CARS GLOBALMAG August 2016 | Page 52

EVEN MORE AGILE The Renault Sport range provides a bridge between the world of motorsport and road cars. The CLIO R.S. boasts exceptional performance thanks to its 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol engine and six-speed dual clutch transmission with steering wheel-mounted paddle shifts. It also innovates with an unprecedented equipment package in its segment, including Launch Control, the R.S. Drive system, which enables a choice of three driving modes (Normal, Sport and Race), the R.S. Monitor application and hydraulic compression bump stops developed by Renault Sport for rallying. New CLIO R.S. 200 EDC and CLIO R.S. Trophy incorporate all of the advances offered by New CLIO and further enhance that package by drawing upon Renault Sport’s knowledge and expertise. They also carry over some exterior styling features seen on the CLIO R.S. 16 concept car, which was revealed at the Monaco Grand Prix. The 200hp powerplant is available with the Sport and Cup chassis, while the 220hp unit can be selected for the Trophy variants. The 220hp Trophy version is capable of out-performing all other sporty vehicles in its class, taking just 6.6 seconds to sprint from 0-100kph, 14.5 seconds to cover 400m from a standing start and going on to reach a top speed of 235kph