Renault Clio RS Mk3
The high-water mark for naturally aspirated French hot hatches.
- Power
- 200 bhp
- 0–60 mph
- 6.7 s
- Top speed
- 140 mph
About the Renault Clio RS Mk3
The Mk3 Clio RS 200 is widely regarded as one of the finest-handling front-wheel-drive cars ever produced. The Cup variant is the purist's choice, featuring a 36kg weight reduction over the standard RS and a significantly stiffer chassis with uprated dampers and a quicker steering rack. Its high-revving F4R engine requires commitment to extract the best performance, but the reward is a level of agility and feedback that modern turbocharged successors struggle to match. As the last naturally aspirated Clio RS, it has become a modern classic for track enthusiasts and B-road drivers alike.
Renault Clio RS Mk3 specs
The Renault Clio RS Mk3 produces 200 bhp (149 kW) and 215 Nm (159 lb-ft) of torque. It reaches 60 mph in 6.7 seconds and has a top speed of 140 mph (225 km/h).
| Make | Renault |
|---|---|
| Model | Clio RS |
| Generation | Mk3 |
| Trim | 200 Cup |
| Years | 2006–2012 |
| Type | Sports car |
| Body style | Hatchback |
| Country | France |
| Production | About 70,000 built |
| Engine | 2.0-litre 16V inline-four |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,998 cc (2.0 litres) |
| Induction | Naturally aspirated |
| Power | 200 bhp (149 kW) at 7,100 rpm |
| Torque | 215 Nm (159 lb-ft) |
| Redline | 7,100 rpm |
| 0–60 mph | 6.7 s |
| Top speed | 140 mph (225 km/h) |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive |
| Weight | 1,204 kg (2,654 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 166 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
Renault Clio RS Mk3 rarity in CarSpot
The Renault Clio RS Mk3 is a Common card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 12 out of 100. Everyday cars you can spot on almost any street. A Common card is worth 10 XP.
Each model's tier starts from a 0–100 score based on its value plus its power or production numbers. Once enough players have spotted a model, how often it is spotted can move it up or down one tier. How CarSpot rarity works
Rarity is a collectible game mechanic, not an assessment of real-world scarcity or value.
Renault Clio RS Mk3 fun facts
- The Cup chassis is 7mm lower and features springs that are 27% stiffer at the front and 30% stiffer at the rear compared to the standard RS.
- It features a functional rear diffuser and front wing air extractors that were genuinely developed using Renault's Formula 1 expertise.
- The 200 Cup was stripped of luxuries like air conditioning and a reach-adjustable steering column as standard to achieve its class-leading power-to-weight ratio.
