This is the new Clio Sport which replace the Clio 172, the main differences are the tuning of the induction system and cylinder head and a free flowing twin exhaust system, which gives it its extra VA VA VOOM.

The reason's for what has made the Clio a top seller:-

• Speed,
• Handling,
• Safety,
• Comfort,
• Compact size.

Now Renault Sport gives it more:-

• A maximum speed of 139mph,
• 182 brake horse power at 6200rpm,
• 2 litre 16v VVT engine,
• 0 to 60 time of 7.1,
• 200 Nm of torque at 5250rpm.

Handling the power and torque is a 5 speed manual gearbox and ventilated disc on the front with ABS, EBD (elecronic brake distribution) and Traction Control with ESP.

Providing the road holding power is sports suspension settings, coupled with sports ratio hydraulic assisted steering and Michelin Exalto tyres on 8 spoke 16" alloy wheels.

The Renault SRP's combination of airbags and seatbelts provides safety, while for luxury there are part leather/Alcantara seats, a leather steering wheel and gear knob, and also aluminium surround instruments.

Slip into the seat of the Clio Renault Sport 182, turn the key to start it up its competition bred engine, and the phrase "iron fist in a velvet glove" will spring to mind. The sensation will confirm the hints of power under the bonnet that are visible on the outside, the alloy wheels, the purposeful front air intake, the lowered suspension, the Xenon headlights, the discreet badging and the slightly less discreet optional competition stripes. There's evidence of Renault Sport influence on the inside too, in the instruments, the Renault Sport logo on the form fitting seats and the light ally drilled Pedals.

But the impression is also of a velvet glove of luxury. The leather rimmed steering wheel is designed for precise control and tactile pleasure in equal measures; the seat are designed to give grip and support, but they are upholstered in leather and Alcantara, materials that feel as sumptuous as they look With a CD player controlled without your hands leaving the steering wheel, climate control and cruise control, this is a car designed to pamper you and your passengers even as it feeds your enthusiasm for driving.

Here is the full specification list of the Renault Sport Clio 182:-

• 16" Renaultsport alloy wheels with 205/45 tyres o ABS with EBD
• Body coloured sports rear spoiler
• Extended front wings and sills
• Renaultsport front and rear bumper
• Body coloured bumpers, door handles and side mouldings
• Climate Control o Heat reflecting windscreen
• 4x40W Cabasse RDS radio single CD with 6 speakers and remote control
• Leather/alcantara upholstery with sports front seats
• Aluminium finish fascia inserts and instrument surrounds
• Double optic Xenon headlamps with auto height adjustment
• Headlamp wash
• Front fog lamps
• ESP
• Remote control central locking
• Cruise Control with Speed Limiter
• Insurance approved Thatcham Cat 1 alarm
• Driver and passenger two stage auto adaptive airbags
• Lateral airbags
• Front passenger airbag deactivation
• R.A.I.D. (Renault Anti Intruder Device)
• Body coloured electric/heated door mirrors
• Drilled alumium pedals
• Carpet mats
• Lumbar adjustable driver's seat
• 60:40 split rear seat
• 3 height adjustable rear headrests
• 3 lap and diagnoal rear seat belts
• Smart rear wiper
• Rain sensitive automatic wipers
• Automatic lights
• Exterior temperatuire guage
• Front map reading light & delayed courtesy light
• ISOFIX on front passenger seat
• ISOFIX on outer rear seats
• Puncture inflation aerosol ilo spare wheel
• Pollen filter
• Luggage net in boot
• Illuminated vanity mirrors
• Multi function trip computer

The colours you can have your 182 in are as follows:-

Racing Blue                                                             Black Gold

Titanium                                                                    Arctic Blue

i.d. Special Paint £1,150.00 extra

Paddock Green                                                            Liquid Yellow

The extra options you can have on the car are as follows:-

• Cup Suspension Pack - lower ride height, stiffer springs and dampers, stiffer tyre sidewalls, anthracite coloured wheels and revised steering geometry £200.00
• Cup Spoiler Pack - additional lower front spoiler, enlarged rear spoiler £150.00
• Satellite Navigation - full colour screen & mapping function (not with Cup Spoiler Pack) £1,500.00
• Metallic Paint £325.00
• i.d. Paint £1,150.00
• Competition Stripes (only with Racing Blue) £295.00
• 6xCD Multi-changer £300.00
• Pre-telephone Equipment £100.00

I think the stripes are a bit of a rip off really as they are only stickers you could save about £250 and get them done by some one else. But both Cup packs are a real bargain for what you get and they only make the car better so you can't go wrong with those 2 extra packs.