Adam Towler grapples with the extrovert mid-engined rally homologation special while soaking up its incredible frozen-in-time condition, and photographer Charlie Magee captures the madness in camera.
It’s like riding a time machine back to the most thrilling period of motoring history in modern times.
The Renault 5 Turbo 2 features in the special Game Changers issue of Classic Cars magazine, on sale now.
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