Which does rather amplify the fun. Enter, then, Renaultsport number eight - a 2003 Clio 172 Cup. This one was owned by a mate who spent a considerable amount on it during his tenure. And in truth ...

They just suit too many situations to not be included. And they come little better than a Clio 172 Cup. You know that, we know that; the world knows that. But as the Renault rebirth continues ...

Hence the Clio 182's spec includes air-conditioning ... To be fair, the inclusion of ABS is something we welcome, as its absence on the 172 Cup was acutely noticeable, especially on the open ...

Ever since the Renault 5 Gordini, Renault hot hatches have been a bit feisty. So when the Renault Clio 172 appeared in 1999 as the first car (other than the niche Spyder) from the new RenaultSport sub ...

an even playing field and limited modifications or upgrades is why I would recommend Clio Cup. The series is made for all levels of drivers, from beginners to seasoned racers. A good 172/182 Clio ...

Since the launch of the R8 Gordini Cup in 1966, Renaultsport has been ever-present on the racetracks of Europe and the rest of the world. The four generations of the Clio Cup have earned ...

Engines/Performance With it’s 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder engine the Clio 200 manages to deliver a punchy 197bhp in both the ‘Standard’ and ‘Cup’ versions. Reaching its max torque at around ...

Pigeonhole: Hot hatch. Philosophy: Go-kart with a roof. Trivia: The only way to pick the Cup version of the Clio is by its grey-finished 16-inch alloy wheels. Renault took over the French ...