Renault Clio V6 RS

Renault Clio V6 Renault Sport
Renault Clio V6 Phase 2
Overview
ManufacturerRenault Sport
Also calledRenault Clio V6
Renault Lutécia Sport V6 (Japan)
Production2001–2005
Body and chassis
ClassSport compact
Body style2-door hatchback
LayoutRear mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive
RelatedRenault Clio
Powertrain
Engine2.9 L (2,946 cc) ESL V6 24v
Transmission6-speed manual
Dimensions
WheelbasePhase 2 – 2,530 mm (99.6 in) Phase 1 – 2,510 mm (98.8 in)
Length3,830 mm (150.8 in)
Width1,940 mm (76.4 in)
Height1,420 mm (55.9 in)
Curb weightPhase 1 – 1,355 kg (2,987 lb) Phase 2 – 1,400 kg (3,086 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorRenault 5 Turbo
SuccessorRenault Mégane RS

The Renault Clio V6 Renault Sport (alternatively Renault Clio V6 RS) is a rear mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout sport compact 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.[1] 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).

  1. ^ "Renault Clio V6 (01-05)". Parker's. Retrieved 7 January 2011.