The 271bhp Renault Clio RS16 Is Here With A Megane RS Engine And Manual 'Box

Praise be - Renault has at last fitted the Clio RS with a manual gearbox, plus the 2.0-litre engine from its Megane big brother
The 271bhp Renault Clio RS16 Is Here With A Megane RS Engine And Manual 'Box

Here’s something that more than makes up for the disappointment of the Renaultsport Clio Trophy being dual-clutch auto only. Yep, Renault has at last fitted a manual transmission to a hot Clio, sourcing a six-speeder from the RS Megane. Oh, and the Megane’s engine too, meaning this dinky little hatch now has a mad 271bhp.

The 271bhp Renault Clio RS16 Is Here With A Megane RS Engine And Manual 'Box

The body has been widened by a considerable 60mm, while each of the car’s fat arches are filled by 19-inch allow wheels. There’s a much more aggressive aero kit than on the Clio 220 Trophy to enjoy ogling, and at the back there’s a fruity Akrapovič exhaust poking out.

We first caught a glimpse of this car a few days ago thanks to an image leak. If you’re wondering where the KZ 01 designation came from, that’s the car’s codename, but it’s now called ‘RS16’ after the current Renault F1 car. It’s wearing the same ‘Liquid Yellow’ finish, too.

The 271bhp Renault Clio RS16 Is Here With A Megane RS Engine And Manual 'Box

This is just a concept for now, but we wouldn’t be at all surprised to see a limited production run. We can expect it to be quite expensive, and we can also expect it to go after the front-wheel drive Nürburgring record currently held by the VW Golf Clubsport S.

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Comments

Aitor Amigo López

Best Clio yet

05/27/2016 - 16:27 |
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Anonymous

This or a RS focus……

05/27/2016 - 16:31 |
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Anonymous

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

I would take this rather than the RS, just to stand out from the crowd. As an owner of a 1.8 Clio RSi, i have to say Renault’s sport models are worth the money. The Talisman is also a very good looking car, both the sedan and wagon versions.

05/27/2016 - 16:46 |
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Anonymous

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

Personally I prefer the Clio.

05/27/2016 - 16:53 |
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Anonymous

The announcement of this made me feel a little disheartened as my Clio RS trophy is due to arrive in the next two weeks but then its a concept, it will take ages before its fir sale and evennlobger for it to arrive…. So i guess it could be my next car LOL.

05/27/2016 - 16:45 |
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Turbo Prius

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05/27/2016 - 16:49 |
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Anonymous

Matt Robinson You made a small typo, “Nurubrgring”, i think it should be spelled “nuerburgring” or “Nürburgring” :P

05/27/2016 - 16:49 |
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Matt Robinson
Matt Robinson

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

I’d call that a big typo! You’d think I’d spell it right since I’m actually there…

05/27/2016 - 17:00 |
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Turbo Prius

MANUAL!!!

05/27/2016 - 16:50 |
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Anonymous
05/27/2016 - 16:58 |
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On the Apex

The mega hatch battle is getting hot! (Yes, the pun was intended)

05/27/2016 - 17:25 |
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HfromB

I like it and all, but what’s wrong with getting a normal megane RS?
._.

05/27/2016 - 18:15 |
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Anonymous

In reply to by HfromB

What is wrong with this… I don’t get your question…

05/28/2016 - 20:38 |
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Anonymous

looks about a thousand times better than the civic type r!
10/10 would bang.

05/27/2016 - 18:41 |
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