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The Clio Renault Sport V6 255 is a Clio with attitude. The huge extended wheels arches designed to house 18" alloy wheels shod with high performance Michelin tyres developed specifically for the car, are evidence of the same priorities. At the rear, the wide body and side air intakes are there for a very good reason. The rear seats have been disposed of to put the engine where you would find it in all F1 cars, in the middle.
The twin exhaust pipes are a forceful hint about the mid mounted 3 litre 24 valve V6, Delivering 255bhp at 7150rpm and with 300 Nm of torque at just 4650rpm. The sound of that engine has to be heard to be believed. Only inches from the two cabin occupants, it makes a throaty growl on tickover turn into a spine tingling scream at 7000rpm. Yet slot it into sixth gear on the motorway and the engine becomes quieter to let you enjoy the 6 disc CD player should you wish to.
The Clio Renault Sport V6 255 is a machine of superlatives. The only mid-engined hot hatch in the world, it has an engine that embodies every Renault has learned in the field of competition. This isn't just a big engine shoehorned into a small car, this is an engine in which every component. from the inlet plenum chamber, the inlet and exhaust tracts of the cylinder head, the valves and camshafts to the exhaust system, has been modified by Renault Sport to provide rare driving satisfaction.
The engineering excellence that results in acceleration from 0 to 62mpg in 5.8 seconds and a maximum speed of 152mph is combined with seamless flexibility. Thanks to a maximum torque figure of 300Nm, the V6 offers breath taking acceleration, made possible by a specially developed six speed close ratio gearbox that brings out the best in any driver. The engine may be hidden but there are plenty of clues to its potential in the car's stance. Twin chrome finished exhausts, generous air vents at the front and sides and the rear bumper's lower section, designed to ventilate that potent power unit, speak volumes about the V6's power.
You will appreciate the unique appeal of the Clio Renault Sport V6 255 every time you open the door. The handle is tucked away, almost out of sight in the deep channels that lead to the massive air intake positioned ahead of the rear wheels. Open the door and slip in over the wide sill and you will also appreciate the individuality of the car. An elegantly finished cover hides the mid mounted engine and at the same time draws attention to lies beneath the cover. Settle into the seat, trimmed in leather and Alcantara with 5 interior colours to choose from, and see how the hefty aluminium gearknob is weighted carefully to complement the driver's gear changing skill, is marked with the Positions of six closely spaced ratios. Feel the leather steer wheel and see how it's shaped to give full view of the satin aluminium trimmed instruments and notice the competition pedals, drilled for lightness.
The 5 interior colours are:-
Light Grey Blue The colours available on the Clio V6 255 are:-
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