Clio Renault Sport
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The Clio Renault Sport (or Clio RS for short) is a hot hatch produced by Renault Sport since 1998, the high-performance division of French automaker, Renault. It is based on the Clio supermini.
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Quick Facts Renault Clio RS, Overview ...
Renault Clio RS | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Renault Sport |
Also called | Renault Clio RS Renault Lutecia RS Renault Clio RS 172/182/197/200 |
Production |
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Designer | Patrick Le Quément (1998–2009) Laurens van den Acker (2009–present) |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Hot hatch |
Body style | 3-door hatchback (1998-2012) 5-door hatchback (2013-2018) |
Layout | FF layout |
Related | Renault Clio |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 2.0 L Renault F4R (1998-2012) 1.6 L Nissan MR Turbo (2013-present) |
Transmission | 5-speed manual (1998–2005) 6-speed manual (2005–2012) EDC dual clutch (2013–present) |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,485 mm (97.8 in) (Mk II), 2,585 mm (101.8 in) (Mk III), 2,589 mm (101.9 in) (Mk IV) |
Length | 3,810 mm (150.0 in) (Mk II), 3,970 mm (156.3 in) (Mk III), 4,062 mm (159.9 in) (Mk IV) |
Width | 1,639 mm (64.5 in) (Mk II), 1,768 mm (69.6 in) (Mk III), 1,732 mm (68.2 in) (Mk IV) |
Height | 1,410 mm (55.5 in) (Mk II), 1,477 mm (58.1 in) (Mk III), 1,448 mm (57.0 in) (Mk IV) |
Curb weight | 1,021 kg (2,251 lb)–1,204 kg (2,654 lb) |
Chronology | |
Predecessor | Renault 5 Turbo Renault Clio 16S Williams |
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The engine and layout has remained relatively unchanged throughout most generations of the vehicle; a naturally aspirated 2.0-liter straight-four petrol engine with a FF layout and a three-door hatchback body style. However, the last generation was changed to a turbocharged 1.6-liter engine and a five-door hatchback body style.