Discover the history and vehicles of Renault in the Forza Motorsport series. From the classic R5 Turbo to modern R.S. models, find out which cars made the cut.
Alright, let's talk about Renault in the Forza universe. This French manufacturer has a pretty long history, dating all the way back to 1897 when Louis Renault built his first car with a groundbreaking direct-drive gearbox. He even proved its performance by driving it up a steep Paris street – talk about a bold move to get sales going!Renault's been a force in racing for ages, winning city-to-city races and class wins with cars like the 4CV and the iconic R5 Turbo. They've also made their mark in rallying and Formula One, even introducing turbocharged F1 engines back in 1977. And who could forget the wild Renault Sport Clio V6, a mid-engine beast that really pushed the envelope.
You'll find Renault in pretty much every main Forza Motorsport title, though they skipped _Forza Horizon_ for a bit. Good news though, they're planned for _Forza Horizon 6_! Keep an eye out for their performance variants; they often pack a serious punch.
Here's a look at some of the Renaults you might encounter in the games:
Vehicles
| Image | Year | Name | Drive | Engine | Power | Torque | Weight | Front/Rear | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | [ | 287 ft⋅lb
(389 Nm) | 3153 lb
(1430 kg) | 61 % / 39 % | | [ | 177 ft⋅lb
(240 Nm) | 2685 lb
(1218 kg) | 65 % / 35 % | | [ | 251 ft⋅lb
(340 Nm) | 3058 lb
(1387 kg) | 65 % / 35 % | | [ | 159 ft⋅lb
(216 Nm) | 2654 lb
(1204 kg) | 63 % / 37 % | | [ | 118 ft⋅lb
(160 Nm) | 2313 lb
(1049 kg) | 63 % / 37 % | | [ | 228 ft⋅lb
(309 Nm) | 2712 lb
(1230 kg) | 66 % / 34 % | | [![HOR XB1 Renault Clio 07](
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