This hard-core version of the little hatchback is one of … La Clio RS 16 est la Clio RS la plus puissante jamais produite par le constructeur. While that might not seem like a lot compared to the Clio R.S. Will it be fun? Unlike most test cars, the Clio R.S. The standard Clio … Look for race-ready bucket seats with six-point harnesses, a leather-wrapped steering wheel with "R.S. It’s officially a concept to celebrate 40 years of Renault Sport, but after spending time with the development team, we suspect it’s rather a lot more than that. Pricier than any other Fiesta at £22,895 (around $30,320), the ST200 is stil significantly more affordable than what the Clio R.S. The electronics, though, were the trickiest bit of all. Power comes from a 1.8-liter turbo-four that cranks out 189 horsepower. And it’s because of this that we can tell that the black-painted hatchback is no regular Clio RS. The five-door body shape is familiar, while the engine and driveshafts remain at the front. Clio RS 16 : naissance d’une bombe à Monaco. The Clio V6 weighed over 1,400kg.”. Rather like an organ transplant, an engine swap isn’t a simple out-and-in job. All of that is just preamble, of course. Baby Bertha is the Vauxhall worth travelling around the world for. It is combined with Gloss Black on the front … Getting a latest-generation Clio to speak to components from an outgoing-generation Megane was the biggest obstacle of the whole development. Top speed could also increase from 146 to 155 mph. “It’s a SuperClio – all the DNA of the current car, but going further with the attitude.” That, in the words of Renault Sport boss Patrice Ratti, is the Clio RS16. This website is made by BBC Studios Distribution. Continue reading to learn more about the Renault Clio R.S. 16 is significantly quicker than the Clio 220 Trophy. The element is identical to that of the concept car and it has yet to be offered on previous Clio models. 16" badging and a 12-o’clock stripe. In 1998, Renault launched the 169 PS (124 kW) Clio Renault Sport (also known as Clio RS for short, named Clio Renault Sport 172 in the UK and sold for less than €17,500 — 172 coming from the DIN method metric horsepower measurement), with a 2.0 L 16-valve engine and a top speed of 220 km/h (137 mph). The concept features unique styling features on the outside, while motivation comes from Megane R.S. If you’re going to call something SuperClio, it needs a badge of honour. The Fiesta ST200 is also quicker than its German rival, being able to hit 62 mph in 6.5 seconds. Birth of the Renault Clio RS16 prototype First whispers of the RS16 project emerged at Renault’s launch of its Formula 1 team at the vast Technocentre, west of Paris, in February. Named after the company’s 2016 season F1 car, the R.S. 220 Trophy interior pictured here. Meet the E-Type specialists taking restoration to new heights with their exquisite new Lightweight GT. It’s a point we put to Antoine Frey, a dynamics engineer at Renault Sport. It could also have flat, lightweight door panels as a weight-reducing measure. 220 Trophy. Please read Top Gear’s code of conduct (link below) before posting. Full screen The RS16 combined the light, nimble Clio bodyshell with weapons-grade running gear and the stonking, 271 horsepower (202 kilowatts), 2.0-liter turbo motor from the Megane RS 275 Trophy-R, … You don’t do that sort of thing if a car isn’t going to make the showroom…. Celle du savoir-faire d'une équipe commando choisie pour son expérience dans la construction de voitures de course et de prototypes. The exhaust pipes are also different, but based on the way they look, they’re likely experimental and the production units will also look like the concept’s. Clio RS16 features the famous Liquid Yellow paintwork that is synonymous with Renault Sport and which adorns the Renault Sport Formula One Team cars in 2016. Renault has yet to release performance figures, but it’s safe to assume that the R.S. You might have read all the key stats already, but to recap, the key change from the slightly lukewarm Clio RS of norm is a heart transplant from the mad Megane 275 Trophy R, giving the dinky Clio a 271bhp, 2.0-litre turbo engine linked to a manual gearbox. Celebrating Renault Sport's 40th anniversary, the Clio R.S. 275, which retails from £26,480 (about $35,070). Plus qu'une voiture, cette Clio RS 16 est une démonstration. 16 will fetch in excess of £25,000 (around $33,100). In the flesh, it’s purposefully muscular rather than outright attractive, looking pumped-up and ready to punch like a mk2 Focus RS. Logos © 1996. “If I had to compare Clio RS16 with Megane 275 Trophy R, I’d say that there is less inertia on the Clio. And it’s because of this that we can tell that the black-painted hatchback is no regular Clio RS. Under the hood, the production model will once again mimic the concept car, and get its juice from the 2.0-liter mill from the Megane R.S. Les ingénieurs de Renault Sport n'ont eu que cinq mois pour concevoir la Clio RS 16. Outside the building wears all the panache of the Slough HQ in the opening credits of The Office, but inside it’s a mecca for enthusiasts of hot hatches and engineering. The Megane’s limited-slip differential, a simple transfer across, appears as magical as ever. 16, but this comes at an advantage at the dealership, where the German hatchback starts from only £19,125 (about $25,325). Unlike most test cars, the Clio R.S. And when we ask about the ten-strong team behind the RS16, Ratti tells us “purchasing and manufacturing guys have been involved from the start to constantly assess the chance of production.” If a limited run of RS16s doesn’t come to fruition, I’ll eat my Arai. How to make the most beautiful Jaguar E-Types on the planet, City, slicker: Honda City Turbo vs Honda e. The R.S. The upcoming hot-hatch was just spotted testing in Europe and by the looks of things it is heavily based on the Clio R.S. SuperClio may sound like a naff one-make series for knackered old 172 Cups, but it’s actually a very good way to sum up the wide-arched welterweight fighter you see before you. Based on the fact that the 220 Trophy comes with carbon-look air vent surrounds, door handles, and gear lever base plate, the Clio R.S. You might have read all the key stats already, Don’t call me ‘baby’: meet the coolest Vauxhall ever. Find out more about the Volkswagen Polo GTi here. If the RS16 gets made, of course. That bit was easy, then. Updates include a sportier front grille and bumper, signature red stripes and badges, a roof spoiler, dual exhaust pipes, and two-tone wheels. 