Renault Clio V6 Renault Sport | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Renault Sport |
Also called | Renault Clio V6 Renault Lutécia Sport V6 (Japan) |
Production | 2001–2005 |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Sport compact |
Body style | 2-door hatchback |
Layout | Rear mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive |
Related | Renault Clio |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 2.9 L (2,946 cc) ESL 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 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).