Renault Clio 1.2i 16v 59 hp — Stage 1 file (+8 hp)
hp
Stage 1 file for Renault Clio 1.2i 16v 59 hp
Target +0 hp. Custom development for your engine.
Chip tuning for Renault Clio 1.2i 16v 59 hp ECU
Renault Clio (2001 - II) 1.2i 16v 59 hp — mass-market petrol engine of the passenger segment of the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance group (Франция, 1899). Stage 1 chip tuning raises power from 59 to 67 hp (+8 hp, +14%) and torque from 93 to 106 Nm (+13 Nm). The 2001 generation — old-era petrol ECUs (ME7/ME9/MED9/Simos) with easily readable memory.
Renault shares platforms and engines with Nissan, Dacia and Mercedes (through technical partnerships). Renault's petrol range is shared with Nissan and Dacia within the Alliance. Renault Sport RS uses high-output turbo engines for its performance variants. TCe is Renault's signature designation for its petrol turbo engines.
The Renault community in France and Eastern Europe offers a large pool of ready-made Stage files. Within the Renault-Nissan Alliance, ECUs are partly standardised, so some files carry over between brands. Low-output Renault engines are city-segment units; Stage 1 is safe. On naturally aspirated Renault engines, the main effect is on throttle response.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the power of the Renault Clio 1.2i 16v 59 hp increase after Stage 1?
The Stage 1 gain for the Renault Clio 1.2i 16v 59 hp is 8 hp (+14%) over the stock 59 hp, for a total of 67 hp. Torque rises from 93 to 106 Nm (+13 Nm).
What is Stage 1 chip tuning for the Renault Clio?
Stage 1 chip tuning of the Renault Clio is a rework of the ECU maps: boost pressure, ignition advance, target lambda and the removal of factory torque limiters. The gain is +8 hp with no hardware changes.
What does chip tuning give on the low-output Renault Clio 1.2i 16v 59 hp?
Stage 1 on the base Renault Clio is safe — the factory calibration of low-output engines leaves headroom for software optimization. The gain is modest, but engine life is not affected.
How much does Stage 2 add on the Renault Clio?
Stage 2 on the Renault Clio 1.2i 16v 59 hp means software + hardware (exhaust, intake, intercooler). The gain depends on the specific hardware combination.
What happens to the Renault Clio warranty after chip tuning?
The factory warranty of the Renault Clio does not remain valid after Stage 1 — the manufacturer withdraws its obligations once the ECU software is changed. CHIPOK provides its own warranty on its work and support.
How long does remapping the Renault Clio take?
On the Renault Clio 1.2i 16v 59 hp: OBD flash 25-30 minutes, Bench (if required) about an hour. The file processing itself takes 5-30 minutes once the original bin is received.
Is the original file kept when chip tuning the Renault Clio?
Yes, the original ECU firmware of the Renault Clio 1.2i 16v 59 hp is kept and can be flashed back at any time. Returning to stock via OBD takes 25-30 minutes.
What is the price of a Stage 1 remap for the Renault Clio?
Stage 1 for the Renault Clio 1.2i 16v 59 hp is paid for with CHIPOK credits (1 cr = 1 €). The final amount is set in the calculator, taking the extra options (off functions) into account.