Following the French motorsport governing body FFSA’s initiative to make motorsports more affordable with the introduction of its FR6 ruleset, and hot on the heels of Peugeot’s 208 Racing, Renault is expanding the Clio range of customer race cars with the Clio Rally6. To achieve this, it will offer a kit compatible with the fifth generation of the production Clio for €19,999,(US$20,940) including VAT.
Renault is the first manufacturer to respond to the FR6 regulations with a kit-based solution. Customers will first purchase an eligible production Renault Clio fitted with a 1.3-liter TCe engine developing 140bhp and a 6-speed manual transmission. After this initial step, the kit containing all the technical and safety elements necessary for the transformation can be fitted, with a considerable number of parts sourced from the Clio Rally5. The only extra is a requirement to fit a Rally4 or Rally5 specification roll cage from an approved installer at a cost of €2,640 ($2765) including VAT.
Clio Rally6 : Technical specifications
Chassis
Renault Clio V with homologated roll cage
Front axle : Pseudo Mc Pherson
Rear axle : H/axle
Suspension : Bos Suspension non-ajustable dampers
Dimensions and weight
Length/width/height : 4,053mm x 1,988mm x 1,400mm
Wheelbase : 2,585mm
Tracks front/rear. : 1,545mm/1,505mm
Dry weight: in accordance with FFSA technical regulations
Engine
Type : Renault H5H-490 – 1,333cm3 turbo four-cylinder
Maximum power 150hp
Maximum torque : 270Nm
Cooling: production derivative
Fuel supply: direct injection
Maximum RPMs: 6,500
Electronics: Life Racing with data acquisition
Petrol: E85/SP98 (according to country)
Production fuel tank
Transmission
Gearbox: TL4-387, 6 speeds + reverse gear
Production differential and clutch
Wheels
7×17 aluminium wheels (Tarmac)
Homologated production tires (205/45 ZR17 (88Y) XL)
Clio Rally6 recommends Michelin
