Clio Renault Sport
| Renault Clio RS | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Renault Sport |
| Also called | Renault Clio RS Renault Lutecia RS Renault Clio RS 172/182/197/200 |
| Production | 1998–2019 |
| Assembly | France: Flins (Flins Renault Factory) |
| 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-present) |
| 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 |
The Clio Renault Sport (or Clio RS for short) is a hot hatch produced by Renault Sport (or RenaultSport) since 1998, the high-performance division of French automaker, Renault. It is based on the Clio supermini.
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.