Renault cars with highest power to weight ratio

Top 40 Renault cars with most powerful engines relative to vehicle weight. Updated December 2024.

Most accurate predictor of acceleration is power to weight ratio. The more power engine can produce and the less mass it has to accelerate, the quicker the acceleration.

For low speed acceleration and acceleration from standstill, traction also plays important role. Aerodynamic drag takes over as dominating factor at high speed.

Everything in between is where power to weight ratio matters the most. Mid-range acceleration is also important for track performance.

# make & model Hp/tonne▼ Image
1. 1981 Renault RE30 893 Photo of 1981 Renault RE30
2. 1980 Renault RE20 846 Photo of 1980 Renault RE20
3. 2014 Renault R.S. 01 480 Photo of 2014 Renault R.S. 01
4. 2025 Renault 5 Turbo 3E 334 Photo of 2025 Renault 5 Turbo 3E
5. 1983 Renault 5 Turbo limited edition Tour de Corse 239 Photo of 1983 Renault 5 Turbo limited edition Tour de Corse
6. 1970 Renault Alpine A110 1600S 192 Photo of 1970 Renault Alpine A110 1600S
7. 2015 Renault Megane RS 275 Cup S 204 Photo of 2015 Renault Megane RS 275 Cup S
8. Renault Torino ZX Coupe 203 Photo of Renault Torino ZX Coupe
9. 1997 Renault Helem V6 198 Photo of 1997 Renault Helem V6
10. 2007 Renault Clio RS III Coupe 192 Photo of 2007 Renault Clio RS III Coupe
11. 2010 Renault Megane RS Clubsport 189 Photo of 2010 Renault Megane RS Clubsport
12. 2011 Renault Megane RS 265 Trophy 186 Photo of 2011 Renault Megane RS 265 Trophy
13. 2015 Renault Clio RS 220 Trophy 171 Photo of 2015 Renault Clio RS 220 Trophy
14. 2018 Renault Megane RS 187 Photo of 2018 Renault Megane RS
15. 2008 Renault Megane R26.R 183 Photo of 2008 Renault Megane R26.R
16. 2009 Renault Megane RS 175 Photo of 2009 Renault Megane RS
17. 1991 Renault Alpine A610 Turbo 176 Photo of 1991 Renault Alpine A610 Turbo
18. 2003 Renault Clio V6 174 Photo of 2003 Renault Clio V6
19. Renault Clio 172 Cup 173 Photo of Renault Clio 172 Cup
20. 2003 Renault Clio II RS Ragnotti 168 Photo of 2003 Renault Clio II RS Ragnotti
21. 2004 Renault Clio 182 Cup 168 Photo of 2004 Renault Clio 182 Cup
22. 2007 Renault Megane Sport F1-Team R26 165 Photo of 2007 Renault Megane Sport F1-Team R26
23. 2005 Renault Clio 182 Trophy 165 Photo of 2005 Renault Clio 182 Trophy
24. 2005 Renault Clio 182 160 Photo of 2005 Renault Clio 182
25. 2015 Renault Megane GT 220 Coupe 164 Photo of 2015 Renault Megane GT 220 Coupe
26. 2001 Renault Clio V6 165 Photo of 2001 Renault Clio V6
27. 1985 Renault Alpine GTA Turbo 166 Photo of 1985 Renault Alpine GTA Turbo
28. 1982 Renault 5 Turbo Phase II 161 Photo of 1982 Renault 5 Turbo Phase II
29. 2000 Renault Clio 172 161 Photo of 2000 Renault Clio 172
30. 2009 Renault Clio RS III Luxe 161 Photo of 2009 Renault Clio RS III Luxe
31. 1996 Renault Sport Spider 159 Photo of 1996 Renault Sport Spider
32. 2005 Renault Megane Sport Trophy 161 Photo of 2005 Renault Megane Sport Trophy
33. 1980 Renault 5 Turbo Phase I 161 Photo of 1980 Renault 5 Turbo Phase I
34. 2012 Renault Clio RS sportauto-Edition 160 Photo of 2012 Renault Clio RS sportauto-Edition
35. 2009 Renault Clio RS III Cup 160 Photo of 2009 Renault Clio RS III Cup
36. 2007 Renault Clio III RS WRS Edition 159 Photo of 2007 Renault Clio III RS WRS Edition
37. 2007 Renault Clio 197 Cup 159 Photo of 2007 Renault Clio 197 Cup
38. 2002 Renault Megane RS Sport 158 Photo of 2002 Renault Megane RS Sport
39. 2001 Renault Clio Sport 172 159 Photo of 2001 Renault Clio Sport 172
40. 2009 Renault Clio III Sport 157 Photo of 2009 Renault Clio III Sport

Sources

All data sourced from manufacturer's official figures.

List authored by Christian Zelcs. Last updated on 12/13/2024, last addition - Renault 5 Turbo 3E.