It's Here :o) New RS200 with Cup Chassis

[madhops87]

Its growing on me the more I see it. Carbon fibre on the front would look good.

 

[Mr Burns]

I'd like to see a 200 parked side by side with a 197 in the same colour... just to see if the 200 is that much uglier!

Nice motor though mate, as I said before... the black wheels suit it!

 

[Phill1978]

-It isn't as quick as a FRS

i agree actually and i didnt say it was faster than a focus rs. so dont jump. but the fact that it will be a close one says a lot about the handling of the car but we will have to wait to see what the mags and online journo`s say first..

also, it will be the fastest renaultsport clio ?

 

[Šįk]

love it m8!! nice one!

 

[Phill1978]

interior pics m8 ?

 

[ForceIndia]

this is probably the fastest renaultsport car ever made on the right track... without slick cut tyres.

also, it will be the fastest renaultsport clio ?

Watch your step whilst backtracking fella!

 

[Tony Hunter]

i agree actually and i didnt say it was faster than a focus rs. so dont jump. but the fact that it will be a close one says a lot about the handling of the car but we will have to wait to see what the mags and online journo`s say first..

also, it will be the fastest renaultsport clio ?

Err no

 

[ForceIndia]

Err no

Probably the only voice with experience on here. I can't wait for the 5th gear feature, just to either way the CS response will be golden!!

 

[Tony Hunter]

But I know the truth


Actually the power to weight ratio etc etc etc,the 182 woks out at 8bhp more.


And the the comments will be classic.

 

[Fletcher]

But I know the truth


Actually the power to weight ratio etc etc etc,the 182 woks out at 8bhp more.


And the the comments will be classic.

And the 172 cup is even quicker.

 

[Phill1978]

But I know the truth


Actually the power to weight ratio etc etc etc,the 182 woks out at 8bhp more.

you mean the quoted power ? most 182`s are 175bhp and 172`s are usually 165bhp ther light weight is the only saving grace, put a passenger in or two and it becomes a fairly average paced car TBH.

also in a test between a clio 200 and a 182 on a tight track it may well be in the 182`s favour no doubt but id imagine there are proper circuits where the clio 200 would be faster... not to mention any test where you have one well looked after well run in car vs a very tight new car isnt exactly fair when power to weight is so close

 

[Phill1978]

Watch your step whilst backtracking fella!

thought it was a pretty good escape tbh

 

[Tony Hunter]

They call it progress.

Clio200 is a very nice car though,I would deff have one.

 

[ForceIndia]

you mean the quoted power ? most 182`s are 175bhp and 172`s are usually 165bhp ther light weight is the only saving grace, put a passenger in or two and it becomes a fairly average paced car TBH.

also in a test between a clio 200 and a 182 on a tight track it may well be in the 182`s favour no doubt but id imagine there are proper circuits where the clio 200 would be faster... not to mention any test where you have one well looked after well run in car vs a very tight new car isnt exactly fair when power to weight is so close

You're so funny, it's amazing. So a 1*2 besting a 200 on a tight track isn't fair, we need a proper track. But a 200 getting close to a FRS on a tight track, that's ok?
One minute the 200's as quick as the FRS, then it isn't, make your mind up!

 

[R1XPH]

All that shiney gloss plastic looks horrible and the 'facelift' is just boring sadly.

It'd be a bit unfair for everyone to start commenting on performance though, since most of us haven't driven one . I'm sure it drives beautifully

I'm sure its identical to the 197

 

[Phill1978]

You're so funny, it's amazing. So a 1*2 besting a 200 on a tight track isn't fair, we need a proper track. But a 200 getting close to a FRS on a tight track, that's ok?
One minute the 200's as quick as the FRS, then it isn't, make your mind up!

would a 182 be as fast as a go kart on a go kart track ?


anyways.. seen as this is a pics thread i think it should stay that way

interior pics pls

 

[ForceIndia]

would a 182 be as fast as a go kart on a go kart track ?

Flol, lets just avoid the point then. Is the FRS/200 vid irrelevant then?

 

[fizzy_drink]

Mint!

I'm planning on the same car, but in red hopefully. What deal did you get in the end?

