1983 Renault Le Car Base
Photo: 1983 Renault Le Car Sport in black by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Renault5Red by Ryanandlenny, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Renault5-Le Car by Jonathan Kellenberg from Seattle, WA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1983 Renault Le Car Sport rear by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the Renault 5 (1976–1983); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
- Photo: 1983 Renault Le Car Sport in black by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Renault5Red by Ryanandlenny, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Renault5-Le Car by Jonathan Kellenberg from Seattle, WA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1983 Renault Le Car Sport rear by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1983 Renault Le Car Base is a 51-hp 1.3-liter with a 4-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $5,045 MSRP.
It makes 51 horsepower at 5,100 rpm and 70 lb-ft of torque at 3000 rpm.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Hatchback |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $5,045 ($16,462 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 4-cylinder, in-line |
| Displacement | 1.3 L |
| Horsepower | 51 hp @ 5,100 rpm |
| Torque | 70 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1983 Renault Le Car Base with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
No NHTSA data available for the 1983 Renault Le Car.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov). US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.