Renault Clio RS III Sport X85 2011

2011 Renault Clio RS 3 [X85]

Engine: Renault 2.0 16v 200 PS
Traction: FWD (front-wheel drive)
Gearbox: manual, 6-speed (H)
Suspensions: strut+arb (front), torsion beam axle+arb (rear)
Fuel capacity: 55 liters
Driver's aids: ABS, EDL

Renault has always had a sports model in their best-selling B segment class lineup. This tradition has continued since the first Cinq, and has continued in the hot hatch version of the Clio (sold in Japan as the Lutecia).

The sports model of the 4th generation Clio, the Clio R.S. 200 EDC, was announced at the 2012 Fall Paris Motor Show as the ultimate B segment model in Renault history. At the same time, the attention of many stoic enthusiasts was turned to back the 3rd generation Clio R.S. While the 4th generation model was a 1.6 L turbo with a dual-clutch 2-pedal transmission and paddle shifters, the 3rd generation was a 2.0 L non-turbo with a 3-pedal 6-speed manual. Fans who desired the classic hot hatch feel were attracted to the quick, direct response of a highly tuned normally aspirated engine, and the feel of a manual shifter.

The engine and aerodynamic parts of the Clio R.S. was developed by Renault Sport. The 1,998 cc straight-4 DOHC had matured over time, and in post-2010 models, the power is 29 BHP greater than the first models at 200 BHP. With the introduction of aerodynamic parts fed back from Renault F1, the top speed of the car is also higher than pre-2009 models by 9 km/h, at 225 km/h. Of course handling performance has been improved further, and the car is regarded highly as the best sports model in its class.


CHANGELOG

v1.3 updated 27.01.2019
- new tyres v10 (street, semislicks)
- new aero with rear diffuser
- tweaked suspensions
- reworked electronic devices (ABS, EDL)
- corrected weight distribution
- slightly faster gear change-up times
- slightly decreased max brake power
- added LODs .kn5 files
- reworked lights
- reworked skins with official colors
- new onboard cameras
- updated ambient shadows
- fixed analog tachimeter
- fixed hands and steering wheel out of synch

v1.2.1 updated 19.09.2018
- corrected steer rod ratio
- adjusted wheels graphics offset
- tweaked suspensions

v1.2 updated 18.09.2018
- added digital instruments
- adjusted fuel tank position
- tweaked suspensions
- updated sound volumes
- corrected lights
- adjusted driver shift animation timing
- corrected collider dimensions
- updated ambient shadows
- added electronic devices (TC, EDL)
- adjusted brakes power

v1.1 updated 12.09.2018
- new power/torque figures
- new v10 tyres
- new physics
- new suspensions
- tweaked drivetrain parameters

v1.0 released 04.09.2018
- tweaked 3D model shaders