Renault Clio R.S.16 to be Approved For Production Within Weeks?

RenaultSport is apparently edging towards a decision on whether or not to bring the Clio R.S. 16 into production.

The concept car, which made its public debut back in May, caused headlines thanks to its adoption of the Megane RS275 Trophy R's 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbocharged engine. Although the French marque hasn't signed the model off for production, executives told Car Advice during the Paris Auto Show that a decision is imminent.

According to RenaultSport boss Patrice Ratti, “I’d like to have it. Every week I hope there is a decision. But there are still a few things to check and some approvals [to wait for].” 

Last month, a prototype was spied testing alongside Alpine's upcoming sports car, suggesting that a thumbs up for (a probably limited) production run is looking more likely than not. If it does indeed see the light of day, it could be offered in both left and right-hand drive configurations, ensuring it appeals to RS-loving RHD markets, too, like the UK and Australia.