Docwemple
Docwemple Dork
4/17/24 12:14 a.m.
etifosi
etifosi SuperDork
4/17/24 7:41 a.m.

Just LeCar, not R5

Docwemple
Docwemple Dork
4/17/24 7:44 a.m.

Same thing. LeCar was what they named the R5 for US consumption. 

APEowner
APEowner UltraDork
4/17/24 7:50 a.m.

That's about $600 more than they're worth. 

etifosi
etifosi SuperDork
4/17/24 7:55 a.m.

In reply to Docwemple :

TIL

03Panther
03Panther PowerDork
4/17/24 10:51 p.m.
APEowner said:

That's about $600 more than they're worth. 

Prolly true, but as a glutton for punishment, it would be a fun toy with the right motorcycle engine!

Docwemple
Docwemple Dork
4/17/24 11:17 p.m.

In reply to 03Panther :

Yeah. Mid mount it like a R5 turbo

03Panther
03Panther PowerDork
4/17/24 11:35 p.m.

In reply to Docwemple :

I remember them way back when, although never paid 'em much attention. 
Always thought the "Le Car was a cute/good marketing gimmick!

Looked up some specs - never heard of the "front mid" setup... but would be an interesting toy. 
Apparently, made them fairly competitive in some racing. 

03Panther
03Panther PowerDork
4/17/24 11:38 p.m.

In reply to APEowner :

looks like the right box flares can even help an ugly little car!

Docwemple
Docwemple Dork
4/18/24 12:38 a.m.

In reply to 03Panther :

The R5 Turbo is a product of the Groupe B era. Crazy car and extremely cool 

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