Renault Clio V6 RS

Renault Clio V6 Renault Sport
Renault Clio V6 Phase 2
Overview
Manufacturer	Renault Sport
Also called	Renault Clio V6 Renault Lutécia Sport V6 (Japan)
Production	2001–2005
Assembly	France: Dieppe (Alpine, Phase 2) Sweden: Uddevalla (TWR, Phase 1)
Body and chassis
Class	Supermini car (B)
Body style	3-door hatchback
Layout	Rear mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive
Related	Clio Renault Sport
Powertrain
Engine	PSA 2.9 L (2,946 cc) L7X 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 5 Turbo 3E

The Renault Clio V6 RS (alternatively Renault Clio V6) is a rear mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout hot hatch 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).