[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/the-name-says-it-all-clio-renaultsport-200-turbo\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/the-name-says-it-all-clio-renaultsport-200-turbo\/","headline":"The name says it all! Clio Renaultsport 200 Turbo","name":"The name says it all! Clio Renaultsport 200 Turbo","description":"The engineering team at Renaultsport’s\u00a0built up enough of a rock solid front-wheel drive tuning reputation for themselves, that when a new hot Clio is announced, and the name of the car reads like this one, petrolheads all over lick their lips and start researching loan interest rates. At around \u00a321k when it goes on sale in the summer, and with an awesome-sounding spec, the new 200 Turbo could be the \u2018budget\u2019 hot hatch to beat in 2013. There\u2019s a hell […]","datePublished":"2013-02-15","dateModified":"2013-02-15","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/Clio-200-Turbosport.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/Clio-200-Turbosport.jpg","height":"577","width":"577"},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/the-name-says-it-all-clio-renaultsport-200-turbo\/","about":["Cars","LATEST CAR NEWS","Sports \/ Performance & Prestige cars","Sports, Performance & Prestige Cars"],"wordCount":501,"keywords":["hot hatch","Renault","renault clio"],"articleBody":"The engineering team at Renaultsport’s\u00a0built up enough of a rock solid front-wheel drive tuning reputation for themselves, that when a new hot Clio is announced, and the name of the car reads like this one, petrolheads all over lick their lips and start researching loan interest rates. At around \u00a321k when it goes on sale in the summer, and with an awesome-sounding spec, the new 200 Turbo could be the \u2018budget\u2019 hot hatch to beat in 2013.There\u2019s a hell of a lot of hot stuff coming out this summer, so if you\u2019ve been a good boy saving for your house deposit, it\u2019s best to look away now! For a touch or two over \u00a321k, this Clio Renualtsport 200 Turbo gets the tech to back up its speedy sounding name.Sure, it\u2019s not up there with the also summer-coming 355bhp (!) Merc A45 AMG we\u2019ve just posted about below, but the Clio is some \u00a315k, or more, cheaper. And while the Merc is the most serious bit of hot hatch kit you can nearly buy, this new Clio isn\u2019t exactly all girly giggles. It breaks down like this\u2026–\u00a0Gone is the last hot Clio\u2019s high-revving 2-litre motor; in comes an all-new 1.6-litre turbo with 197bhp and240Nm. Peak power is made at 6,000rpm, peak torque from 1,750 to 5,500rpm– The old Clio takes 6.9 seconds to 62mph, the new car shaves two-tenths off that–\u00a0Quicker then? Yes. And lighter too, at 1,204kg at the kerb–\u00a0Another all-new key component is the 6-speed double-clutch gearbox \u2013 it took them long enough! It can change down multiple gears at once, like a Ferrari. Worth the wait, then!– The R.S. Diff front differential is limited-slip and ready for action– As usual, there\u2019s a cool Cup Chassis option for a few extra quid, that drops the car 3mm (!) lower to the tarmac, and stiffens the suspension response a full 15 per cent. A quicker steering rack, gloss black 18-inch alloys with sticky Dunlop Sport Maxx tyres and red brake calipers also help keep the Cup a touch quickerSounds pretty good so far, right? And let\u2019s be honest, when was the last hot Clio not much cop? Indeed for \u00a32,000 there is no more fast \u2018n\u2019 fun car you can buy than a used Clio Renaultsport 172. Phase 1, preferably.But, and there is a small \u2018but\u2019. I\u2019m not sure I like the sound of the \u201cR.S. Sound Pipe [that] sends engine soundwaves directly into cabin for heightened driving experience\u201d. It\u2019s true that turbo engines can be a bit muted compared to N\/A motors, but piping in the noise? Yes, many manufactures do it, but aren\u2019t Clio Renaultsports all about the purest of hot hatch performance? Chuck that pipe in the trash and save me the weight of it, thanks!The new Clio 200 Turbo goes on sale in April, deliveries in June, and will come in five body colours, including this 200 Turbo-only Liquid Yellow. By Dan Anslow "},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"The name says it all! Clio Renaultsport 200 Turbo","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/the-name-says-it-all-clio-renaultsport-200-turbo\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]