THE Renault 5 Turbo is a classic among petrolheads.

Produced between 1980 and 1984, the three-door classic would travel from 0-60mph in under seven seconds, making it a speedy but affordable motor.

Good examples now sell for thousands in a motoring world full of nostalgia.

But now it is back, in the form of an all-electric version, Renault has announced.

Available for pre-order now – with an asking price of £135,000 – the Renault 5 Turbo 3E not only puts its predecessor to shame in the cost stakes – but also performance.

The French car giant says the 3E will be its most powerful car ever, with two in-wheel electric motors sending 540hp – and a startling 4,800Nm of torque – through the rear wheels only.

With an aluminium base, carbon-fibre body and 1450kg kerbweight, that translates to a claimed 0-62mph sprint time of under 3.5 seconds.

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It will charge the 70kWh battery from 15-80% in around 15 minutes using a high-speed charger, the firm said, with a total range of more than 249 miles.

However, boy racers keen to get behind the wheel will have to wait. The Turbo 3E won’t arrive in showrooms or be delivered until 2027, with total production limited to 1980 units – matching the year the original Renault 5 Turbo was released.

Now though, customers can place orders on a dedicated website and select the dealer of their choice, where they will sign a reservation form and can choose the number of their future 5 Turbo 3E.

For an early glimpse of how the car might look, a prototype is set to go on display at the Goodwood Festival of Speed on July 10.