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Renault Clio V6

General information

ModelRenault Clio V6
Year2003
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating66.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2946 ccm (179.76 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel city driving15.5 litres/100 km (15.18 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving11.9 litres/100 km (19.77 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving9.8 litres/100 km (24.00 miles per gallon)
Seats2
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 6-speed
Airbags6

Engine and transmission

Engine locationMiddle
Displacement2946 ccm (179.76 cubic inches)
Engine typeV6
Max power254.00 PS (187 kW or 251 HP) at 7150 Rev. per min.
Max torque300.00 Nm (30.6 kgf-m or 221.3 ft.lbs) at 4650 Rev. per min.
Compression11.4:1
Bore x stroke87.0 x 82.6 mm (3.4 x 3.3 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed232.0 km/h (144.2 mph)
0-50 miles4.1 seconds
0-60 miles6.0 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1666 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeHatchback
Max no. of doors2
Passenger space4810 litres (1,271 gallons)
Cargo space255 litres (67 gallons)
Optional cargo space2600 litres (687 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Turn circle14 m (566.9 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks, 330 mm
Rear brakesVentilated disks, 300 mm
Brake detailsABS ABS

Dimensions and weight

Weight1530 kg (3,373.1 pounds)
Max weight with load1692 kg (3,730.2 pounds)
Towing weight1302 kg (2,870.4 pounds)
Overall length3850 mm (151.6 inches)
Overall width1840 mm (72.4 inches)
Overall height1430 mm (56.3 inches)
Wheelbase2850 mm (112.2 inches)
Fuel capacity60.0 litres (15.85 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originFrance
CO2 emissions285.0 g/km
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