The French automaker Renault is celebrating the 20th anniversary of their popular compact Clio with two new special edition models, the Clio RS 20th and the Clio 20th. Both models are distinguished by bespoke 20th badging on the B pillars and a gloss black finish on the front bumper, side mirrors; meanwhile the high output Clio RS benefits from a special white and black two tone color scheme up front.
On the interior the special edition Clio gets anthracite gray air vents, specific ’20th’ badging on the front door sills, optional automatic climate control, cruise control with speed limiter and an 80W Radiosat-CD player with MP3 playback capabilities as well as Bluetooth wireless connectivity. Prices start at €14,350 for the standard anniversary edition of the Clio 20th and climbs all the way up to €24,700 for the Clio RS when it goes on sale in the French market.
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The French automaker Renault has released a sport tuned version of their popular Clio hatchback called the Clio S as a reminder of the lines success in the early ’90s. The new car is more of an appearance package then a full tilt Renaultsport model, the Clio S has a few white accents to make the little Clio look like it’s ready to hit the track. Starting off with the lower lip insert in the front bumper the Clio S has a matching GT rear spoiler atop the hatch and rides on a set of bespoke 16 inch Polar alloys. The graphics package makes the S pop, offsetting the factory colors like Pearl Black, Capsicum Red and Extreme Blue with a pair of side stripes and an off center strip of vinyl on the roof that combines the checkered flag with the car’s Sport nameplate.
On the inside, the Clio gets matching checkers embossed in the seat backs and matching trim on the dash. The driver gets to hold onto a leather wrapped multifunction steering wheel while gazing down at a set of sporty gauges and a colorful LCD navigation display. The new Clio S is available with a variety of economical power plants. The first being a 1.2 Liter 16 valve four cylinder making 75 HP and the top of the line mill being a 1.2 Liter TCe cranking out 100 HP. Don’t fret diesel fans because there is also a 1.5 Liter dCi developing a maximum output of 86 HP.
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Top Speed first reported back in March that the French automaker Renault will relaunch the Gordini brand sometime in 2010. The first model to be badged as a Gordini will be the compact Twingo, but after the city car, the company will also launch a Gordini version of the Clio and Megane Coupe. According to Thomas Clavet the future Clio Gordini might look like something like this.
The exterior is emphasized by a rally inspired front end with enlarged air intakes and oversized fog lights. The roof adds a bit of style with a roof scoop that resembles the intake from a Formula 1 car. At the rear, the little Gordini has an understated rear wing atop the hatch and a bold rear diffuser. Finishing off the design is a centraly located inverted triangle exhaust tip. The compact factory tuner is painted in Blue with signature Gordini double white racing stripes.
It is radically fun designs like these that keep consumers enthusiastic about the future of the automobile.
Renault has unveiled today two new special editions for the UK market: the Renault Clio World Series and the Renault Megane World Series. Both models will debut at Silverstone on 4th and 5th July.
Clio World Series by adds an extended front spoiler, side skirts, a sports rear bumper plus WSR badging. Customers can choose from the 1.2 16V 75, the highly efficient TCe 100 or the frugal dCi 86 engines. Prices for this special edition start from £12,170.
Megane Hatch World Series adds an extended front spoiler, Coupe-style bumper inserts, side skirts, a sports rear bumper, rear spoiler, WSR badging and 17” alloy wheels. Customers can choose from the 1.6 16V 110 or the dCi 106, both with a six-speed gearbox. Prices for this special edition start from £16,595.
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Renault revealed today the special edition Clio Campus. First revealed in 2005, the new generation Clio Campus comes with a new visual identity and new engines.
The new special edition features a redesigned front bumper and grille, the trihedral panel behind the logo has been dropped and the bottom air intake has been modified to highlight the front end’s personality. It is equipped with new flatblade-type windscreen-wipers, and the bigger exterior mirrors not only minimize blind spots but also comply with current rear view legislation.
The engine line-up includes two petrol engines: 1.2 60 and 1.2 16V 75, two diesel engines: the dCi 65 and the dCi 85 and one LPG engine: 1.2 60.
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