Renault Clio RS Mk4
The first turbocharged, paddle-shift Clio RS, blending F1-inspired tech with five-door practicality.
- Power
- 200 bhp
- 0–60 mph
- 6.5 s
- Top speed
- 143 mph
About the Renault Clio RS Mk4
The fourth-generation Clio RS marked a radical departure for Renault Sport, replacing the high-revving naturally aspirated 2.0-litre engine and manual gearbox of its predecessors with a 1.6-litre turbo and a dual-clutch transmission. While it lost some of the raw, mechanical edge of the Mk3, it gained significant mid-range torque and everyday usability. The chassis features innovative hydraulic compression stops—a technology derived from rallying—to improve ride quality and body control over rough surfaces. Despite initial criticism from purists regarding the EDC gearbox, it remains a fast and capable hot hatch that brought modern technology like launch control to the supermini segment.
Renault Clio RS Mk4 specs
The Renault Clio RS Mk4 produces 200 bhp (149 kW) and 240 Nm (177 lb-ft) of torque. It reaches 60 mph in 6.5 seconds and has a top speed of 143 mph (230 km/h).
| Make | Renault |
|---|---|
| Model | Clio RS |
| Generation | Mk4 |
| Trim | 200 Turbo EDC |
| Years | 2013–2018 |
| Type | Hatchback |
| Body style | Hatchback |
| Country | France |
| Engine | 1.6-litre turbocharged inline-4 |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,618 cc (1.6 litres) |
| Induction | Turbocharged |
| Power | 200 bhp (149 kW) at 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 240 Nm (177 lb-ft) |
| Redline | 6,500 rpm |
| 0–60 mph | 6.5 s |
| Top speed | 143 mph (230 km/h) |
| Transmission | 6-speed dual-clutch |
| 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 Mk4 rarity in CarSpot
The Renault Clio RS Mk4 is a Common card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 0 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
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Renault Clio RS Mk4 fun facts
- The 1.6-litre turbo engine features Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) cam followers, a technology directly transferred from Renault's Formula 1 engine programme.
- It was the first Clio RS to be offered exclusively as a five-door hatchback, though the rear door handles are hidden in the C-pillars to maintain a coupe-like profile.
- The R.S. Drive button allows the driver to cycle through Normal, Sport, and Race modes, which adjust the engine mapping, gearshift speed, and steering weight.