Renaults Clio RS16 will be its fastest ever car
22/07/2016 11:30 ShareRenault's Clio RS16 will be its fastest ever carRenault’s Clio RS16 concept will be the manufacturers fastest car ever – if the financial details can be smoothed over, allowing the concept car to become a reality. The car is a turbo-engined version of the Renault Clio RS, which is due to open for pre-booking in September 2016, and to go on sale in the autumn.The RS16 has been highly praised by critics across the board. The difference between the RS16 and the regular Renault Sport Clio is primarily the engine: the Sport Clio’s 1.6-litre engine and paddleshift gears have been pulled out to make room for a 2.0 litre four-cylinder turbo engine mated to a six speed gearbox.Not only is the RS16 the speediest Clio to hit the roads, but it is the fastest car Renault have ever produced. The engine, taken from the Megane 275 Trophy R, generates a massive 271bhp and 265lb.ft of torque. Figures aren’t official yet, only speculative, as the RS16 doesn’t have a confirmed kerb w...