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Chassis no. VF1*122700*C0130668

- Special Roland Garros version, produced for the 50th anniversary of the R5

- Superb, unique colour combination, beautifully executed

- Homologated for road use in France

- No reserve

 

When EV ‘retrofit’ conversions were authorised in France, in 2020, Renault became interested and partnered with R-Fit, a pioneer in the field, to develop kits to convert an ICE model into an electric car. The kits were sold by the Méhari Club de Cassis and were subsequently homologated for use on the road. One of them was for the Renault 5: developing 30bhp and keeping the original gearbox, it offered a range of 80km.

 

In 2022, Renault seized a double opportunity – on the one hand, its new partnership with the Roland Garros tennis tournament, and on the other, the 50th anniversary of the Renault 5 – to convert a few R5 GTLs into electric cars for use as official shuttles to transport players and members of the organising staff. The interior design was entrusted to Renault Design, who selected fabrics and materials regardless of cost.

 

Finished in canary yellow, this three-door R5 R-Fit has special blue cloth upholstery with yellow piping which is also to be found on the door cards, while the base and back of the seats are trimmed in grey to match the white dashboard. Yellow carpets and a dark blue headlining with black flame motifs round off this spectacular interior. The body carries the official tournament logos, while under the bonnet sits the electric motor, with a badge on top marked ‘Renault 5, 50’. This rare and exclusive version of the Renault 5, the sixth-bestselling car in France with more than 5 million units sold, is sure to appeal to enthusiasts. It has the advantage of having been customized by the Renault Design staff regardless of cost and of being homologated for road use in France.