We are conducting one of the most popular pocket sports of 2000: Renault Clio V6. Is it really good sports that we remember or we don’t get older?
Actually, it was inevitable. With Renault Clio, my love story dates back to 2011 when I bought the 1.2 16V “Extreme” in 2005 after confirming the driving card. Three years later, as a university student, I managed to collect enough money to buy a Renault Sport Clio 182 “Fat Fat in 2005. It wasn’t a Renault Clio V6 like this, But I like it.
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I appreciated it for the next eight years, but unfortunately it was on my way of life. In 2022, instead of leaving there, I decided that it was time to let another driver be happy. I haven’t changed it yet, but I’ve often asked myself since then: so what now? Logic suggests such a thing …
This was the car where my obsession started to Renault Clio. His History started with the Clio V6 Cup in the late 90sA single race race series designed to introduce the new Clio series. Later, at the 1998 Paris Motor Fair, Renault presented a road prototype based on the same racing car, and the reaction was very large.
Actually, don’t mix so much that Renault Tom Walkkinshaw Racing returned to see if such a car was open to the public and applicable. The phase 1 variant was born out of madness on wheels, at least among the combustion cars.
About 171 mm wider and 38 mm longer In addition to a normal Clio and a traditional suspension and a completely new rear structure, there was an front and a wide 110 mm route behind 138 mm. The change was clear, but the important thing was inside.
Inside, the most relevant, the rear seats and the body was lost, because they 230 HP 3.0 -lter V6 engine on the rear wheels. Between 2001 and 2002, 1,631 units were produced, but soon the reputation of being a little slippery on the road was won. There are rumors that three quarters of the cars have fallen into one curve.
Because, Renault returned to the drawing table to create a stage 2 And even though most of the development was carried out again by TWR, the cars were also touched by RenaultSport. The formula looked like what was already used, but the materials were refined to find a better upgraded car.
Although its renewed appearance is compatible with Clio’s revival, The engine now produces about 255 hpThe chassis was modified and longer had a longer 33 mm axis, a wider 23 mm front, an advanced suspension and a harder subchassi. All this is more scandalous with the naked eye and to make a little more civilized driving.
Considering the time he touches us today, all this is very worried. Start better now. From the driver’s seat, the cabin, a large steering wheel and a ridiculous high seat position is almost the same as any clip of the generation, but when I turn the key, you realize that everything is not what it seems.
At the beginning, it is difficult to get used to it at first. Address heavy, unfortunate return radiusAnd because of the swollen wheel steps, I find myself looking at the mirrors. But I was surprised how beautiful it was.
A great analog, driving comfortable, power distribution is impressive and a little closed. Don’t let him deceive you. As my trust grows, revolutions and V6 film music increase.
Certainly, He did not give enough confidence in fast curves Despite his packaged stance, he fights with extra weight compared to my old 182 and does not help wet roads. But this is a better guiding car and I was relieved to keep it in the right direction.
“Clean game: From 1.2 to a V6, you have come a long way. It may have taken 13 years to put myself on the steering wheel of one of these cars, but it’s worth waiting.
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