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Written by Stephen Dobie
Renault has updated its Clio RS hot hatchback. And happily, some of the inspiration comes from the madcap RS16 concept car.That doesn"t extend to the 271bhp Megane RS engine or six-speed manual gearbox (alas), but it does mean some new, um, lights. Meet RS Vision".What sounds a bit OTT is actually quite cool: note the lighting at the extremities of the Clio"s front bumper. Shaped like the Renaultsport logo, those shapes incorporate the fog lights and cornering lights.More exciting than some new bulbs, though, is the option of a properly rorty Akrapovic exhaust system. It should help boost the character of the Clio"s 1.6-litre turbo engine no end, while shedding a wee bit of weight, too.Power and chassis options remain as before: there"s a standard, 197bhp Clio which comes with the option of a tougher Cup chassis, and 17- or 18-inch wheels.
Date written: 5 Jul 2016
More of this article on the Top gear website
ID: 4128
Renault has updated its Clio RS hot hatchback. And happily, some of the inspiration comes from the madcap RS16 concept car.That doesn"t extend to the 271bhp Megane RS engine or six-speed manual gearbox (alas), but it does mean some new, um, lights. Meet RS Vision".What sounds a bit OTT is actually quite cool: note the lighting at the extremities of the Clio"s front bumper. Shaped like the Renaultsport logo, those shapes incorporate the fog lights and cornering lights.More exciting than some new bulbs, though, is the option of a properly rorty Akrapovic exhaust system. It should help boost the character of the Clio"s 1.6-litre turbo engine no end, while shedding a wee bit of weight, too.Power and chassis options remain as before: there"s a standard, 197bhp Clio which comes with the option of a tougher Cup chassis, and 17- or 18-inch wheels.
Date written: 5 Jul 2016
More of this article on the Top gear website
ID: 4128