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F1 - Renault Sport F1 at the Nürburgring
Bit of Renault PR but not a bad watch anyway. Red Bull's Mark Webber and Sebastian Vettel as well as Renault's Nick Heidfeld (now ex-Renault) and Vitaly Petrov hit the track with Lotus compatriots Jarno Trulli and Heikki Kovalainen. The Renault powered F1 drivers were unleashed on the Nürburgring in various Renault cars, both concept and current. The current offerrings are from the RenaultSport division comprising of the Clio and the Megane. The Twizy also gets a run around the track believe it or not as well as a futuristic electric concept vehicle.via youtube.comRenault Clio Gordini 200
The amount of power coming out of these naturally aspirated hot hatches is quite amazing. 149 kW from a 2.0-litre engine is nothing to sneeze about. Add some Cup suspension and Brembo brakes into the mix and you have the perfect recipe to attack your favourite back road.
What is interesting however, it how little impact this model has had on the Australian market compared to the previous model. The previous car was a WRX stalker. For those who wanted the thrills without the insurance premium and some might argue a more pure experience. The latest Clio in australia has really gone under the radar. I wonder if people even realise it's available? Or is it simply that everyone wants a Golf GTI?
Unfortunately this model won't be released here, as it's a UK special model. But still, you can purchase the RS 200 Cup over here, and I dare say you wouldn't be disappointed.
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