
Published: 07 November 2007
The new Clio Renaultsport 197 ‘Cup’ is available to order now at £14,995 - £1,000 less than current standard Clio Renaultsport 197.
Taller fifth and sixth gear ratios for more relaxed motorway cruising on all Clio Renaultsport 197 models Renault responds to customer demand and introduces new option of non-metallic white paint throughout the range at just £150
The Cup chassis has been reduced 7mm in height to enhance performance when cornering, springs have been uprated by 27% at the front and 30% at the rear and dampers are 10% stiffer for enhanced handling, steering precision and stability.
All models in the Clio Renaultsport range, including the Cup model, feature taller fifth and sixth gear ratios, raised from 16.1 mph/ 1,000 rpm to 17.1 in fifth and from 18.9 mph/ 1,000 to 20.5 in sixth.
Some items such as air conditioning and curtain airbags are available as options for the Cup version, priced at £525 and £200 respectively.
Other options include Renault i.d. 17” Speedline alloy wheels in satin black at £175 and lightweight Renaultsport Recaro seats at £850.
The Clio Renaultsport 197 Cup features red Brembo brake calipers, 17” Anthracite alloy wheels and ‘Cup’ badges on the base of the B-pillar in line with the rear windows.
The Cup is only available in three colours: Non-metallic Racing Blue is standard, whilst metallic Nimbus (grey) is a £360 option. Inspired by www.renaultsport.co.uk, Renault is offering the option of ‘i.d.’ Glacier White on the Clio Renaultsport 197 Cup, priced at £150.
New options on the standard Clio Renaultsport 197 include the ‘Cup’ chassis, a £400 option, which includes 17” Anthracite dark-grey alloy wheels and red brake calipers.
‘i.d.’ options include Speedline wheels in black with satin finish (£175).



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