"The 3E has in-wheel hub motors, 555-horsepower and advanced torque vectoring, allowing it to pull massive slides. Renault plans to deliver the first units in 2027 with a starting price of $185,000. With 555 horsepower going to the rear wheels, the new electric Renault 5 Turbo 3E is very lively. There may be more powerful and quicker EVs out there, but for putting a smile on your face, Renault's limited-run, rally-inspired EV might be better than all of them."
"It touts the car's 43/57 weight distribution, which is similar to a mid- or rear-engined car, as being the perfect balance for having fun. Thanks to its two in-wheel hub motors powering the rear wheels, the car can also very precisely control power delivery to each of them. This ability to do advanced and very precise torque vectoring on the driven axle makes it easy and natural to slide the car around and have fun in it."
"In theory, they would allow for what we see here: more direct control of electric torque going to each wheel for improved traction and handling. But like any new tech, it's unproven and depends on new designs and supply chains, which is probably part of why this Renault is limited-edition. Still, this car makes a strong case for this technology."
Two Renault 5 Turbo 3E prototypes were run in Corsica, performing slides, donuts and crowd-pleasing displays before the Historic Tour de Corse Rally. The electric car uses rear in-wheel hub motors delivering 555 horsepower and precise torque vectoring, enabling large, controllable slides and lively rear-wheel power delivery. The 43/57 weight distribution mimics a mid- or rear-engined layout for balanced handling. The vehicle will be offered as a limited-edition model with deliveries beginning in 2027 and a starting price of $185,000. In-wheel hub motors remain nascent, requiring new designs and supply chains, but the car demonstrates the technique's performance potential.
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