The fifth generation Renault Clio is already in
development and, naturally, Renaultsport will take care of its range-topping RS
version. The B-segment hot
hatch will be powered by the same engine as its larger sibling, the new Megane
RS.
The turbocharged 1.8-liter four delivers 280 PS and 390 Nm of torque in the Megane, and 252 PS and 320 Nm of torque in the Alpine A110. It will also make
300 PS in the upcoming Megane RS Trophy, but its power should be
limited to around 225 PS in the Clio RS to keep it at a comfortable
distance from the Megane.
That’s already an interesting departure from the
turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine that powers the current car, and
could very well have a higher output in the Trophy version, which is now good
for 220 PS and 260 Nm of torque.
The all-new Renault Clio is expected to premiere at
the 2018 Paris Auto Show this fall. If this is indeed the case, then the
Renaultsport derivative could arrive in the second half of 2019. However, given
that the new Megane RS premiered some two years after the introduction of the
regular models, we wouldn’t be surprised if we see the Clio RS in 2020.
Cr : Carscoops