 

[Slinky Wizard]

I'll try and get some interior shots tomorrow afternoon. In regards the black on the front - it really is like marmite. It works really well on black, yellow and white cars - but wouldn't work so well on neutral or darker colours. I specifically went for the black wheels as again they set off the white really well, and look great with the red calipers underneath. Hopefully I should get the cup stickers next week; Renault sent Twingo ones to the dealer so they wanted to confirm before putting them on!

I can help a bit in the RS vs RS200 debate. I also have a Focus ST which puts out about 290bhp with the mods I have on it - and I can safely say that in a straight line (at the moment!) it eats the RS200 big style; that may change when the RS200 is run in as it feels very very tight at the moment.

However, my view is that the RS200 is a lot more stable than the ST round corners with what feels like never-ending amounts of grip; I guess the cup chassis helps with this. Mostly though it's down to weight in the corners, with the ST weighing nigh on 1500kg, vs the 1250ish of the RS200.

Overall, yes, an RS200 could keep up with a normal ST, but a modded ST or stock RS would open up a decent lead on the straights and still have enough to keep the RS200 at bay round the corners.

Regards,

James Mayl

 

[leeds_182]

I just cant get on with the front end but the rest looks good.

Good choice of colour.

 

[Tony Hunter]

I'll try and get some interior shots tomorrow afternoon. In regards the black on the front - it really is like marmite. It works really well on black, yellow and white cars - but wouldn't work so well on neutral or darker colours. I specifically went for the black wheels as again they set off the white really well, and look great with the red calipers underneath. Hopefully I should get the cup stickers next week; Renault sent Twingo ones to the dealer so they wanted to confirm before putting them on!

I can help a bit in the RS vs RS200 debate. I also have a Focus ST which puts out about 290bhp with the mods I have on it - and I can safely say that in a straight line (at the moment!) it eats the RS200 big style; that may change when the RS200 is run in as it feels very very tight at the moment.

However, my view is that the RS200 is a lot more stable than the ST round corners with what feels like never-ending amounts of grip; I guess the cup chassis helps with this. Mostly though it's down to weight in the corners, with the ST weighing nigh on 1500kg, vs the 1250ish of the RS200.

Overall, yes, an RS200 could keep up with a normal ST, but a modded ST or stock RS would open up a decent lead on the straights and still have enough to keep the RS200 at bay round the corners.

Regards,

James Mayl

Trust me you will love it,enjoy.

 

[Justin]

I quite like it! Like the PS aswell

 

[BREMBO]

Seen one of these in Perth, looked very nice

 

[Timmay]

gorgeous wheels

 

[Seedy172]

Looks great in white

 

[Alex_X93]

V nice, I cant help it from the front reminds me of a big liquorise allsort.

 

[Jason_E]

Love that, specially in white. Lush car mate

 

[Ribena]

Looks lovely. Think you definately made the right choice with colour and the wheels

 

[Tigger]

Looks mint, enjoy it and get more pics up

Welcome to ClioSport too lol

 

[Gorms]

love it. Pick mine up on Friday and I live in odiham so just down the road. I went for the cup in the end but will be getting the sides colour coded and the mirrors too. Mine is the exact same as yours so gimme a wave or a flash.

Paul

 

[Paul.]

ive just put a wee mini write up in the discussion bit after test driving one today impressive!

 

[ben_r1]

Only colour to have the 200 in IMO

 

[Gaz_]

what is the option ticked for the darker headlamp clusters?

 

[Naith]

photoshop isnt as good.

looks well, wasnt sure on them at first but this looks really well

 

[Gorms]

darker headlights only come on the ff 200.

Paul

 

[VeinAST]

Love it! Looks awesome

 

[jocker]

heres a link on the focus v Clio.

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http://www.autocar.co.uk/VideosWallpape ... 40847&CT=V

And the 197 was quicker round a track than a trophy (evo test i think) in part due to the 197's fantastic brakes

 

[crazycup_racer]

saw one of these in kfc huntingdon on friday!! Wasn't you fella was it??

 

[Tav]

Too many people worried about how it looks, if you buy it with the cup chassis then it's a drivers car. It doesn't need to give you a trouser tent it only needs to entertain from behind the wheel.

Looks great, I'm jealous! Hope it does you well!

 

[scott1205]

Very nice!

Laptop touchpad photoshopping FTL but tbh:

me and JME where talking about why they didnt just colour code that bit at FCS

it does look much better