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Clio 16S & Clio Williams

The Clio 16S, launched in 1991, introduced the 140 hp F7P 1.8L 16-valve engine, happy to rev to 7,200 rpm. Compact and light (960 kg), it combined a short-ratio gearbox, a sharp front axle and ventilated brakes for incisive handling. Heir to Renault's GTIs, it wins people over with its eager engine and its effectiveness on twisty roads.

In 1993, Renault Sport unveiled the Clio Williams, a rally homologation special powered by the F7R 2.0L block producing 150 hp. Its stronger torque, widened tracks and specific chassis made it even more stable and capable. With its gold Speedline wheels and Sport Blue 449 paint, it instantly became an icon.

Initially built in 3,800 units, the Williams was extended into series 2 and 3 to meet huge demand. It quickly made its mark in Group A and Group N rallying, confirming its sporting DNA.

Today, the Clio 16S and Clio Williams embody the golden age of French GTIs, combining style, mechanical character and a formidable chassis.
Two must-have models for Renault Sport enthusiasts and collectors.

Clio 16S & Williams engine block — F7P / F7R

• F cast-iron block base + 16-valve alloy cylinder head.
• Clio 16S: F7P, 1,764 cm³.
• F7P bore/stroke: 82 × 83.5 mm.
• Compression: 10:1.
• DOHC valvetrain, 4 valves/cyl.
• Exhaust valves sodium-cooled.
• Injection Bosch Motronic sequential multipoint.
• 140 hp at 6,500 rpm, 16.5 mkg at 4,250 rpm.
• Clio Williams: F7R, 1,998 cm³.
• F7R bore/stroke: 82.7 × 93 mm.
• Compression: 10:1, same cylinder head as the F7P.
• Nitrided forged crankshaft, specific intake.
• Sodium exhaust valves too.
• 150 hp at 6,100 rpm, 18.2 mkg at 4,500 rpm.
• 16S revs higher; Williams has more torque.

Find here all the documentation on the Clio 16S / Williams:

Technical information

• The Clio 16S metrology sheet
• The Clio Williams metrology sheet

Repair manuals

• • The Clio 16S repair manual
  • The Clio Williams repair manual

Spare parts catalogues

• Clio 16S Group N spare parts
• Clio 16S Group A spare parts
• Clio Williams Group A spare parts

⚠️ Engine failures — Clio 16S & Clio Williams, the Mespiecesauto expertise

The main causes of engine breakdowns and failures are:

• Spun big-end bearings
• Loss of oil pressure
• Cylinder ovalisation
• Hydraulic tappet noise / wear
• Combustion faults
• Cracked pistons

These failures can have common or very different causes. In the Clio 16S world, many false diagnoses circulate on forums, particularly regarding spun big-end bearings. It is essential to correctly understand the source of your engine failure in order to rebuild a reliable engine. Reassembling an F7P or F7R engine without having identified the cause of the failure means exposing yourself to the same type of breakage again, and quickly.

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