Engineering:Renault Clio Rally3

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Short description: Renault Rally3 rally car
Renault Clio Rally3
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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 is set to make its debut in 2023.

Development

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 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 is set to be launched in the second half of 2023, 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]

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