What is the fastest Renault Clio?
RS16
Not only is the RS16 the speediest Clio to hit the roads, but it is the fastest car Renault have ever produced. The engine, taken from the Megane 275 Trophy R, generates a massive 271bhp and 265lb. ft of torque.
Are Renault Clio engines reliable?
This generation of Clio had a reasonable reliability record, although it finished only mid-table in the small car class in the last reliability survey it featured in. Renault as a brand finished in a hugely disappointing 30th place out of 31 manufacturers.
What is the best Renault Clio engine?
The tiny 0.9-litre three-cylinder TCe 90 is generally a strong performer. In congested city driving it’s responsive enough to nip in and out of gaps in traffic, and if you plan to spend most of your time taking the Clio on short journeys, the TCe is perfect.
Which hatchback is the fastest?
Fastest hot hatchbacks – the top 10 by Nurburgring lap time
- Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport S – 7:47.2.
- Honda Civic Type R – 7:50.6.
- Renault Megane RS 275 Trophy-R – 7:54.4.
- SEAT Leon Cupra – 7:58.4.
- Ford Focus RS – 8:06.3.
- Renault Megane RS Trophy – 8:08.
- Renault Megane RS R26.
- Ford Focus RS – 8:26.
Is a Renault Clio a good car to buy?
The latest Renault Clio is the best yet, sitting right at the top of its class alongside the ever-popular Ford Fiesta. The Clio is a high-quality item despite its competitive pricing and feels a near-perfect combination of practicality, standard equipment and stylish showroom appeal.
What is the top of the range Renault Clio?
Topping the petrol range is Renault’s TCe 130 unit. It’s a turbocharged 1.3-litre four-cylinder engine, with 124bhp and 240Nm of torque – enough, says Renault for a 0–62mph time of nine seconds flat.
How many miles to the gallon does a Renault Clio do?
Fuel economy
| Petrol engines | 47.9 – 54.4 mpg |
|---|---|
| Diesel engines | 67.2 mpg |
| Hybrid petrol engines | 55.4 – 65.7 mpg |
When did the Renault Clio 16V come out?
The project manager from 1992-98 for the Clio II was Pierre Beuzit. In early 2000, a sportive 16V version equipped with a new 1.6 L 16-valve engine was introduced, and eventually, all the older petrol engines were upgraded to more powerful and more economical 16-valve versions.
What kind of power does a Renault Clio Sport have?
Rear disks were fitted on 1.6 16v models and DCi 100 models equipped with ESP. On this second facelift, the Clio Renault Sport’s power was improved to 179 PS (132 kW) (in the UK, the designation RS 182 was adopted, once more using in reflection of DIN-measured horsepower).
When did the Renault Clio Campus come out?
The Phase 4 Clio II, known as the Clio Campus, was introduced in 2006 and had a restyled rear end, the number plate moving from boot to bumper, and a better specification on all models. This car stopped being sold in the UK in late 2008, and a revised front end was then released in April 2009 (Phase 5).
When did the Renault Clio get a facelift?
The Clio achieved a four-star Euro NCAP rating in 2000, which was class-leading at the time. A major facelift occurred in June 2001 (Phase 2) which saw the exterior restyled (most visibly the headlights were made more angular), the interior quality improved and a 1.5 L common rail Diesel engine added.