Holdcroft Announces Price for New Renault Clio Renaultsport 197 Cup
As the biggest market for Renaultsport cars, the UK's love affair with the ever-popular hot hatch is set to increase even further as Renault throws down the gauntlet to its rivals with ordering now open for the eagerly-awaited Clio Renaultsport 197 Cup.
Holdcroft Renault are delighted at the latest New Clio Renaultsport 197 'Cup' pricing. The new model is just £14,995 a staggering £1,000 less than current 'standard' Clio Renaultsport 197.
The new variant differs from the previous incarnation in having a taller fifth and sixth gear ratios for more relaxed motorway cruising on all Clio Renaultsport 197 models.
Plus, Renault has responded to customer demand by introducing a new option of non-metallic white paint throughout the range at just £150. The colour is becoming increasingly fashionable on sportscars and it's popularity is likely to rise in 2008.
The 'Cup' chassis is now available as an option on standard Clio Renaultsport 197's and orders for these are now being taken by Holdcroft Renault in Stoke and Crewe. These cars are set to hit UK showrooms from December 2007 onwards.
The `Cup' chassis, which made its debut on the limited edition Clio Renaultsport 197 F1 Team R27, has already received immense acclaim and Renault is confident that the Clio Renaultsport 197 Cup will repeat the success of its predecessors, the much-loved Clio Renaultsport 172 Cup and 182 Cup.
Both these cars endeared themselves to many enthusiasts who could do without some of the luxury equipment of the normal car in order to obtain better performance and the added benefit of a lower price. The Clio Renaultsport 197 Cup is designed to have a similar effect with some new changes, such as the removal of heavier equipment to enhance performance and reduce price.
Performance as standard
The 'Cup' chassis has been specifically designed to deliver top performance and handling, with a 7mm reduction in ride height to enhance performance when cornering, uprated springs by + 27% at the front and + 30% at the rear and stiffer dampers (+10%) for enhanced handling, steering precision and stability.
With immediate effect, for more relaxed motorway driving, the Cup models, as well as the rest of the Clio Renaultsport range, feature taller fifth and sixth gear ratios, raised from 16.1 mph/ 1,000 rpm to 17.1 in fifth and from 18.9 mph/ 1,000 to 20.5 in sixth.
The 197 Cup has been stripped down to its bare essentials, ensuring it is all about performance at a very competitive price. The interior dashboard and centre console has been taken from Renault's entry-level Clio Extreme model, whilst some items of equipment, which come as standard on the Clio Renaultsport 197, air conditioning and curtain airbags have been moved to the options list for the Cup version, priced at £525 and £200 respectively.
The two other options available for the Clio Renaultsport 197 Cup are Renault i.d. 17" Speedline alloy wheels in satin black at £175 and, in keeping with `Cup' tradition, lightweight Renaultsport Recaro seats at £850.
Other equipment such as cruise control, speed limiter and electric door mirrors, have been removed entirely or replaced. For example, the Renault Hands Free keycard with steering wheel height and reach adjustment. The Cup has a traditional standard key with remote-control door locking. The steering wheel has height adjustment only.
Stand out from the crowd
The Clio Renaultsport 197 Cup will be instantly identifiable with its red Brembo brake calipers, 17" Anthracite alloy wheels and exclusive `Cup' badges on the base of the B-pillar in line with the rear windows.
To ensure the car stands out from the crowd even further, the Cup is only available in three colours. Non-metallic Racing Blue is standard, whilst metallic Nimbus (grey) is a £360 option. For the first time ever, and in response to customer demand, particularly from the lively Community Forum on www.renaultsport.co.uk, Renault is offering the option of `i.d.' (individual design) Glacier White on the Clio Renaultsport 197 Cup, priced at £150.
New options for standard Clio Renaultsport 197
There are a number of new options available on the standard Clio Renaultsport 197 including the `Cup' chassis, a £400 option on the standard Clio Renaultsport 197, which includes the 17" Anthracite dark-grey alloy wheels and red brake calipers.
To make the exterior of your 197 even sportier, there are a number of `i.d.' options available including Speedline wheels in black with satin finish (£175).
Insurance groups are still to be confirmed, but are expected to be competitive.
Customers can find out more information by visiting their nearest Holdcroft Renault dealer at Holdcroft Renault Crewe, Weston Road, Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 6JS (Tel: 01270 531000) or Holdcroft Renault Hanley, Leek Road, Hanley, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, ST1 6AD (Tel: 01782 214371)
Or logging on to:
www.renaultsport.com
