Engineering:Renault Clio Rally3
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| Category | Rally3 |
|---|---|
| Constructor | Alpine Racing |
| Technical specifications[1] | |
| Chassis | Clio R.S. Line |
| Suspension (front) | Pseudo McPherson |
| Suspension (rear) | Pseudo McPherson |
| Length | 4,050 mm |
| Width | 1,988 mm |
| Height | 1,400 mm |
| Axle track | 1,520 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,585 mm |
| Engine | Renault HR13 1,330 cc Turbo Front engine |
| Transmission | Sadev ST4-82 5 plus reverse |
| Weight | 1,210 kg |
| Competition history | |
| Debut | 2023 |
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]
References
- ↑ "A successful maiden public outing for Clio Rally3". https://www.cliorally.com/a-successful-maiden-public-outing-for-clio-rally3.html.
- ↑ "Renault's Clio Rally3 almost ready to break cover". WRC Promoter GmbH. 16 February 2022. https://www.wrc.com/en/news/2022/wrc3/renault---s-clio-rally3-almost-ready-to-break-cover/.
- ↑ "Clio Rally3 set to test soon, ERC action awaits". Eurosport. 18 February 2022. https://www.eurosport.com/erc/clio-rally3-set-to-test-soon-erc-action-awaits_sto8804152/story.shtml.
- ↑ Lindsay, Alasdair (9 February 2021). "Renault reveals Rally3 launch timeline". https://dirtfish.com/rally/renault-reveals-rally3-launch-timeline/.
- ↑ Barry, Luke (2 November 2022). "FIA wants four manufacturer in Rally3". https://dirtfish.com/rally/wrc/fia-wants-four-manufacturers-in-rally3/.
- ↑ Lindroos, Pontus (20 October 2022). "Renault is testing the new Clio Rally3 in France". https://www.thecheckeredflag.co.uk/2022/10/renault-is-testing-the-new-clio-rally3-in-france/.
- ↑ Barry, Luke (25 April 2023). "Renault Clio Rally3 Passes FIA Homologation". https://dirtfish.com/rally/wrc/renault-clio-rally3-passes-fia-homologation/.
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