16 is Renault’s way to prove that it can push the hatchback’s limit farther than ever before. We’d hate to see it fall into obscurity. Come 2016, and Renault is working on an even more extreme version of the Clio R.S.. Under the hood, the 1.6-liter, EcoBoost, four-cylinder engine pumps out up to 212 horsepower and 236 pound-feet of torque in its overboost mode. “We want less roll than a Megane, and to be fast on circuit. The biggest hint that this is indeed the R.S. Along with the engine, the R.S. Perhaps some onlookers will be disappointed the RS16 hasn’t steadfastly followed their pint-size supercar makeup. Keeping the weight low hasn’t been easy – there’s a weeny lithium ion battery, while the rear seats and air con are both in the skip – but actually making the drivetrain work has been trickier. 16, the massive 236 pound-feet of torque make up for it. The profits we make from it go back to BBC programme-makers to help fund great new BBC programmes. “We chose a route that combined all kinds of difficulties: an uneven section with pot-holes to work on vertical lift, big corners to test road-holding, a hairpin to check traction, etc. The oomph is enough to push the GTi from 0 to 62 mph in around 6.7 seconds. Ciprian's career as a journalist began long before earning a Bachelor's degree, but it was only after graduating that his love for cars became a profession. Highlighted by a significantly redesigned body and interior, the new hatchback also received brand-new and updated engines. We go behind the scenes with Renault Sport’s fastest ever car. 16 concept also gained the Megane’s six-speed manual gearbox over the Clio’s EDC automatic transmission, a change that’s expected to occur on the production model too. The Clio R.S. These were also removed on the concept cars in order to make them as light as possible. Similarities continue inside the cabin, where the little hatchback comes with sportier front seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, as well as Volkswagen’s iconic "Interlagos" plain seat pattern. 275 Trophy-R instead of the 1.6-liter turbo-four in the R.S. 220 Trophy EDC. Other than that, we expect the production R.S. “We want a car that weighs 1,200kg. As such, it appears the mk4 Clio wasn’t built with such tolerances: bracing its newly torquey engine is a component from the Renault Kangoo van, of all places. 16 to be based on the Clio R.S. The suspension is more complex. With the Clio R.S. Finally, the French company will also add the Trophy’s optional Renault Monitor, which provides on-board telemetry, including a setting that gives the driver five levels of throttle pedal sensitivity and the option to record lap times, average lap speeds, and 0-to-62 mph sprints. The Megane’s four banger cranks out 271 horsepower 266 pound-feet of torque, a 54 horsepower and 74 pound-foot improvement compared to the 1.6-liter unit, which is a lot for a hatchback this size. The latter car is widely recognised at the hot Clio’s zenith, and when we question how the parts of a 197bhp car are viable here, we’re told the mk3 RS’s suspension uprights were overdesigned, with a more powerful offshoot always kept in mind. That’s great news for performance car enthusiasts, which will gain access to one of the most extreme small hatchbacks ever created. Yes, after three years of our begging, Renault has given us a stick-shifting Clio RS again. 275 Trophy-R. The high sticker is likely due to the fact that the R.S. As he does so, he catches the slide rather than attempt to hold it. 16 concept that Renault unveiled at the Formula One Monaco Grand Prix in May 2016. But the answer feels quick and well prepared. It could be the fastest front-drive car around the Nürburgring, should Renault decide to actually take it there. The RS16 tracks 60mm wider than a regular Clio RS, vital for increasing its mechanical grip. 16 with the special DRLs. The Clio RS is about to become as powerful as the Megane RS 275 Trophy. Another major change is that unlike its predecessors, it’s only available in five-door hatchback and wagon versions, with Renault having dropped the three-door hatch and four-door sedan variants. One track where 40kg of downforce at 125mph, the figure produced by the RS16’s racecar-sourced spoiler, is more than nerdy pub ammo. Vision," checkered-pattern daytime running lights, it features the revised lower apron and a pair of locking pins on the engine hood. And it feels supremely planted. 220 Trophy, the most powerful production Clio to date. 275 Trophy-R, a significant update over the Clio R.S. We also used the speed ring to study stability at 200kph (125mph) plus,” he says. Son 2.0 turbo affiche 275 ch. 16 will be built in very limited numbers. Renault made a big splash at the F1 Monaco Grand Prix earlier this year when it brought the Clio RS 16 concept . You’ll first notice the RS16’s styling. “There’s no plan to take it on the ‘Ring, we’ve not been asked to,” says Frey. 1/10. The bodywork has had to follow, but to keep weight and complication down (five months is not a long time), the new wings are merely composite fibre extensions of the standard ones. The RS16 tracks 60mm wider than a regular Clio RS, vital for increasing its mechanical grip. Underpinned by the ubiquitous Alliance B platform co-developed with Nissan, the fourth-gen hatch also spawned a new track-ready model, the R.S. 16 is set to become a production model, the hatchback’s presence on public roads alongside the upcoming Alpine sports car suggests that Renault wants to take things up a notch when it comes to its small hatchback. But… There’s the crash testing we’ve already alluded to. 220 Trophy. It never happened. The rear setup is lifted straight from the Clio R3T rally car, but the front arrangement is an amalgamation of the Megane 275’s and the 2009 Clio RS’s. 16 should need around six ticks to do the same.