Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Mini
Production years: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
The year 2013 came with a new Renault Clio RS, a totally changed vehicle with a new engine. While we were used to the 2.0-liter mounted on the previous models, in 2013, Renault chose to equip the car with a 1.6-liter 4-cylinders turbocharged engine, developed by Nissan-Renault.
What was a completely new thing, the RS was no longer available with a manual gearbox. That had both downsides and benefits. The Renault purists might have been a bit disappointed, however, the dual-clutch automatic transmission got the attention of a new group of buyers that were looking for both comfort and sportiness. To make things better, the car was equipped with steering wheel-mounted paddles, borrowed from the Nissan GTR.
The new engine developed the same power as the 2.0-liter mounted on the older versions, 200 hp, however the torque increased from 215 nM to 240 nM. The fuel efficiency was also improved, reaching a consumption of 6.3 L / 100 km. Of course, if drivers used the Race mode, the fuel efficiency was no longer a topic to discuss.
For the more passionate buyers who wanted to take their cars on the track, the car was equipped with a top-notch system that could log the track sessions and even store them to a USB stick. The lap times, the track position and other details could be checked on the Renault Sport website. That was as close as possible to an F1 experience!
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L Turbo 6AT (200 HP) | |
---|---|
Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1618 cm3 |
Power: | 147 KW @ 6000 RPM 200 HP @ 6000 RPM 197 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 177 lb-ft @ 1750 RPM 240 Nm @ 1750 RPM |
Fuel System: | direct sequential fuel-injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
---|---|
Top Speed: | 143 mph (230 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 6.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
---|---|
Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
---|---|
Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Solid Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
---|---|
Tire Size: | 205/45R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
---|---|
Length: | 161 in (4089 mm) |
Width: | 68.2 in (1732 mm) |
Height: | 56.4 in (1433 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.2/59.1 in (1,504/1,501 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 101.9 in (2588 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 10.6 cuFT (300 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.71 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
---|---|
Unladen Weight: | 2654 lbs (1204 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3772 lbs (1711 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
---|---|
City: | 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 46.1 mpg US (5.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 37.3 mpg US (6.3 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 144 g/km |