Renault Sport Spider
A radical, windscreen-optional racer for the road and the first car to wear the Renault Sport badge.
- Power
- 150 bhp
- 0–60 mph
- 6.6 s
- Top speed
- 134 mph
- Est. value
- $20k–$63k
About the Renault Sport Spider
Launched in 1996, the Sport Spider was the debut road car from the Renault Sport division, hand-assembled at the Alpine factory in Dieppe. Built around a lightweight aluminium chassis with plastic composite body panels, it prioritised raw driver involvement over all comforts, lacking power steering, ABS, and even a roof. The mid-mounted 2.0-litre F7R engine was shared with the legendary Clio Williams, providing punchy performance in a car weighing less than a tonne. While early 'saute-vent' models featured only a small wind deflector, a full glass windscreen version was introduced in 1997 to broaden its appeal.
Renault Sport Spider specs
The Renault Sport Spider produces 150 bhp (112 kW) and 185 Nm (136 lb-ft) of torque. It reaches 60 mph in 6.6 seconds and has a top speed of 134 mph (215 km/h).
| Make | Renault |
|---|---|
| Model | Sport Spider |
| Trim | 2.0 |
| Years | 1996–1999 |
| Type | Sports car |
| Body style | Roadster |
| Country | France |
| Production | About 1,685 built |
| Engine | 2.0-litre 16-valve inline-4 |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,998 cc (2.0 litres) |
| Induction | Naturally aspirated |
| Power | 150 bhp (112 kW) at 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 185 Nm (136 lb-ft) |
| Redline | 6,800 rpm |
| 0–60 mph | 6.6 s |
| Top speed | 134 mph (215 km/h) |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Weight | 930 kg (2,050 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 161 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
How much is a Renault Sport Spider worth?
A typical Renault Sport Spider is estimated to be worth $20,000 – $63,000 (about £15,000 – £47,000).
Values are directional estimates for a typical example, not appraisals. Condition, mileage, history and specification all change what a real car is worth. Pound figures use the exchange rate of 3 November 2026. How values are estimated
Renault Sport Spider rarity in CarSpot
The Renault Sport Spider is a Rare card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 54 out of 100. Performance cars, typically worth around £50,000 to £100,000. A Rare card is worth 40 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 Sport Spider fun facts
- The Sport Spider was originally developed as a project to save the Alpine brand, known internally as the A710, before being rebranded as a Renault Sport product.
- UK-market cars were exclusively supplied with the full glass windscreen, whereas the original design required drivers to wear a helmet due to the lack of a screen.
- The car features scissor-opening doors, a design flourish usually reserved for Italian supercars, despite its minimalist and functional interior.
