Abstract: A multiple disc clutch device comprises a cylindrical clutch outer member having a cylindrical portion opened at one end and closed at the other end by a closing end wall. The cylindrical portion is provided in the inner periphery thereof with a plurality of engaging concave grooves formed along the generating lines of the cylindrical portion at a constant circumferential pitch. Each of a plurality of driving clutch discs has a plurality of engaging convex portions formed on the outer periphery thereof for slidably engaging with the engaging concave grooves in the clutch outer member. A driven gear is provided on the outer surface of the closing end wall of the clutch outer member. Buffer springs are disposed between first spring retainers formed on the driven gear and second spring retainers formed on the closing end wall so as oppose to the first spring retainers.