When was the Renault Clio uprated to 255bhp?
The Renaultsport Clio was uprated to 255bhp in spring 2003 and gained a number of chassis modifications to make it easier to drive as well as the latest Clio nose. If you haven’t tried a Clio for some time, you should be favourably impressed by the Mk2 car.
Is the Renault Clio a high street car?
The Renault Clio has established itself as one of the most stylish small cars around, certainly boasting a bit more high street chic than a Ford Fiesta or a Vauxhall Corsa.
Is the Renault Clio Mk 2 a good car?
Renault had a hard act to follow with the Mk 2 Clio. The original car had been warmly received by UK buyers after early suspicion, replacing as it did a near icon, the Renault 5. Truth be told, the 5 was long past its sell by date, but the Clio continued the tradition of lightweight, fun to drive French hatches.
What kind of engine does a Renault Clio have?
Whilst it was a more mature vehicle, the Clio was quietly defying all ‘small French car’ stereotypes. It was refined without being dull, comfortable without being spongy and reliable without being agricultural. The engine choices were straightforward. Petrol 1.2, 1.4 and 1.6 litre 8valve units or a 1.9-litre diesel.
When did the Renault Clio come out in the UK?
In December 1990, the Clio was voted European Car of the Year for 1991, and soon became one of Europe’s best-selling cars, as well as the first Renault to be consistently among the top-10 best sellers in the United Kingdom, where it was selling in excess of 50,000 units a year by 1996.
What’s the difference between Renault Clio 1 and 2?
The differences between the three versions of the Williams were largely a reflection of phase changes across the Clio range, e.g. the gradual addition of enhanced safety features and cosmetic variations. Other than this, the Williams 1 and 2 had no sunroof and were painted in 449 Sports Blue.
What are the light clusters on a Renault Clio?
The rear light clusters were given a slightly more rounded bubble shape, giving the Clio a more modern look. The clusters, however, are physically interchangeable with phase ones’.
When did the Renault Clio get fuel injection?
The petrol engines gradually had their carburettors replaced with electronic fuel injection systems by the end of 1992, in order to conform to ever stricter pollutant emission regulations brought in by the EEC . A minor trim facelift occurred after only a year of being on sale.