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RUSH Radar: Renault Clio V6 255

RUSH Radar: Renault Clio V6 255
Clockwise from top:
- Steering: feedback & responses
- Drivetrain: throttle response, power delivery
- Performance
- Value - running costs & residuals
- Chassis & Handling Balance- Ride & damping
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Performance and Statistics

Engine

Engine Type: Naturally aspirated V6
Displacement: 2,946 cc (3.0 litres)
Configuration: V6, 60 degrees
Bore x Stroke: 87.0 mm x 82.6 mm
Compression Ratio: 11.4:1
Maximum Power: 255 PS (252 bhp) at 7,150 rpm
Maximum Torque: 300 Nm (221 lb-ft) at 4,650 rpm
Fuel System: Multi-point fuel injection
Valve Gear: DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder

Transmission

6 speed manual
Gear Ratios:
1st: 3.15:1
2nd: 1.95:1
3rd: 1.41:1
4th: 1.13:1
5th: 0.95:1
6th: 0.82:1
Reverse: 3.32:1
Final Drive Ratio: 4.13:1

Weight

DIN Weight 1400 kg
Power-to-weight ratio: 180 bhp/ton
Torque-to-weight ratio: 158 lb-ft/ton
Weight distribution: Front: 37% - Rear: 63%

Performance

0-62 mph (0-100 km/h): 5.8 seconds
0-100 mph (0-160 km/h): 14.2 seconds
0-124 mph (0-200 km/h): 25.4 seconds
Standing Quarter Mile Time: 14.1 seconds
Quarter Mile Terminal Speed: 100 mph (161 km/h)
Top Speed: 153 mph (246 km/h)

In-gear Performance (est.)

30-50 mph (4th gear): 4.0 seconds
50-70 mph (5th gear): 4.5 seconds
30-70 mph (4th gear): 8.5 seconds

Chassis

Rear wheel drive, mid engine layout
Front Suspension: Independent MacPherson struts with coil springs, telescopic dampers, anti-roll bar
Rear Suspension: Independent double wishbones with coil springs, telescopic dampers, anti-roll bar

​Wheelbase: 2,518 mm
Track Width Front: 1,511 mm
Track Width Rear: 1,538 mm

​Overall Length: 3,843 mm
Overall Width: 1,770 mm
Overall Height: 1,307 mm

Brakes

Front Brakes: Ventilated discs, 330 mm diameter,
4-piston fixed callipers
Rear Brakes: Ventilated discs, 300 mm diameter,
2-piston fixed callipers

Tyres

Front Tyres: 205/40 ZR18
Rear Tyres: 245/40 ZR18
Tyres on test: Michelin Pilot Supersport