Hot Clio available — but only to 50 customers

IF you’re looking for an extremely hot hatch with a touch of exclusivity, then Renaultsport may have just the car for you!
Renault is producing a limited run of the Clio Renaultsport 200 Raider — and only 50 of them will be sold in the UK. Based on the award-winning 200 model, the Raider comes with a whole batch of extras.
Highly exclusive — usually found on the most expensive cars — and a first for the French carmaker, the Raider is finished in matt Renault i.d. paintwork. Whichever colour buyers plump for, Diavolo Red or matt Stealth Grey, the colour scheme has contrasting gloss black finish to the roof, rear spoiler, F1-style front blade, rear diffuser and doors mirrors. The same finish is also used on the 18in Interlagos alloy wheels, which are one inch larger than the wheels on the standard 200.
The wheels are shod with Bridgestone’s RE 050A tyres, which are also fitted to the record-breaking Megane Renaultsport 265 Trophy. The bodyshell is finished off with extra-tinted rear side and tailgate windows and it sports a Raider badge.
The lower ride height, stiff springs and dampers of the acclaimed Cup chassis are to be expected, as is the quicker steering ratio and the Brembo brake callipers in their eye-catching red colour.
Inside, the driver slips into a welcoming cabin. The Recaro seats are upholstered in leather and are complemented by a zinc grey finish to fascia inserts and the centre console. By contrast, the rev counter comes in white. Renaultsport mats are also fitted.
The Raider also has automatic climate control, Bluetooth and USB connectivity. Buyers can also order, at no cost, either a Renaultsport Monitor (the Renaultsport on-board telemetry system) or a Carminat TomTom Live sat-nav system.
To highlight the exclusive nature of the Raider, a numbered plate is fitted. The Raider can be ordered from the end of October, by which time pricing will have been firmed up and announced.