787
@milfordh.mercado2787 10 ай бұрын
Well, this is a surprise to see you TMS i like to say that renault has a unique history for french car company as they were the first to use turbocharger in f1 (long before honda got involved b.t.w.) there infamous one of espace f1 mpv, multiple championship in touring cars (unless i got it wrong) and for this video rallying in group b with maxi 5 turbo car is there any i missed tms.
@themotorsportstory
@themotorsportstory 10 ай бұрын
@@milfordh.mercado2787 Sounds like a great summary to me👍Good to see you!
@milfordh.mercado2787
@milfordh.mercado2787 10 ай бұрын
@themotorsportstory you too my friend as always see you next time bye now.
@damarfadlan9251
@damarfadlan9251 10 ай бұрын
I still remembered the Renault 5 Maxi Turbo from WRC 5 RALLY EVOLVED.
@jonasschiefer626
@jonasschiefer626 10 ай бұрын
Love this. There is a Renault dealership I see everyday and it has a Turbo 2 roadcar for display and I look at it always. Very cool and beautiful
@TheDrAkira
@TheDrAkira 10 ай бұрын
Great narrative!!! great work, thanks man! You speak so clearly that i didnt need subtitles to understand you! Cheers from Argentina!
@julianguastadisegno
@julianguastadisegno 10 ай бұрын
Man gotta love french rally cars R5, 205, C4, Xsara, Saxo, Dakar/Pikes Peak 405
@sabrin6553
@sabrin6553 10 ай бұрын
Really good video, love love the Maxi 5 Turbo, I do suggest though that you look into new BG music, as it's starting to get noticeably repetitive
@gmain1977
@gmain1977 10 ай бұрын
Loved these I have a diecast 1:18 with the red and blue livery
@dobo2232
@dobo2232 10 ай бұрын
I love the r5 turbo so much, one day I will have one
@Superliegebeest0
@Superliegebeest0 17 күн бұрын
I dont think u mentioned the nickname coffin on wheels. The r5 turbo was and still is an icon. They could be tuned to be proper fast. But many died coz when u did screw up there was nothing to protect you. For us back than as Yong guys they where out of reach price wise just like a gti ect. But when one showed up at a street race u couldn't take it for granted.
@oscart4983
@oscart4983 4 ай бұрын
this car is so satisfying to tame in DR 2.0
@edwinsmith9617
@edwinsmith9617 10 ай бұрын
The Renault 5 is coming back as a new car along with an Alpine sports edition. 😅
@lbmotorsportphotography
@lbmotorsportphotography 10 ай бұрын
Always look forward to these videos, keep it up 🙌
@DavidCaudry
@DavidCaudry 10 ай бұрын
The Production class version was a mad car too !
@XLA-zg1nn
@XLA-zg1nn 10 ай бұрын
love the Le rally 😆
@fifapredictions7998
@fifapredictions7998 10 ай бұрын
You should have more subscribers dude.
@rajgaikwad9834
@rajgaikwad9834 10 ай бұрын
6:10 was a smooth one
@p0werfu11
@p0werfu11 10 ай бұрын
Hey, le George! Bonjour, le George! Let's stuff le George in le locker.
@revenger210
@revenger210 10 ай бұрын
So this is a random question, but what happened to the music that usually accompanies the entirety of the videos? It gave so much character and style to the presentation, ngl i did miss it in this one. video itself is very good still tho, just wondering
@uniqueflowsnake
@uniqueflowsnake 9 ай бұрын
gotta love allpeen
@jeffbrown3009
@jeffbrown3009 9 ай бұрын
Obviously this point has been made time and time again, but sweet niblets is it scary seeing old group B footage of the crowd right on the edge of the road, after a braking zone, on the outside of the corner. How serious injury and fatalities weren't MORE common I'll never know.
@TheDrAkira
@TheDrAkira 10 ай бұрын
Ragnotti is my favourite Rally driver of all times, besides he never achived a WRC title. Is so amazing to see him dancing with his cars!!!
@yes-ps2xq
@yes-ps2xq 10 ай бұрын
I would love to see a video on the 205 T16
@ruddgrandprix-speedrunraci8515
@ruddgrandprix-speedrunraci8515 10 ай бұрын
More than just a typical French rally car. It's a box with a Warp Drive.
@JohnCharb87
@JohnCharb87 10 ай бұрын
Group B=Bold and Brave. Massive power and high speeds careening around almost striking on lookers. 10:20-10:30 "R5 Turbo didn't perform well in 1983". You don't say. I pretty sure the snow bank agrees.
@ruddgrandprix-speedrunraci8515
@ruddgrandprix-speedrunraci8515 10 ай бұрын
The Murray with The Jumbo Jetpack.
