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  • 2014 Renault Clio Cup – 220HP and 270Nm

    2014 Renault Clio Cup - Front Angle

    Renault has announced the new 2014 Renault Clio Cup, which benefits from all the assets of the Clio Renaultsport 200 Turbo EDC.

    The 2014 Clio Cup comes with a welded roll cage, monocoque chassis, 17” rims fitted with low-profile performance tires. The front suspension includes Pseudo-McPherson one-way adjustable ZF Race Engineering shock absorber and the rear – One-way adjustable ZF Race Engineering shock absorber with programmed flexible axle/torsion beam.

    The power is coming from a 220HP (162 kW) at 6,000 RPM and 270Nm (200 lb-ft) at 2,500 RPM. The engine is connected to a Sadev ST82-17 6-speed sequential gearbox sending the power to a Sadev 23/90 self-locking limited-slip differential at the front wheels.

    The curb weight is just 1065 kg (2350 lbs).

    The new Clio Cup is manufactured and assembled at the Alpine factory in Dieppe. With its bench-tested and race-sealed engine, the car is delivered ready-to-race.

    2014 Renault Clio Cup Competition Car
    2014 Renault Clio Cup Competition Car
    2014 Renault Clio Cup Competition Car
    2014 Renault Clio Cup Competition Car

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

    CHASSIS
    Type Clio Renaultsport steel bodyshell reinforced by a welded roll cage
    Materials Steel
    ENGINE
    Type Renault M5Mt, 4 cylinder, 16 valve,  1618cc, turbo charged with direct injection
    Max power 220 hp at 6000 rpm
    Max torque 270 Nm at 2500-5500 rpm
    Max engine speed 6500 rpm
    Electronics Cosworth SQ7 Di – XAP electric control
    TRANSMISSION
    Gearbox Sadev ST82-17 six-speed sequential + reverse gear
    Controls XAP electric control, semi-automatic steering-wheel mounted
    Differential Sadev 23/90 self-locking limited-slip
    Clutch AP Racing clutch discs and mechanism – Sadev stop
    AXLES AND SUSPENSIONS
    Front Pseudo-McPherson one-way adjustable ZF Race Engineering shock absorber
    Rear One-way adjustable ZF Race Engineering shock absorber with programmed flexible axle/torsion beam
    BRAKES
    System AP Racing, two separate master cylinders
    Discs AP Racing 320mm vented (front) and 260mm solid (rear)
    Calipers Brembo four-piston (front)
    WHEELS
    Rims Speedline 8×17 aluminium one-piece
    Tyres Michelin 20-61×17 or Dunlop 21-62 x17 (UK)
    DIMENSIONS, WEIGHT AND CAPACITY
    Length / width / height 4090 / 1945 / 1429 mm
    Wheel base 2576 mm
    Front / rear track 1550 / 1520 mm
    Fuel tank 40 litres
    Unloaded weight 1065 kg

    Source: Renault

  • 2014 Renault Clio Cup – Price

    2014 Renault Clio Cup - Front Angle

    “We’ve enjoyed 22 fantastic years of Renault UK Clio Cup racing and the brand new Clio Cup race car is an incredibly exciting new chapter in the story for everyone”, commented Renault UK Communications Director Jeremy Townsend.

    “We will continue to run the existing car in the British championship through 2013, with the intention to then introduce the new turbo-charged Clio Cup car the following season. Getting the timing right is very important, the car will race in the Clio Eurocup next year so our teams in the UK will have ample opportunity to see it in action ahead of its planned 2014 UK debut.”, Mr. Townsend added.

    The car is currently put on various test including different race courses. It will hit the market in September, next year with price of €37,800 (excluding VAT), which is a lot, but for such amount of money you will get superfast road car.

    Talking about power, the new Clio Cup has a turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine with 220HP (161 kW) and 270Nm (199 lb-ft) of torque. The engine is mated to a 6-speed sequential gearbox. The car is FWD, but it has a LSD (limited slip differential) granting maximum traction at every conditions.

    The Clio Cup also comes with complete high-performance brake system from AP Racing. The suspension features ZF-Sachs adjustable dampers. Last, but not least is the data acquisition system with a dashboard-mounted display giving all needed information to the driver.

    The exterior of 2014 Clio Cup boasts new front fascia, a roof-mounted scoop and 17” Speedline Corse alloy wheels fitted with performance tires. There is also a rear wing, which is not only for good looks, but provide 40 kg  of downforce at speeds of over 200 km/h.

    2014 Renault Clio Cup
    2014 Renault Clio Cup

    Source: Renault