RENAULT Clio RS 2006-2009 Photos, engines & full specs

Already a tradition, the Renault small sports cars date back to the 70s. The peak was reached in the 80s, with almost every manufacturer releasing little bombs on wheels to complete their catalog.

While the previous Clio 2 RS was not very appreciated for its looks, Renault made sure to give back its personality with the Clio 3 RS.

The front optics were more stretched, overflowing towards the hood, while the rear-end looked bouncy with more facets. At the front, the Clio 3 featured wider front and rear fenders, gaping air vents in the front bumper and 17-inch 12-spoke aluminum rims, as well as side sills.

The side vents installed on the front fenders were not just for the look. They were used to vent-out the air trapped in the wheel-well and decrease the aerodynamic front lift forces.

The sporty vehicle’s dimensions were changed, gaining 18 cm in length, 13 cm in width and 6 cm in height. The wheelbase gained 10 cm and changed the car’s road behaviour.

Once seated in the bucket seats, the driving position might have seemed a little high, however, finding the adequate personal settings was easy. Everything fitted perfectly to hand, from steering wheel to controls.

Equipped with an additional feature, the Clio offered the possibility to adjust the steering-wheel both in height and in depth, however, the base version offered a height-adjustable only steering-wheel.

The standard model was well-equipped and the price started at around $24,500 and included electric windows, on-board computer, automatic air conditioning, cruise control and speed limiter.