With the same 3.0 litre, 24 valve V6 used in the Renault Laguna, but tuned to develop a whopping 250bhp, which will give the lightweight Clio blistering performance - 0-60mph in less than 6 seconds, and a top speed (limited) to 160mph.

The car is a complete all rounder, with amazing handling qualities and immense disc brakes all round and yet has a comfy interior that boasts twin air-bags, side impact bars, as well as a CD player, electric windows and air-conditioning.

The bodywork features many composite panels to reduce weight and add strength, with air intakes to provide air for the engine, which is mounted transversely in front of the rear wheels. Needless to say, it has no back seats! But when you own a car like this, that is the least of your worries!! A fire- and sound-proof cover is all that seperates the interior from the engine. The car rides on unique 7.7"x17" (front) and 8"x17" (rear) alloys.

The V6 Clio can claim to be the fastest 'Supermini' in the world, and shows that this innovative French company is still one of the design leaders into the 21st Century.