1978? No, how about 2018.
Renault entered a quartet of Group 2 Renault 5 Alpines in that year’s Rallye Monte-Carlo Historique. No, these weren’t the mid-engine supercars but were instead based on the standard front-drive models.
From the Renault release:
In 1978, Renault Sport took the bold decision to defend its colours in rallying with the diminutive front-wheel drive Renault …