@Seyeler
@Seyeler 10 ай бұрын
Surprised how few videos there are for the Porsche 908 on KZfaq. Would love to see that one from you!
@automobilistic
@automobilistic 10 ай бұрын
will have to look into it!
@tommytllefsen3863
@tommytllefsen3863 7 ай бұрын
Bring back extreme wheel arches
@katana1430
@katana1430 10 ай бұрын
Hope you can do the Lancia Delta S4 and Consulier GTP some day.
@dmor6696
@dmor6696 10 ай бұрын
from an era batman was a police officer aaah, the good ol' times
@rolux4853
@rolux4853 10 ай бұрын
I always wanted one, but know where I finally earn relatively good money they’ve became insanely expensive! 15 years ago you easily could find the lovely mid engined turbo version for 15k!
@hugovilag
@hugovilag 10 ай бұрын
It's said Ragnotti and his codriver (or other Renault crew) bet "how many parts were left" each stage's end, joking about its awful reliability. The car was mad fast on dry tarmac, but man, it was also said it left a trail of oil and broken leftover parts through the stage 🤣
@rallymana4873
@rallymana4873 10 ай бұрын
Fun fact, the R5 GTT also ran in group N
@theclansman6663
@theclansman6663 10 ай бұрын
The next episode could be about Opel Calibra in DTM/ITC. :)
@watanabeisamu1461
@watanabeisamu1461 9 ай бұрын
ルノーサンクMaix turboサイコウ🎉❤👍👏😍
@Anigaming-dz5gh
@Anigaming-dz5gh 10 ай бұрын
The Frenchies' boxy rally twingo mf
@ThanhVu-pf5hm
@ThanhVu-pf5hm 10 ай бұрын
Ye, le Renult Turbo5 rally car
@themortz
@themortz 10 ай бұрын
My uncle used to own one of these. not the rally version of course.
@martinhubinette2254
@martinhubinette2254 10 ай бұрын
Walter Röhl wasn't driving for audi in 1982. He was driving for Opel at the time. Michele Mouton (driving for audi) lost out on the championship due to a gearbox change going wrong (and her father dying right before the event). Tldr: Audi only won the constructors championship in 82.
@automobilistic
@automobilistic 10 ай бұрын
yes, there is already a pinned comment correcting this mistake
@merobo5066
@merobo5066 10 ай бұрын
@@automobilisticjust to let you know, it doesn't show as pinned, might want to look into that
@ajlord247
@ajlord247 10 ай бұрын
Does anyone know what the monster of an engine is at 11.16?
@brq4cars
@brq4cars 10 ай бұрын
French at it’s finest
@depressionman695
@depressionman695 10 ай бұрын
What music do you use?
@JParkes43
@JParkes43 10 ай бұрын
205 t16 next ?
@user-qp2vp9ur9r
@user-qp2vp9ur9r 10 ай бұрын
First like 😁
@Icemancraft
@Icemancraft 10 ай бұрын
Walter Röhrl won the Drivers Title in 1982 with Opel not Audi😅
@automobilistic
@automobilistic 10 ай бұрын
damn! I even say that in other videos that I've done. Total lapse of memory on my part, I'll pin a correction
@dk-dr4yl
@dk-dr4yl 10 ай бұрын
Imsa Le car brilliant deceptionin american race
@dk-dr4yl
@dk-dr4yl 10 ай бұрын
Imsa Le car 🤓🤓🤓 1981
@SmokingJoeCH
@SmokingJoeCH 10 ай бұрын
the R5 Alpine had 93, not 92 HP 😂
@hoebertrabeck1621
@hoebertrabeck1621 10 ай бұрын
if you havent been on a r5 with 6 prople on the way back from a club... did you even have a youth?
@eustahijelifetips
@eustahijelifetips 10 ай бұрын
Le car, more like le shit back in the states lmao
@TonySpike
@TonySpike 9 ай бұрын
Talbot ..not Talbow, they were Britsh not French lol
@stevenholland7786
@stevenholland7786 3 ай бұрын
Please pronounce the manufacturer names properly
@automobilistic
@automobilistic 3 ай бұрын
which am I pronouncing wrong?
@jasonwells7354
@jasonwells7354 10 ай бұрын
Can you do a video on the Espace F1? That was a bonkers car.
@automobilistic
@automobilistic 10 ай бұрын
haha maybe, I've got it on the list so I'll talk about it at some point
@jankarlsson5358
@jankarlsson5358 2 ай бұрын
Very good video. But the Renault 5 was apparently just as trashy as I wanted it to be at the time, just because it was so hideously ugly... A car I was ashamed to look at... It's so unbelievably ugly even today to me. But a big thank you because I was obviously right when I said it was as ugly as it was bad.
@szilardkanabe7097
@szilardkanabe7097 9 ай бұрын
Can we get the pegueot 206 ? 😇🫠
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