Renault Clio Rally3

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Renault Clio Rally3
CategoryRally3
ConstructorAlpine Racing
Technical specifications[1]
ChassisClio R.S. Line
Suspension (front)Pseudo McPherson
Suspension (rear)Pseudo McPherson
Length4,050 mm
Width1,988 mm
Height1,400 mm
Axle track1,520 mm
Wheelbase2,585 mm
EngineRenault HR13 1,330 cc Turbo Front engine
TransmissionSadev ST4-82 5 plus reverse
Weight1,210 kg
Competition history
Debut2023

The Renault Clio Rally3 is a rally car developed and built by Alpine Racing (previously known as Renault Sport) to FIA's Group Rally3 regulations. It is based upon the Renault Clio road car and debuted in 2023.

Development[edit]

The Renault Clio Rally3 was revealed in 2022.[2] The car completes the Renault Clio ladder in relation to the Groups Rally regulation with its Rally4 and Rally5 variants, and would be Renault's first all-wheel drive challenger.[3] The car is the straight rival to the Ford Fiesta Rally3 of M-Sport, which is only other available Rally3 car for competition.[4]

During the period when the car is under development, it was testing in France in 2022.[5] The car launched in the second half of 2023 and is eligible to compete in both European Rally Championship and World Rally Championship-3, as well as its junior category.[6]

The car passed Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile homologation on 25 April 2023.[7]

The car made its World Rally Championship debut at the 2023 Rally Finland, driven by Markus Manninen. It made its first appearance for World Rally Championship-3 points at the 2023 Acropolis Rally, driven by Efthimios Halkias.

References[edit]

  1. ^ "A successful maiden public outing for Clio Rally3".
  2. ^ "Renault's Clio Rally3 almost ready to break cover". wrc.com. WRC Promoter GmbH. 16 February 2022. Retrieved 20 November 2022.
  3. ^ "Clio Rally3 set to test soon, ERC action awaits". Eurosport. 18 February 2022. Retrieved 20 November 2022.
  4. ^ Lindsay, Alasdair (9 February 2021). "Renault reveals Rally3 launch timeline". dirtfish.com. Retrieved 20 November 2022.
  5. ^ Barry, Luke (2 November 2022). "FIA wants four manufacturer in Rally3". dirtfish.com. Retrieved 20 November 2022.
  6. ^ Lindroos, Pontus (20 October 2022). "Renault is testing the new Clio Rally3 in France". thecheckeredflag.co.uk. Retrieved 20 November 2022.
  7. ^ Barry, Luke (25 April 2023). "Renault Clio Rally3 Passes FIA Homologation". dirtfish.com. Retrieved 26 April 2023.

External links[edit]

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