Clio Renault Sport

Renault Clio RS
Overview
ManufacturerRenault Sport
Also calledRenault Clio RS
Renault Lutecia RS
Renault Clio RS 172/182/197/200
Production
  • Clio II RS (1998–2005)
  • Clio III RS (2005–2012)
  • Clio IV RS (2012–2015)
  • Clio IV RS facelift (2015–2018)
DesignerPatrick Le Quément (1998–2009)
Laurens van den Acker (2009–present)
Body and chassis
ClassHot hatch
Body style3-door hatchback (1998-2012)
5-door hatchback (2013-2018)
LayoutFF layout
RelatedRenault Clio
Powertrain
Engine2.0 L Renault F4R (1998-2012)
1.6 L Nissan MR Turbo (2013-present)
Transmission5-speed manual (1998–2005)
6-speed manual (2005–2012)
EDC dual clutch (2013–present)
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,485 mm (97.8 in) (Mk II), 2,585 mm (101.8 in) (Mk III), 2,589 mm (101.9 in) (Mk IV)
Length3,810 mm (150.0 in) (Mk II), 3,970 mm (156.3 in) (Mk III), 4,062 mm (159.9 in) (Mk IV)
Width1,639 mm (64.5 in) (Mk II), 1,768 mm (69.6 in) (Mk III), 1,732 mm (68.2 in) (Mk IV)
Height1,410 mm (55.5 in) (Mk II), 1,477 mm (58.1 in) (Mk III), 1,448 mm (57.0 in) (Mk IV)
Curb weight1,021 kg (2,251 lb)–1,204 kg (2,654 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorRenault 5 Turbo
Renault Clio 16S Williams

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.

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.