Renault Rolls Out Orange-Flavored Scenic Conquest

PARIS — Maybe they should have called it "Orange Crush." Renault said it will unveil its off-roader Scenic Conquest, a car that is top-heavy with orange inside and out, for the first time at the upcoming Geneva auto show. The Scenic Conquest goes on sale in Europe in June.

The Scenic Conquest differs from the rest of Renault's Scenic range with its extra 20mm (roughly 3/4 of an inch) of ground clearance, twin skid plates and a suspension that has been modified to take on rough terrain. Outdoorsy extras include an interior bike rack, guards for the door and trunk sills and more storage units.

The Scenic Conquest gets exclusive "Cayenne Orange" exterior paint, as well as orange cabin graphics, orange seatbelts and orange stitching. The lower part of the front bumper has a black graphic coating, and the sides are protected with chunky rubber strips.

Engine choices include a 2.0-liter gas engine that develops 132 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and 141 pound-feet of torque at 3,750 rpm. It is mated to a six-speed manual transmission. There is also a 1.9-liter diesel engine that delivers 129 hp at 4,000 rpm and 221 lb-ft of torque at 2,000 rpm. It is coupled to a six-speed transmission.

Renault said two additional engines will be available in certain markets. They include a 1.6-liter gas engine that develops 110 hp at 6,000 rpm and 112 lb-ft of torque at 4,250 rpm, and a 105-hp version of Renault's 1.5-liter diesel that generates peak power at 4,000 rpm and 177 lb-ft of torque at 2,000 rpm. Engines are mated to a six-speed manual transmission.

The Renault Scenic is roughly the size of a Toyota RAV4.

Renault Clio F1 Team R27

It's called the Renault Clio F1 Team R27, but we can dispense with the mealy mouthed title and simply regard this hot Clio as the Cup version.

Built to commemorate the launch of Renault's latest F1 car, this Clio comes with the same 197bhp 2.0-litre engine as the normal Renaultsport Clio, but stiffer, lower suspension is borrowed from the Cup race car and there are 17in alloy wheels finished a fetching anthracite colour scheme.

The R27 Clio will be built in limited numbers with only 500 cars being made, each with a plaque to prove it.

The car will be no quicker in a straight line, but Renault promises us it will be an even bigger hoot to drive than the standard 197.

Apparently an even hotter Clio with a turbocharged engine is on the cards. Watch this space.

source: topgear

The Clio Renault F1 Team R27, An entry into the World of Formula 1

To mark the international launch of the new R27, Renault Sport Technologies will present the Clio Renault F1 Team in Amsterdam today. This will be a unique opportunity for enthusiasts to celebrate the achievements of the two-fold world champion Formula 1 Team with the unveiling of a unique car packed with sports features and technologies.

Offering sensations of pure performance, passion and driving pleasure, the special edition Clio Renault Sport asserts its
identity across a unique look and sporty dynamics, boosted by range of equipment drawn from the best of competition vehicles.

Asserting the Renault F1 Team identity With its red brake callipers, its new Sirius yellow colouring and exclusive Renault F1 Team and World Champion markings, this special edition of the Clio Renault Sport will be immediately identified with its older sibling, the Mégane Renault F1 Team.

The interior features Récaro seats, and the numbered plate evokes its unique sports character. Chassis and settings for ultimate efficiency Clio Renault F1 Team R27 rests on a Cup chassis. BeBop 17’’ Dark Anthracite wheels provide more sensation and road-holding accuracy. Its base is lower than the Clio Renault Sport, efficiency is improved by adjusted shock-absorbers and specific springs.

This means more performance and extreme pleasure. The general public will find more details on this Special Edition Clio Renault F1 Team R27 at the next Geneva Car Show. Test drives and commercial marketing at a later stage.