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Clio 16S & Clio Williams

The Clio 16S, launched in 1991, introduced the F7P 1.8 L 16-valve engine of 140 hp, able to rev to 7,200 rpm. Compact and light (960 kg), it combines short gearing, a sharp front axle and ventilated brakes for incisive handling. An heir to the Renault GTIs, it wins you over with its fiery engine and its effectiveness on winding roads.

In 1993, Renault Sport unveiled the Clio Williams, a rally-homologation version fitted with the F7R 2.0 L block, uprated to 150 hp. Its increased torque, wider track and specific chassis make it even more stable and capable. With its gold Speedline wheels and its Bleu Sport 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 N rallying, confirming its sporting DNA.

Today, the Clio 16S and Clio Williams embody thegolden age of French GTIs, blending style, mechanical character and a formidable chassis.
Two models that have become must-haves 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 info

• Clio 16s metrology sheet
• Clio Williams metrology sheet

Repair manuals

• • Clio 16s repair manual
  • 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 connecting rod bearings
• Loss of oil pressure
• Cylinder ovalisation
• Knocking / hydraulic tappet wear
• Combustion fault
• Piston cracking

These failures can have common or very different causes. In the Clio 16s world, many false diagnoses circulate on forums, particularly about spun connecting rod bearings. It is important 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 quickly exposing yourself to the same kind of breakage again.

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