Εκτός από το νέο Megane RS, η Renault έφερε μαζί της στη Γενεύη και το νέο της Clio RenaultSport 200. Το νέο Clio θα το δούμε σε δύο εκδόσεις, την 200 και την 200 cup και με τις δύο να αποδίδουν 3 άλογα περισσότερα από την απλή, ενώ η 200 Cup θα είναι κατά 36 κιλά ελαφρύτερη από τη 200. Ο δίλιτρος 16βάλβιδος κινητήρας τους εκτός από τις επιλογές που θα προσφέρει για βελτίωση, θα είναι ιδιαίτερα φιλικός προς το περιβάλλον. Τέλος, το κιβώτιο του έχει πιο κοντές σχέσεις για τις τρεις πρώτες ταχύτητες. Απολαύστε το video, της φωτογραφίες και -αν σας ενδιαφέρει περισσότερο- διαβάστε το σχετικό δελτίο τύπου.
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For several years, the Renaultsport version of the brand’s best-selling hatchback has been unanimously acclaimed by enthusiasts as one of the best performance hatches in its class, and definitely one of the most fun to drive. Building on this success, Renault has chosen the 2009 Geneva Motor Show to reveal the New Clio Renaultsport 200. In the UK, this pedigree Renaultsport model comes in a choice of two versions in order to meet the demands of two distinct types of customer:
New Clio Renaultsport 200 boasts the same ingredients that have forged the success of its predecessors, such as:
New Clio Renaultsport 200 is manufactured at the Alpine factory in Dieppe, France and will be launched in the UK in May. NEW CLIO RENAULTSPORT 200 Since 2000, the successive variants of Clio Renaultsport have made it the best-selling performance hatchback in its class, with worldwide sales totalling more than 70,000 cars. The strengths of the chassis, brakes and steering of the Clio Renaultsport 197 combined with the precision of its gearbox have resulted in the model being widely praised as the class leader, by the media and demanding owners alike. To provide a match that is more closely tailored still to the demands and needs of its customers, Renaultsport unveils today the 200 and 200 Cup versions. Clio Renaultsport 200 is aimed at drivers looking for a comfortable, well-equipped, status-enhancing car which places the accent on driving pleasure. New Clio Renaultsport 200 features the sport chassis which, like the car’s acoustic performance, has been upgraded with a view to delivering great ride/handling balance. A range of ‘Renault i.d.’ personalisation options make this new sporting model from the Renaultsport stable truly unique, including a new, wider range of body colours, interior trims, upholsteries (including leather) and alloy wheels. A long list of equipment from the Clio 2009 range is available, too, including the new Carminat TomTom® navigation system, a hands-free card, cruise control and speed limiter. Clio Renaultsport 200 Cup stands out through its harder character and performance and will appeal to the enthusiasts who are passionate about their driving. Equipped with the stiffer Cup chassis, it is 36kg lighter than the standard 200 version. This version has a lower equipment level than the standard Clio Renaultsport 200. Exterior styling: a powerful stance Clio’s original lines have been revised with the accent on more athletic, telltale curves. The more aggressive front end incorporates an F1-style aerodynamic splitter and a generously-sized, low-positioned air intake, to cool the naturally-aspirated 2.0 16V engine. The sills, extractors and wider front and rear wings all serve to highlight the sporty calling of Clio Renaultsport 200 which features Renaultsport’s new styling identity cues with the Renault i.d. colour scheme based on a choice of Gloss Black or Anthracite for the centre section of the front bumper, front splitter, exterior mirror housings and rear diffuser. At the rear, the twin exhaust tailpipes are now more visible and incorporated into the new rear diffuser. Clio Renaultsport 200 sits squarely on the road thanks to its wide tyres (215/45) mounted on 17-inch alloy wheels, through which it is possible to see the Brembo brake callipers and ventilated front discs that deliver powerful, fade-free stopping power. Renaultsport badging is visible on the tailgate, on the side protective mouldings’ satin-finish chrome inserts, as well as on the intake manifold. Clio Renaultsport 200 also sees the introduction of Mercury, the return of the pearlescent Liquid Yellow and the brand new, exclusive Renault i.d. Alien Green paint finish. Aerodynamics derived from Formula 1 technology The extractors visible on the front wings contribute to the car’s aerodynamic performance by countering the turbulence produced by the wider wings and play a part in improving the model’s aerodynamic performance. They also facilitate the extraction of hot air from underneath the bonnet, while the vents are angled to channel airflow along the sides of the car for enhanced performance. The most significant single technological innovation is the functioning rear air diffuser, an item normally reserved for supercars. The diffuser’s role is to reduce the effect of lift and aid stability at high speed by producing a low pressure zone beneath the car. Sporty interior design Thanks to a choice of three interior trims with Renault i.d., customers can select the colour of the seatbelts, dashboard inserts and/or upholstery (Silver Grey, Yellow, Dark Anthracite). The Renaultsport seats are exceptionally comfortable and ensure a high level of body-hugging lateral support. Optional seats designed and developed in association with Recaro are also available. They are equipped with lateral airbags, plus a rigid, glass-fibre/polyamide-injected shell which provides the sort of all-enveloping experience normally associated with motor sport. As with all the models developed by Renault Sport Technologies, Renaultsport badging is visible inside on the rev-counter background, door sills and front seats. High performance suspension The sport chassis: efficiency and comfort The performance of these new dampers is particularly appreciable on longer journeys and motorway drives. Meanwhile, body roll is kept in check thanks to the larger diameter of the front anti-roll bar which has been raised from 20mm to 21 mm. Compared with the rest of the Clio range, the stiffness of the rear suspension has been uprated by 25% thanks to the fitment of a 30mm-diameter anti-roll bar. Specifically-developed Continental Sport Contact 3 tyres (215/45 R17) ensure swift, precise steering response, The alloy wheels are each 1kg lighter and the gain in terms of inertia further contributes to the enhanced steering response and crisp acceleration. The ‘Cup’ chassis: for even greater driving precision This suspension setting is standard on the Clio Renaultsport 200 Cup and optional on the Clio Renaultsport 200. A sporty, naturally-aspirated engine with a specific power output of 100hp/litre Another benefit of the work that has gone into this powertrain is the fact that its fuel consumption and CO2 emissions have been slightly reduced to 34.5mpg in the combined cycle and 195g/km. Genes shared with the other members of the Clio 2009
In day-to-day use, occupants will particularly appreciate the spacious cabin and generous boot space, two hallmarks of Clio 2009. Clio Renaultsport 200 is built on the same platform and is equipped with the third-generation Renault System for Restraint and Protection (SRP3). Like Clio III, which obtained a five-star Euro NCAP crash test rating in 2005, it is engineered to provide uncompromising protection for all occupants. NEW CLIO RENAULTSPORT: DIMENSIONS AND TECHNICAL DATA
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[Source: Renault, Via: worldcarfans]