Renault Clio

Renault Clio reveives new Sport R3 Access kit

Posted on 10.3.2008 15:30 by Panait

Want to enter the world of SCCA racing, but want to be different than all the Miatas and Jettas in the entry level class, why not try importing something from the not-sold-in-U.S. Renault. The new Clio Renault Sport R3 Access represents an entry level version for those folks who wish to compete in rallies. The new car features everything needed to make you a winner: a Clio Renault Sport bodyshell strengthened by a welded roll-cage that incorporates more than 40 meters of tubing. The new Renault is powered by a 2.0-liter F4 RS engine with 200 hp connected to a six-speed sequential gearbox.

Also, a new suspension system was installed as well as a new set of 17 inch one-piece aluminium alloy wheels. The new Clio Renault Sport R3 Access kit is offered at a pre-tax price of €32,600 or $45,157.

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2008 Renault Clio by Rip Curl

Posted on 07.16.2008 11:07 by Simona

Renault revealed today a new special edition for the European market: the Clio by Rip Curl. The car is available in three- and five-door form, this limited edition is both dynamic and trendy, with prices to start from 13,950 Euros for the 1,2 16v three-door version and goes up to 18,050 Euros for the 1.5 dCi five-door model.

Clio by Rip Curl’s distinctive exterior looks are enhanced by a range of customization packages featuring modern, striking graphics (’Rock’, ’Girly’, ’Planète’), while the interior has been revisited by Rip Curl. Special touches include specific upholstery sporting the Rip Curl logo, a chrome centre console, exclusive Rip Curl sills and specific rubber floor mats, as well as a sand- and snow-proof compartmented stowage box in the boot.

The car is powered by a E85 bioethanol 1.2 16V engine that develops 75 hp and 105 Nm of torque.

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2008 Renault Clio Exception

Posted on 02.25.2008 16:59 by Simona

Renault today launched the 2008 limited edition Clio Exception, a model that will go on sale starting March. It features black headlamp masks, 16-inch aluminum alloy wheels, extra-tinted rear side windows and rear screen.

The Clio Exception is offered in two body versions: three and five-doors with a wide range of engines with power between 100 hp and 140hp. The prices for the French market start at €16,150 for the three-door version powered by a TCE 100hh and go up to €20,250 for a five-door version powered by a 1.5 dCi 105hp with particulate filter and six-speed manual gearbox.

This limited edition version is available in a choice of nine metallic body colours (Extrême Blue, Dyna Red, Cassiopée Grey, Blue Grey, Cendré Beige, Platine Grey, Eclipse Grey, Nocturne Black, Nacré Black) and one non-metallic finish (Vif Red).

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2007 Renault Clio Sport

Posted on 09.24.2007 16:00 by Simona

To coincide with the World Series by Renault meeting at France’s Magny-Cours racetrack which took place the last weekend, Renault Sport Technologies presented the “World Series by Renault” Clio Renault Sport, a unique celebration of this increasingly popular top-class motor sports event.
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2008 Renault Clio Estate

Posted on 08.10.2007 12:00 by Simona

Renault will unveil in September at the Frankfurt Motor Show the Clio Estate, a model inspired by the Clio Grand Tour Concept, which was unveiled at the last Geneva Motor Show.
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2007 Renault Clio Extreme

Posted on 05.14.2007 14:00 by Simona

Renault recently introduced the limited edition Clio Extrême which is poised to appeal to young buyers with a limited budget. This limited edition car is only available in three-door form but can be ordered with one of two engines, the 1.2 16V 75hp or the 1.5 dCi 70.
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2007 Renault Clio TomTom

Posted on 05.3.2007 11:37 by Blas Nicusor

Clio TomTom offers a TomTom ONE GB portable satellite navigation system worth £179 as standard and is available in three-door only. The Clio TomTom is well-suited to the style-conscious who also want comfort and practicality, as well as the latest technological advances. TomTom, European market leader and the world’s largest navigation solutions provider, was Renault’s natural partnership choice for the special navigation edition of Clio. The system itself, TomTom ONE is the (...)
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2007 Renault Clio SX

Posted on 05.2.2007 15:00 by Blas Nicusor

As if Renault’s ever popular chic supermini, Clio didn’t already offer the perfect range line-up, customers are now set to benefit even further from more choice with three new versions added to the list. In three-door form, the Clio will now offer nine trim levels in its impressive line-up, with prices ranging from £7,485 for the entry-level Freeway 1.2 16V 75 to £13,480 for the Dynamique SX dCi 106 with air conditioning. The nine trims available to order now in three-door are (...)
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How to own a Renault Clio-the easy way

Posted on 04.16.2007 06:00 by Blas Nicusor

This is a Renault Clio commercial so you don’t have to think at supercars in high speeds, or some drifting. But the movie makes the money with humor. So if you have a low budget and you need seriously a Clio to impress a girl, all you have to do is to use your pocket-knife. Why? Watch the video!

2007 Clio Renault F1 Team R27

Posted on 04.11.2007 13:00 by Blas Nicusor

An outstanding car dedicated to sheer performance, passion, and driving pleasure, this special edition of the Clio Renault Sport is exclusive in style, while handling very much like a sports car thanks to technological solutions borrowed from the world of motorsport. Clio Renault F1 Team R27 boasts a Cup chassis that gives it an even sportier feel and higher precision. It is powered by a 200hp (145kW) 2.0-litre 16V normally aspirated engine delivering 215Nm of torque. Designed by Renault (...)
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