The early 1980s Renault 5 Turbo was Renault's radical rallying solution: a turbocharged mid-rear engine, rear-wheel drive, and widened bodywork compared to the standard hatchback. It debuted in 1981 and achieved outright victories in the World Championship, standing out for its performance on asphalt and technical sections, though it demanded skilled driving. In 1984, Chatriot and Périn, at the wheel of a Renault 5 Turbo, achieved eighth place in the 28th Tour de Corse - Rallye de France in 1984. Tecnitoys drew inspiration from this car for its model reference 6204.