Clio 182 Sport
14 January 2004, 10:14 PM
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Weight is "allegedly" the same as a mk2 172, but that's yet to be proven...
Assuming it is the same weight, it's still got a lower power-to-weight ratio than a Cup, even with the extra 10bhp! If it turns out to be heavier (likely) then this will obviously slow it slightly.
So it should be quicker than a mk2 172, but slower than a Cup, and I reckon the stats for the mk1 172 won't be far off.
Assuming it is the same weight, it's still got a lower power-to-weight ratio than a Cup, even with the extra 10bhp! If it turns out to be heavier (likely) then this will obviously slow it slightly.
So it should be quicker than a mk2 172, but slower than a Cup, and I reckon the stats for the mk1 172 won't be far off.
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No lightweight version a la Cup. You can get a "Cup" suspension option, which IIRC is different to the standard 182 setup, but not the same as the original Cup.
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Report on Auto Express web site, also looks like a cup will be coming to.
The power increase coincides with changes to the whole Clio range - not so much a facelift, as a tidy-up to keep it competitive until an all-new model appears late next year. Visual differences are limited, but are more noticeable on the 182. Fresh bumpers and a slightly different nose distinguish the new version, while the Sport gets exclusive graphite grey alloy wheels and twin chromed exhaust pipes.
Inside, the racy theme continues. The seats are covered in grey perforated Alcantara, with colour-coded belts, and are among the most comfortable and supportive of any performance car, let alone a souped-up supermini. The 182 also gets revised instruments with a new digital display located between the conventional dials.
The big news is under the bonnet. Using the original Clio 172's engine as a basis, Renault's engineers have modified the exhaust manifold to improve gas flow, allowing more efficient cylinder operation. Fuel-injection changes and a slightly different crank profile have also contributed to the power increase.
This is readily noticeable on the road. Although not hugely quicker than the car it replaces, the 182 has a smoother and more linear power delivery, and it's much easier to maintain traction while pulling away quickly. Meanwhile, the suspension has been altered to give better comfort, without affecting the Clio's legendary handling. The ride is less fidgety over bumpy surfaces, too, largely due to a longer wheelbase and wider track. Increased spring and damper rates give firmer suspension, and the set-up is further enhanced by stiffer anti-roll bars. The car also sits 20mm lower than the current machine. The result is awe-inspiring grip, and a chassis which can be exploited by even the most average of drivers.
Push the Clio 182 hard, and you will soon see it's a force to be reckoned with. It still offers a heady mix of performance and balance that can shame many a 'proper' sports car - yet at the same time it's as useful as any standard Clio hatchback when it comes to getting the shopping in.
The power increase coincides with changes to the whole Clio range - not so much a facelift, as a tidy-up to keep it competitive until an all-new model appears late next year. Visual differences are limited, but are more noticeable on the 182. Fresh bumpers and a slightly different nose distinguish the new version, while the Sport gets exclusive graphite grey alloy wheels and twin chromed exhaust pipes.
Inside, the racy theme continues. The seats are covered in grey perforated Alcantara, with colour-coded belts, and are among the most comfortable and supportive of any performance car, let alone a souped-up supermini. The 182 also gets revised instruments with a new digital display located between the conventional dials.
The big news is under the bonnet. Using the original Clio 172's engine as a basis, Renault's engineers have modified the exhaust manifold to improve gas flow, allowing more efficient cylinder operation. Fuel-injection changes and a slightly different crank profile have also contributed to the power increase.
This is readily noticeable on the road. Although not hugely quicker than the car it replaces, the 182 has a smoother and more linear power delivery, and it's much easier to maintain traction while pulling away quickly. Meanwhile, the suspension has been altered to give better comfort, without affecting the Clio's legendary handling. The ride is less fidgety over bumpy surfaces, too, largely due to a longer wheelbase and wider track. Increased spring and damper rates give firmer suspension, and the set-up is further enhanced by stiffer anti-roll bars. The car also sits 20mm lower than the current machine. The result is awe-inspiring grip, and a chassis which can be exploited by even the most average of drivers.
Push the Clio 182 hard, and you will soon see it's a force to be reckoned with. It still offers a heady mix of performance and balance that can shame many a 'proper' sports car - yet at the same time it's as useful as any standard Clio hatchback when it comes to getting the shopping in.
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