Renault Clio RS 16 – 275 hp, 360 Nm concept debuts

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Renault has taken the wraps off the Clio RS 16 at the Monaco Grand Prix. The concept car – which celebrates Renault Sport’s 40th anniversary and return to Formula 1 – is quite a special thing, because it’s powered by the company’s most potent engine.

This is of course the 275 hp and 360 Nm 2.0 litre power unit as seen on the Megane RS 275 Trophy-R, which has been shoehorned into the Clio.

Finding the ideal way to house the engine, transmission and cooling system of the most powerful Megane was a significant challenge, but the design and development team dealt successfully with the constraints inherent in the Clio RS, the project accomplished in just five months.

Changes include a widening of the car’s body (by 60 mm) and the introduction of 19-inch wheels into the equation. The graft also saw the exhaust system being revised, with an Akrapovic twin exhaust system finding its way on. Elsewhere, alterations were carried out on the cooling system and suspension setup.

Other novelties include an LED RS VISION chequered-pattern lighting signature featuring exclusive multi-faceted reflector technology. The car is finished Renault Sport’s trademark Sirius yellow, which is combined with gloss black details to mirror the livery of the Renault Sport F1 Team’s RS 16 F1 single-seaters.

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Comments

  • No info on the gearbox? I’d be surprised if they put in a manual box.

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  • if n only if renault were cheaper in malaysia

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  • Semi-Value (Member) on May 27, 2016 at 10:20 pm

    a manual finally

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  • W204 C63 AMG on May 27, 2016 at 11:02 pm

    I always wonder why Nissan did not just rebadge the megane rs as a coupe and relaunch the Silvia.

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    • What heresy u spewing?! No FWD shud replace RWD! I rather Silvia name got to history book than be zombiefied as a FWD car!

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  • Megane4ever on May 28, 2016 at 11:52 pm

    The chequered flag lower DRLs is genius . Please put them in the next Megane RS 4 . Awaiting with bated breath in 2017

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  • Moshe Calderon on May 30, 2016 at 11:24 am

    Renault will better spend money on improving service mentality, than developing sport cars.
    I some places like Israel the name Renault means “stay away”.
    Spare parts are very expensive and in many cases you need a lowyer to get your warranty rights.

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