Renault Clio V6 RS
| Renault Clio V6 Renault Sport | |
|---|---|
Renault Clio V6 Phase 2 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Renault Sport |
| Also called | Renault Clio V6 Renault Lutécia Sport V6 (Japan) |
| Production | 2001–2005 |
| Assembly | France: Dieppe (Alpine, Phase 2) Sweden: Uddevalla (TWR, Phase 1) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Supermini car (B) |
| Body style | 3-door hatchback |
| Layout | Rear mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive |
| Related | Clio Renault Sport |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | PSA 2.9 L (2,946 cc) L7X V6 24v |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | Phase 2 – 2,530 mm (99.6 in) Phase 1 – 2,510 mm (98.8 in) |
| Length | 3,830 mm (150.8 in) |
| Width | 1,940 mm (76.4 in) |
| Height | 1,420 mm (55.9 in) |
| Curb weight | Phase 1 – 1,355 kg (2,987 lb) Phase 2 – 1,400 kg (3,086 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Renault 5 Turbo |
| Successor | Renault 5 Turbo 3E |
The Renault Clio V6 RS (alternatively Renault Clio V6) is a rear mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout hot hatch based on the Renault Clio launched in 2001. Designed by French automaker Renault the Phase 1 models were built by Tom Walkinshaw Racing (TWR) in Uddevalla, Sweden and Phase 2 were designed and hand built by Renault Sport in Dieppe, France. Both variants were developed by TWR. The mid-engined, wide-body concept of the Clio V6 was very reminiscent of the 1980s Renault 5 Turbo. Both road going models were low volume production making them very rare cars. Alongside the road car, a circuit only version was produced, known as the Clio V6 Trophy. This was a full competition car, with sequential Sadev gearbox, full roll cage, magnesium wheels and engine output upped to 285 PS (210 kW; 281 bhp).