Fifth Gear's test involves hot laps in both cars, and despite having less horsepower per ton, the newer Clio 200 Cup wins. Former touring car champion Jason Plato insinuates that this is partly ...

After seven years on the market Renault has replaced the Clio Cup with an all-new model based on the Clio R.S. 200 EDC.Power comes from a Cosworth-tuned 1.6-liter turbo-four, which sends 220 hp ...

Renault makes another hot Clio which also has a sequential gearbox but, unlike the Clio 200 Turbo EDC, it also has a clutch pedal. It’s the new Clio Cup race car and we’ve had a go in it.

The Clio Cup is precise, and despite missing electronic aids (ABS included), this is one forgiving machine. Since these cars were prepared for the press days, a safe setup was chosen.

Based on the Clio Cup of the day, all Trophys came in Capsicum Red, with a spoiler borrowed from the Clio V6 and a set of Speedline alloys for a weight-saving of a worthy 1.3kg per corner.

In this episode Fifth Gear compares two of Europe’s hottest superminis, the 208HP MINI Cooper S JCW and the 197HP Renault Clio RS Cup to find out which is the most rewarding car to drive. Along ...

With nearly 50 years of experience in motorsport, Renault Sport Technologies has drawn on its knowledge to create the latest high performance competition car.

Even though the Clio Cup can’t match the turbo Vauxhall’s punchy in-gear response, ... With a residual of 45.2 per cent, the Clio 197 Cup is the best performer of our trio.

The Cup car’s slicks are replaced by road-going Michelin Pilot Sport 3 tyres, and an ECU tweak reduces boost and locks out sixth gear - as well as implementing an obligatory 100mph speed limiter.

Anyone who has watched ITV4's (very good) BTCC coverage in recent seasons can't fail to have noticed the Clio Cup and Ginetta Junior championships. Both provide really entertaining and fiercely ...