R5 GT Turbo Rally Cuidad de Santander 1987 SW

R5 GT Turbo Rally Principe de Asturias 1987 SW

Details:

1:32 Scale Slot Car produced by Fly Car Model, with lots of details as based on the R5 GT Turbo rally car that competed in the 1983 Rally Principe de Asturias, Spain in 1987

This model is fitted with a powerful motor rated at 18k rpm in a sidewinder configuration and is compatible with most analogue track systems.

Features:

• Highly detailed 1:32 Scale Model
• Powerful motor
• Sidewinder chassis design
• Fitted Magnet
• Copper Braids
• Rubber Tyres
• Clear Plastic Display Box
• Based on the prototype seen at Rally Principe de Asturias in 1987

Historical Background

The 1987 Rally Príncipe de Asturias was a major Spanish asphalt rally held in the Asturias region, featuring fast but highly technical mountain roads, unpredictable weather, and demanding elevation changes. As a key round of the Spanish national rally championship and part of the wider Iberian rally scene, it attracted strong entries from Group A and Group N competitors during a competitive late-1980s touring rally era.

Among the popular and competitive entries was the Renault Renault 5 GT Turbo, a lightweight turbocharged hot hatch widely used in Group N rally specification. Known for its compact dimensions, sharp handling, and strong turbocharged performance from its 1.4-litre engine, the R5 GT Turbo was particularly well suited to the narrow, twisting asphalt stages found in northern Spain.

In events such as the 1987 Rally Príncipe de Asturias, the Renault 5 GT Turbo was a favourite among privateer teams due to its affordability and competitive pace against larger, more powerful machinery. Its agility and responsive chassis allowed drivers to maintain high corner speeds on technical sections, making it a consistent performer in regional and national rally competition.

For slot car enthusiasts and collectors, the 1987 Rally Príncipe de Asturias Renault 5 GT Turbo is a perfect representation of late-1980s Group N rallying. Its iconic boxy hot hatch silhouette, period-correct Iberian rally liveries, and turbocharged character make it an excellent subject for detailed slot car models, ideal for recreating authentic Spanish tarmac rally stages on home circuits.