Renault Clio Cup 197- Nov 07

Calm Chris · November 9, 2007

Here's details of the all new Cup- News Stig isn't interested

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06 Nov 2007: As the biggest market for Renaultsport cars, the UK's love affair with the ever-popular hot hatch is set to increase even further as Renault throws down the gauntlet to its rivals with ordering now open for the eagerly-awaited Clio Renaultsport 197 Cup, priced at just £14,995 - £1,000 less than the standard version.

The 'Cup' chassis, which made its debut on the limited edition Clio Renaultsport 197 F1 Team R27, has already received immense acclaim and Renault is confident that the Clio Renaultsport 197 Cup will repeat the success of its predecessors, the much-loved Clio Renaultsport 172 Cup and 182 Cup.

Both cars endeared themselves to many enthusiasts who could do without some of the luxury equipment of the normal car in search of more performance and the added benefit of a lower price. The Clio Renaultsport 197 Cup is designed to have a similar effect with some new changes, such as the removal of heavier equipment to enhance performance and reduce price.

The Cup chassis has been specifically designed to deliver top performance and handling, with a 7mm reduction in ride height to enhance performance when cornering, uprated springs by + 27% at the front and + 30% at the rear and stiffer dampers (+10%) for enhanced handling, steering precision and stability.

With immediate effect, for more relaxed motorway driving, the Cup models, as well as the rest of the Clio Renaultsport range, 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.

The 197 Cup has been stripped down to its bare essentials, ensuring it is all about performance at a very competitive price. The interior dashboard and centre console has been taken from Renault's entry-level Clio Extreme model, whilst some items of equipment, which come as standard on the Clio Renaultsport 197, air conditioning and curtain airbags have been moved to the options list for the Cup version, priced at £525 and £200 respectively.

The two other options available for the Clio Renaultsport 197 Cup are Renault i.d. 17" Speedline alloy wheels in satin black at £175 and, in keeping with 'Cup' tradition, lightweight Renaultsport Recaro seats at £850.

Other equipment such as cruise control, speed limiter and electric door mirrors, have been removed entirely or replaced. For example, the Renault Hands Free keycard with steering wheel height and reach adjustment. The Cup has a traditional standard key with remote-control door locking. The steering wheel has height adjustment only.

The Clio Renaultsport 197 Cup will be instantly identifiable with its red Brembo brake calipers, 17" Anthracite alloy wheels and exclusive 'Cup' badges on the base of the B-pillar in line with the rear windows.

To ensure the car stands out from the crowd even further, the Cup is only available in three colours. Non-metallic Racing Blue is standard, whilst metallic Nimbus (grey) is a £360 option. For the first time ever, and in response to customer demand, particularly from the lively Community Forum on www.renaultsport.co.uk, Renault is offering the option of 'i.d.' (individual design) Glacier White on the Clio Renaultsport 197 Cup, priced at £150.

There are a number of new options available on the standard Clio Renaultsport 197 including the 'Cup' chassis, a £400 option on the standard Clio Renaultsport 197, which includes the 17" Anthracite dark-grey alloy wheels and red brake calipers.

To make the exterior of your 197 even sportier, there are a number of 'i.d.' options available including Speedline wheels in black with satin finish (£175).

The New Clio Renaultsport 197 Cup is available to order now at just £14,995 - £1,000 less than the standard version.

Insurance groups are still to be confirmed, but are expected to be competitive

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From Renault UK

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28 September 2007

Renault launches Clio Renaultsport 197 Cup

Following in the footsteps of the much-admired Clio II 172 Cup and 182 Cup, the Clio Renaultsport 197 Cup will be launched in October.

Renaultsport fans in the UK have been eagerly awaiting this Cup version of the 197, offering the same chassis set-up as the limited-edition 197 F1 Team R27 with its reduced ride height of 7mm and stiffer springs and dampers (27% at the front and 30% at the rear).

The Renaultsport 197 Cup gearbox features a taller 5th and 6th gear ratios, raised from 16.1mph/1000rpm to 17.1 in 5th and from 18.9mph/1000rpm to 20.5 in 6th. This new specification will be fitted as standard to the Clio Renaultsport 197 from October this year.

Colour wise, the 197 Cup answers UK customer demands for white to be available as an option for the first time. Renaultsport wheels in anthracite are standard whilst satin black Speedline wheels are available as an option.

Inside, air conditioning is moved to the options list for those who want to reduce the car’s weight as much as is possible. Lightweight Renaultsport Recaro seats are also available as an option.

Further details and pricing for the Clio Renaultsport 197 Cup will be announced when the car goes on sale in early October.

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Pictures showing the optional Speedlines, the standard wheels are black multi spoke

scooby_simon · November 9, 2007