Renault Clio RS 172/182/197/200, Mégane R26 / R26.R / RS 250-275 & F4R Icons — The Coil Renault Sport Forgot to Make
The performance coil Renault Sport never sold you — F4R edition. The F4R 2.0 16v is the engine behind two decades of Renault Sport legends — Clio 172, 182, 197, 200 (F4R), Mégane R26, R26.R, RS 250, RS 265, RS 275 Trophy (F4Rt turbo) — and Renault Sport never once offered an ignition upgrade to match the chassis. The MTP-1017 is that upgrade, purpose-built for the platform: UK-engineered around Mantis' neodymium magnetic core, delivering 12% more spark energy across all 4 cylinders. Same physical coil across the F4R NA legends and the F4Rt turbo cars — plug & play, warrantied, no coding.
- Years
- 1998 – 2022
- Chassis
- Clio II/III · Mégane II/III · Laguna II/III · Scenic II/III · Dacia range
- Engine code
- F4R · F4Rt · K4M · K4J · H4M
- Engine
- 1.4 / 1.6 / 2.0 16v NA & turbo
- Power
- 97 – 275 bhp
- Coils needed
- 4 × Mantis MTP-1017 - Renault F4R / K4M / Dacia H4M Multi-Platform Performance Ignition Coil
Set includes all 4 coils. Only need one? Choose "Just 1 coil" if you're replacing a single failed unit.
Signs your F4R / F4Rt 2.0 16v · K4M / K4J 1.4-1.6 · H4M 1.6 needs new coils
- Misfire codes P0301–P0304 on OBDII
- Cold-start stumble on high-mileage F4R (very common as coils age past 100k km)
- Loss of top-end pull above 6,000 rpm — where the NA F4R sings
- Rough idle after a Racingline / KTEC / R.S.Tuner map on the RS Trophy
- Occasional CEL that clears on the next start
Installation notes
Direct plug & play — no coding, no dealer tools required. Remove the plastic engine cover (four Torx on most F4R cars), lift the coil connectors (push-tab, then pull), single 8mm bolt per coil, coils slide straight up. Replace as a set of 4 — mixed-age coils cause uneven spark and the ECU pulls timing to compensate, especially noticeable on the high-revving F4R at the top of the powerband. Torque to 8 Nm. Total install: 15–20 minutes on a Clio RS, similar across the range.
Common questions
My R26 / RS 275 / Clio 197 doesn't misfire — why would I change the coils?
It's an upgrade, not a repair. A stronger, longer spark burns more completely — most noticeable on cold starts and at the top of the rev range where the F4R sings. Most R26 / RS Trophy owners are the second or third custodian by now, coils have seen 100k+ km, and Renault Sport never made a performance replacement. This is the upgrade RS never offered.
Does it really fit both my NA Clio 197 AND my mate's turbo Mégane RS 275?
Yes — physical inspection and shared OE part numbers confirm the F4R (NA) and F4Rt (turbo) use the same coil-on-plug pencil assembly. Same fit, same connector — one part covers Clio II RS, Clio III RS (172/182/197/200), Mégane II RS R26/R26.R, Mégane III RS 250/265/275 Trophy, plus the K4M 1.6 and H4M Dacia siblings.
Is there a proven Renault Sport performance coil already?
No. Renault Sport never offered one, and the aftermarket largely ignored these cars. MTP-1017 is the first purpose-made performance coil for the F4R / F4Rt platform. UK-engineered, 2-year warranty, plug & play — the coil the RS faithful never had.
This coil also fits
Full application list — Renault F4R / F4Rt / K4M / K4J / H4M:
- Renault Clio II RS 172 / 182 (F4R, 2000–2005)
- Renault Clio III RS 197 / 200 (F4R, 2005–2012)
- Renault Clio II 1.4 / 1.6 16v K4J / K4M (1998–2012)
- Renault Twingo II RS 1.6 K4M (2008–2013)
- Renault Mégane II RS & R26 / R26.R (F4Rt turbo, 2004–2009)
- Renault Mégane III RS 250 / 265 / 275 Trophy (F4Rt turbo, 2010–2016)
- Renault Mégane II/III 1.6 K4M / 2.0 F4R (2002–2018)
- Renault Laguna II / III 1.6 / 2.0 (2001–2015)
- Renault Scénic II / III 1.6 / 2.0 (2003–2016)
- Renault Modus 1.6 (2004–2012)
- Renault Fluence 1.6 (2009–2017)
- Renault Wind 1.6 (2010–2013)
- Renault Espace IV 2.0 F4R (2002–2014)
- Dacia Logan / Sandero / Duster / Lodgy / Dokker 1.6 16v K4M / H4M (2004+)
OE cross-references
These are the original manufacturer part numbers this coil directly replaces. Check the number stamped on your existing coil against this list before ordering to confirm your fitment.
Ready to fit your Renault / Dacia / Nissan F4R / F4Rt 2.0 16v · K4M / K4J 1.4-1.6 · H4M 1.6?
Full set · £139.96 · UK dispatch · Direct plug & play