Since 2000, the successive variants of Clio Renaultsport have been one of the most popular hot hatches in the class, with over 70,000 worldwide sales.
Compared to the standard Clio, the wings are 30.5mm wider to accommodate the wider front and rear tracks which have been extended by 48mm and 50mm respectively.
The more aggressive frontal styling incorporates a new, low-positioned air intake, designed to feed cooling air to the normally-aspirated 200hp 2.0 16V engine.
With a specific power output of more than 100hp/litre, this powerplant delivers an extremely high level of performance for the hot hatch segment.
To go with the performance is a two-tone colour scheme based on a choice of Gloss Black or Anthracite finish for the front bumper centre section and blade, door mirror housings and rear diffuser.
Updated aerodynamics include a new frontal blade, front-wing air-extractors and a rear air diffuser.
As a consequence, aerodynamic drag has been cut by 0.02 compared with that of its predecessor to 0.753.
The diffuser now incorporates more visible twin exhaust tailpipes. A new design of alloy wheel completes the revised appearance.
The interior details include aluminium pedal facings, as well as a perforated leather-covered steering wheel with visible stitching and yellow centre-point marker.
And there are unique Renaultsport seats, with associated badging that's visible inside the cabin on the rev-counter background, sills and front seats.
The Clio Renaultsport is priced from £15,750 on the road, with first deliveries from the end of June.
Posted on 30.04.2009
