Renault Clio Sport @ Geneva

siko · 02-28-2006, 10:08 AM

New Clio Renault Sport
The hot hatch with passion and driving pleasure

The challenge faced by Renault Sport Technologies’ engineers when first penning New Clio Renault Sport was to respect the original personality of Clio III while at the same time highlighting the newcomer’s own intrinsic qualities and dynamism.

The result is an outstanding car which puts the accent firmly on performance, passion and driving pleasure. New Clio Renault Sport stands out as a worthy successor to Clio Renault Sport 2.0 16V and features a groundbreaking first in its segment in the form of a rear air diffuser which uses technology derived directly from Formula 1. In association with the extractor vents in the front wings, it ensures excellent aerodynamic performance.

Sportier than ever, New Clio Renault Sport is powered by an evolution of the normally-aspirated 2.0 16V engine, the power of which has been increased to 197hp. This is equivalent to 100hp/litre, making it the highest specific power output of its category. This has been achieved partly thanks to an increase in its volumetric efficiency which has not only improved engine power but has also taken torque to a best-in-class 215Nm at 5,550rpm.

Coupled with the new six-speed gearbox, this powerful, responsive engine offers first-class sports performance and driving pleasure. The double-axis strut system guarantees rigorously precise handling. New Clio Renault Sport is built at Renault’s Dieppe plant, which specializes in the production of the brand’s sports models.

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MikeJ · 02-28-2006, 10:12 AM

Looks quite a bit better than the lower-powered versions. I hope this thing handles as well as the previous sporty Clios, they were said to be best in class.

BKK-ES · 02-28-2006, 11:17 AM

Nice exterior. The exhaust pipe and rear diffuser are cool. The interior looks a bit cheap, IMO.

Giannis · 02-28-2006, 01:31 PM

quite nice, but i think the previous one looked really really great. And also handled like this...

Centurion · 02-28-2006, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BKK-ES

The interior looks a bit cheap, IMO.

That's becasue the car is cheap.

siko · 03-02-2006, 06:30 AM

Pics from Geneva...

Giannis · 03-02-2006, 03:44 PM

actually it's a cute little car. I like it, especially in grey

Raj · 03-02-2006, 04:01 PM

Very well resolved - nice interior too.

02-28-2006, 10:08 AM	#1 (permalink)
siko Devotee Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 3,586 My Mood: Thanks: 815 Thanked 688 Times in 362 Posts	Renault Clio Sport @ Geneva New Clio Renault Sport The hot hatch with passion and driving pleasure The challenge faced by Renault Sport Technologies’ engineers when first penning New Clio Renault Sport was to respect the original personality of Clio III while at the same time highlighting the newcomer’s own intrinsic qualities and dynamism. The result is an outstanding car which puts the accent firmly on performance, passion and driving pleasure. New Clio Renault Sport stands out as a worthy successor to Clio Renault Sport 2.0 16V and features a groundbreaking first in its segment in the form of a rear air diffuser which uses technology derived directly from Formula 1. In association with the extractor vents in the front wings, it ensures excellent aerodynamic performance. Sportier than ever, New Clio Renault Sport is powered by an evolution of the normally-aspirated 2.0 16V engine, the power of which has been increased to 197hp. This is equivalent to 100hp/litre, making it the highest specific power output of its category. This has been achieved partly thanks to an increase in its volumetric efficiency which has not only improved engine power but has also taken torque to a best-in-class 215Nm at 5,550rpm. Coupled with the new six-speed gearbox, this powerful, responsive engine offers first-class sports performance and driving pleasure. The double-axis strut system guarantees rigorously precise handling. New Clio Renault Sport is built at Renault’s Dieppe plant, which specializes in the production of the brand’s sports models. - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

02-28-2006, 10:12 AM	#2 (permalink)
MikeJ Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Oulu Posts: 2,026 My Mood: Thanks: 154 Thanked 501 Times in 291 Posts	Re: Renault Clio Sport @ Geneva Looks quite a bit better than the lower-powered versions. I hope this thing handles as well as the previous sporty Clios, they were said to be best in class.

02-28-2006, 11:17 AM	#3 (permalink)
BKK-ES Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 18 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Renault Clio Sport @ Geneva Nice exterior. The exhaust pipe and rear diffuser are cool. The interior looks a bit cheap, IMO.

02-28-2006, 01:31 PM	#4 (permalink)
Giannis Devotee Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Patra, Greece Posts: 3,487 Thanks: 139 Thanked 212 Times in 163 Posts	Re: Renault Clio Sport @ Geneva quite nice, but i think the previous one looked really really great. And also handled like this...

03-02-2006, 06:30 AM	#6 (permalink)
siko Devotee Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 3,586 My Mood: Thanks: 815 Thanked 688 Times in 362 Posts	Re: Renault Clio Sport @ Geneva Pics from Geneva...

03-02-2006, 03:44 PM	#7 (permalink)
Giannis Devotee Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Patra, Greece Posts: 3,487 Thanks: 139 Thanked 212 Times in 163 Posts	Re: Renault Clio Sport @ Geneva actually it's a cute little car. I like it, especially in grey

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Raj Enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 337 Thanks: 13 Thanked 22 Times in 14 Posts	Re: Renault Clio Sport @ Geneva Very well resolved - nice interior too.

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