RS Monaco Clio surprise (Renault Clio R.S.16)

[Martin.]

Without looking back through every post to find it.

Can someone give me a summary pretty please....

Is this being made, has it already been given the go ahead? What are the estimated prices?

I really like the look of it.

 

[Clio_fool]

Without looking back through every post to find it.

Can someone give me a summary pretty please....
Clio megane hybrid.

Is this being made, has it already been given the go ahead? What are the estimated prices?
Maybe be built. Very expensive.

I really like the look of it.
So does everyone else!

Done.

 

[Martin.]

Haha. How expensive are we talking, or has there been no mention of price yet?

 

[BoatNonce]

34k, maybe more.

@RMDavis I think that's just because it's a development car, I doubt the final product will have them, pedestrian safety n' ting.

 

[Richyy182]

I'm hearing that around 40 people have put money down for it already! They aren't going to make a lot of them though......

 

[sbridgey]

I'm hearing that around 40 people have put money down for it already! They aren't going to make a lot of them though......

I struggle to see how considering Renault haven't confirmed they're making it?

 

[Richyy182]

Don't shoot the messenger - someone in the business has told me he's on the list. Sounds like it will be getting built.

 

[Ol11ep]

Take a look at @olliepcouk's Tweet: https://twitter.com/olli.../779394809425457152?s=09

and

Take a look at @olliepcouk's Tweet: https://twitter.com/olli.../779394807349317632?s=09

#comingsoon

 

[BoatNonce]

Those gearchanges sound very fast for a manual box...

 

[Matt W]

Yeah that's not a manual!

 

[BoatNonce]

All together now...

Sounds good, admittedly.

 

[R3k1355]

Who is this guy??

 

[withoutabix]

Seems like this has got the go ahead then.

 

[BoatNonce]

That seems a lot more promising!

 

[Ol’ Tarby]

Quite possibly the gayest advert ever.

Like the car though

 

[Matthew]

Manual?

 

[withoutabix]

Yup

 

[Knuckles]

168mph top speed?! Sold!

 

[leeds_182]

Looked like the style of one of those adverts in that top gear episode.

 

[Rubicon_]

Love it!

 

[Feirny]

Mega want.

 

[Starlet_gt]

I need one!

 

[Stefan.]

Love it!!!

 

[Gavin.]

168mph top speed?! Sold!

kmh most likely, or after looking at a conversion most likely not 😂

 

[scotiamr2t]

very much want!

 

[DannyR]

kmh most likely, or after looking at a conversion most likely not 😂

It was Km/h, I paused it.

What a strange advert though, completely unprofessional imo?!

 

[Matt W]

It was Km/h, I paused it.

What a strange advert though, completely unprofessional imo?!

Sums up renault nicely then

 

[massiveCoRbyn]

I kind of like it. They're not taking themselves too seriously, having a bit of fun with it.

The perfect corporate nonsense that other manufacturers spew out is much worse really.

That being said, does it tell us anything more about whether they're actually going to make it?

 

[Martin_172]

epic!!! if its going ahead my trophy and 182 FF will be getting shifted on to make way for one!

 

[Stefan.]

epic!!! if its going ahead my trophy and 182 FF will be getting shifted on to make way for one!

Ohhh trophy....how much

 

[MarkCup]

There's going to be much LOLs and WTFs when Renault finally announce the price of this!

I really hope it's within reach of mere mortals but suspect it won't be.

 

[Pacman.]

35k at least with limited number will make this a very hard car to get hold of.

 

[The Psychedelic Socialist]

Starting to feel a little late to the party what with the Golf Clubsport S and the Mini JCW Challenge. At £35k it'd be more expensive than both (I think?) and probably not as quick as the Golf....

 

[MarkCup]

35k at least with limited number will make this a very hard car to get hold of.

I find that particularly hard to stomach for what is in essence a £22k Clio with an end of line Megane engine shoehorned in and some deft Dremel work on the arches.

They'll sell them all in no time though...they're almost as good as Apple at marketing!

 

[Pacman.]

It's a 22k car with a Megane Trophy R engine and running gear plus some other bits and bobs. If you was going to do the same it would cost about that and also it will come with a warranty from Renault and Prestige of owning a very, very limited edition if they decide to make it. So I think if it goes for 35k or less then it would be worth it for some people. I also predict it will try and snatch the ring record off VW.


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[Ex-User (19928)]

It's a 22k car with a Megane Trophy R engine and running gear plus some other bits and bobs. If you was going to do the same it would cost about that and also it will come with a warranty from Renault and Prestige of owning a very, very limited edition if they decide to make it. So I think if it goes for 35k or less then it would be worth it for some people. I also predict it will try and snatch the ring record off VW.


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Let's be realistic though, it's not a 22k car that they strip the engine out of and throw away.

Of course taking a car off the production line and altering it (I'm presuming this is what they'd do) will not be cheap at all. However it's still a hot hatch so as soon as they start going into the 30s with a Clio then it becomes that much more exclusive. It'll sell and it'll probably be a sound investment for those that get one.

But it's definitely a collectable and I can't imagine many will buy it to drive to the shops (assuming it hits the showrooms with harnesses!!)

I'd 100% have one based on what we've seen so far. But for the money would I have one over a FRS? Don't think so.

 

[MarkCup]

...I can't imagine many will buy it to drive to the shops...

This is the real shame...as it is what people want from Renault. Something special that can be driven day to day.

 

[Ex-User (19928)]

This is the real shame...as it is what people want from Renault. Something special that can be driven day to day.

Tbh I think the 275 Trophy fits that bill quite nicely. But once again, for the money.. RS Megane vs Focus RS ? (assuming you want a new car)

 

[BoatNonce]

I'm expecting closer to £40k tbf.

 

[MarkCup]

If bought and stored I could see them retaining some of their value.

If bought and driven every day I could see them depreciating down to early £20k figures in 2 years. Who in their right mind would do that?