Cup Racers

[Bryan]

after watching the final round of the RenaultSport Clio Cup today at Oulton Park, it was pointed out to me bu Yozza that the Cup Racers are infact your average Clio 172

reason for this - the rear spoiler, it is a 172 item, much shallower than the Cups effort

anybody else have any views on this??

 

[RS-Steve]

According to the programme from today the clios are...

"a racing version of the phase 2 Clio Renaultsport 172 Cup "

I know what you mean bout the spoiler tho.

 

[RS-Steve]

However taken from renaultsport.co.uk it doesnt mention the cup in the spec??









Bodyshell



Renaultsport Clio 172, three-door, left-hand-drive.



Engine



Sealed, 16-valve, 4-cylinder, type F4R with Orbisoud race exhaust system and catalytic converter, built and developed by Renaultsport.



Capacity


1998cc.



Max Output


180bhp & 6,500rpm



Max Torque


21.5mkg @ 5,500rpm



Spark Plugs


NGK PFR6E10



ECU


Sealed Magneti Marelli MF4L ignition system



Gearbox



Sealed Sadev 6-speed, sequential gearbox, mechanical control with Limited Slip Differential using single plate competition clutch.



Lubricant



Engine


ELF Evolution SXR 5w/40



Gearbox


Tranself B90LS



Speed Meausrements (approx.)



0-100mph


10.5 seconds



200kmh-0


5.5 seconds





Suspension



Front


MacPherson strut with competition coil over spring and adjustable spring platform. Modified front anti-rollbar. Modified front subframe.



Rear


Non-adjustable trailing arms. Competition coil over damper and adjustable spring platform



Brakes



Front


Uprated vented discs and calipers using Performance Friction 97 pads.



Rear


Clio Renaultsport 172 discs and calipers using Performance Friction 97 pads. Cockpit adjustable bias, front to rear.



Wheels



All-round Speedline Corse, 15 x 7 inch race alloys, four fixing studs each.



Tyres



Michelin Control
Size: 19/57 x 15 (slick)
Size: 18/57 x 15 (treaded)





Instrumentation and Passenger Cell



Electronic Dashboard from Clio Renaultsport V6, two-stage oil and water warning lights with diagnostic capability. Analog rev counter. Composite door panels. Detachable steering wheel plus deformable steering column from Clio Renaultsport V6. Euroncap-approved Clio Renaultsport 172 fuel cell. FIA-approved fire extinguisher.



Minimum Weight



900kg without driver/995kg with driver

 

[Bryan]

yeah we read the same thing in the programme, but the spoiler thing did confuse me a little

 

[RS-Steve]

I should imagine they are standard 172s cos the comp has been goin longer than the cup has been around and i doubt that the teams would replace the cars for the sake of a spoiler?? The cups extra dimensions were possibly based on the competitions cars rather than the other way round??

 

[canfordcliffs]

0-100mph


10.5 seconds

How do they manage this then?..is it just because of the weight saving?..engine is at 180bhp right?..but there must have been some massive modifications to achieve these times?

 

[MarkCup]

The minimum weights (from memory) are 900 kgs wet, and 975 kgs with a driver. Any team thats bang on the minimum weight is going to have a pretty good power-to-weight ratio...but is that enough to crack 100 mph in 10.5 seconds???

 

[telford_mike]

The 0-100 time is a direct result of the sequential gearbox. Its absolutely amazing. Full-throttle changes, 6-speed close ratio. The lack of weight helps too.

 

[McBunny]

erm they are actually mk1 172s with mk2 bodykits they have never been anywhere near a clio cup in their lifes

 

[Eddd]

The Cup was named after the racers.

 

[Rich-D]

Quote: Originally posted by telford_mike on 22 September 2003

The 0-100 time is a direct result of the sequential gearbox. Its absolutely amazing. Full-throttle changes, 6-speed close ratio. The lack of weight helps too.

Yup, becuase the Cup Racer aint much lighter than a Cup road car at 950kg!

 

[Tom]

Quote: Originally posted by Eddd on 22 September 2003

The Cup was named after the racers.

And thats it. nothing more.

The cups are based on std 172 shells.

 

[McBunny]

like i said the cup racers are mk1 172s with mk2 bodykits