When did the Renault Sport Clio 172 come out?

When did the Renault Sport Clio 172 come out?

2000 Jan Renault Sport Clio 172 launched: Phase 1 features 15in OZ alloys 2001 Feb 172 Exclusive model: 172 built, all Scarab Green, full leather, BBS alloys 2001 Jul Phase 2 (restyle, new interior, engine revisions inc electronic throttle): lower-geared, ABS, 16in alloys, 195/45 ContiSport tyres 2002 Jul Electronic Stability Program standard

What kind of car is a Renault Clio?

See Wikipedia’s guide to writing better articles for suggestions. The Clio Renault Sport (or Clio RS for short) is a hot hatch produced since 1998 by Renault Sport, the high-performance division of French automaker Renault. It is based on the Clio supermini .

When did the Renault 172 Cup come out?

In 2002 Renault released the 172 Cup, which bore the chassis code CB1N and was known by Renault as the “sport lightweight version”. The vast majority of cars were produced in D43 Mondial Blue (metallic) with a limited run of around 90 cars being produced in 640 Iceberg Silver (metallic).

How good is the RenaultSport Clio 200?

The 200 is highly regarded by EVO magazine, remaining their hot hatch of choice since 2009. “After the mild disappointment of the Clio 197, Renaultsport has got the Clio back to its very best, producing a cracking small hot hatch more than capable of chasing down supercars on eCOTY 2009 for a top five finish”.

Is the Renault Sport Clio fun to drive?

Only the awkward seating position (especially for taller drivers) detracts from the fun of driving a well-maintained Renault Sport Clio. Whichever model you’re test-driving, it should feel taut, lively and fun on the road. And quick.

Is a Renault 172 a good buy?

The 172 has been a bargain for 5-10 years, so beware – many have been thrashed on tracks, for which they are great value. The 750MC runs a popular 182 Cup race series, while many BTCC aces cut their teeth in the main Renault competition.

What is the chassis code for the 172 Cup?

2002 Aug 172 Cup added (chassis code CB1N): no aircon/side airbags/stereo/ABS/ESP, thinner glass, cloth seats, larger spoilers, wider track