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SPIED: Renault's New Clio RS Hot Hatch Caught for the Very First Time!
These are the very first spy photos of the high-performance model of the soon-to-be-released 2013 Renault Clio supermini, which we will come to know as the Clio RenaultSport or Clio RS. But wait, how do we know for sure that the camouflaged prototype seen in these photos is indeed the next Clio RS?
Well, that's fairly easy to answer as despite the swirly foil wrap, Renault's engineers made no efforts to hide the rest of the car's trademark racy styling parts.
These include a new front bumper with a wider lower grille sporting a splitter to improve the car's aerodynamics, side skirts, a slightly larger roof spoiler, and a new rear bumper that incorporates a visible diffuser and most telling, a pair of rectangular shaped exhaust pipes on either corner.
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Spy Shots: Renault Working On Second Sporty Clio, Could Wear The Gordini Or Gt Badge
If these spy shots are anything to go by, then in addition to the new Clio RS 200 with around 200hp under its hood, Renault is also prepping a "lite" version to fill the gap in the range between the regular models and the RS flagship. The...
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Spy Shots: All-new 2013 Renault Clio Looks Set For Paris Motor Show Debut
The last time we caught up with a prototype of the next generation Renault Clio, our spies had spotted a test mule, meaning that the French company's engineers were trying out the new chassis under the current model's body shell. No more of...
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2009 Renault Clio Rs And Clio Rs Cup Priced From £15,750 In Britain
Renault has announced UK pricing for its facelifted Clio RS models that will go on sale in Britain on May 15 with first deliveries expected in June. The Clio Renaultsport (RS) Cup starts from £15,570 while the more luxurious Clio RS £16,570. Both...
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2009 Renault Clio Facelift And New Clio Gt
The first photos of the facelifted Renault Clio were released today ahead of the French supermini's global debut at the Geneva Motor Show. For 2009, the Clio III gets a mid-life makeover that brings it in line with Renault's latest models and...
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Renault Clio Rs R3 Gains New Entry Level Rally Kit
Everybody knows that taking part in rallies isn’t a cheap sport. With that in mind, Renault decided to introduce a new entry-level version of its Renault Sport Clio R3 Maxi called Access that has been developed for customers wishing to compete...
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