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The Renault Super 5 GTL "Ettore Sottsass", created in 1985, was a special one-off version of the Renault Supercinq. When Renault launched the Supercinq, designed by Marcello Gandini, they invited several artists and designers to create unique interpretations of the car. One of the most striking was by Italian architect and designer Ettore Sottsass, best known for his bold, colorful work with the Memphis Group.
Sottsass transformed the Super 5 into a vibrant, harlequin-style piece of moving art, using bright, contrasting colors that made it stand out from any standard production model. The design reflected his signature postmodern aesthetic, with unexpected color combinations and playful patterns that rejected the minimalism of traditional car design.
While this version of the Supercinq was never intended for production, it remains an interesting example of Renault’s willingness to experiment with artistic expression in the 1980s. The Ettore Sottsass Super 5 GTL is a rare blend of automotive design and radical artistic vision, making it a unique piece of automotive history.
