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This is not a repost!!!!! read and see.



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  Renault Megane
Hi peps,

(Due to my last thread being blocked, I have reposted this so i can get the repsonses i wanted. People who read this fully please the question at the end :) as i would like to know peps opinions on the williamsnew clio stuff! :) )

I brought the Autocar magazine today, for the sole purpose of there article of the re-make of the iconic beauty which is the Clio Williams LUSH! Reading up on the car it sounds like the clio i have been waiting for. 220BHP from a 1.6 lt turbo'd engine :p. The looks are that you want from a car with that power, stand out in a crowd type looks and would give any car similar size and spec shiver. The interior clean cut (As per usual with a Renault , i could only imagine the seat being comfy yet sporty and nice stature while seating and throwing round corners.

The only downfall-S, yes there are a few unfortunately. The part that started it off, 5 doors :( Why is these companies making sport cars and adding the weight of two UN-NEEDED DOORS! they have done the same to the new Ford ST, it upsets the look and presence of the car. Keep it simple, like the (gorgeous - From my VXR nut cuz lol) Corsa VXR Nurburgring ed, VW Polo R. Saying that, i believe Renault have a done a v good job concealing the door away to keep a nice clean cut mean look. In a way similar to Seat's Leon FR, but im worried that just knowing it's there is going to ruin it all.

And the BIG NO NO for me, ONLY IN AUTO!!!! Call me old fashioned but to me the most sporty feel you can get, is gear shifting the trad way with the stick. I believe this as going in a cruise round the New Forest in my STANDARD Megane, just feels awesome at 80 and upwards round the twisty roads :quiet: shifting up and down thinking im in a BTCC race lol. But by saying it is an auto, this more sounds like a semi-auto. Paddle-shift??? Well i can see as the connection between the Williams and Renault in F1, is like Wenger and Arsenal, made and formed around each other. So this could be another example of F1 coming in to our everyday cars. but will it work, or am i just hoping for a paddle shift instead of the bog standard auto. Which i believe this remake of a classic.

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I have found some photos and information here: http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/ne...-comeback-2014

Would like your thoughts and opinions as this could a car for my future shopping list. If i dnt start my car restorations, with the original:evil:
 

Christopher

ClioSport Club Member
  Z4M
Where did you bring the copy of Autocar from?

I like the idea of a new Williams. Just not one like that.
 
  A3 2.0TFSI QUATTRO
to be honest i just think its a render of what renault could do the new rs isnt even released and i wouldnt think they would introduce a limited edition straight away
 
  Renault Megane
Guessing u mean copy of photo, i got it from an email of a friend. Who owned the previous Williams. (good fun to drive :p). I dnt mind the styling of it in my eyes, but i can see where u could be coming from. And syko the new clio is coming out nxt year and teh rs is tipped for 2013 start of 2014, so there's a high possibility it will be coming out after that model. tbh in my mind i think the rumors have a base to them and renault have said temselves there is going to be a new model williams in the pipeline, weather its this one or not im excited :)
 
  Lotus Elise
I hate to be dull but its not an auto as it uses a mechanical clutch not a torque-converter.

I just hope Reno can make a decent Dual-clutch box.

Also Reno have canned the 3 door clio so why would they bring out a 3 door sport model? That would cost them a fortune in machine costs for one of their smallest markets.
 

Christopher

ClioSport Club Member
  Z4M
At least it's a proper dual clutch jobbie and not an automated manual.

Either way, I'd still prefer a manual option.
 

seb

ClioSport Club Member
  Clio trophy
Thread closed.

Repost.

User: Tom posted this before. If you have further thoughts please find that thread.
 
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