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Renaultsport Clio 200 Raider

Hot hatch Clio available as a limited edition of 50 models, each getting special matt paint and lots of extras

Renaultsport Clio 200 Raider

By Sam Hardy

30th September 2011

This is the Renaultsport Clio 200 Raider, a limited edition of Renault's supermini hot hatch, which gets lots of extra equipment over the standard Renaultsport Clio with just 50 models produced for the UK. 

The Raider is finished in matt paintwork, with buyers getting a choice of Stealth Grey or Diavolo Red. This is contrasted by a gloss black finish to the roof, rear spoiler, F1-style front splitter, rear diffuser and door mirrors. Renault has also applied a gloss black finish to the Raider's 18-inch ‘Interlagos’ alloy wheels, which get Bridgestone RE 050A tyres, as used on the record-breaking Megane Renaultsport 265 Trophy. 

The Raider uses the sporty Cup chassis from the standard Renaultsport Clio, which features a lower ride height, stiffer springs and dampers, a quicker steering rack and red finish to the Brembo brake callipers. The exterior finish is rounded off by extra-tinted rear side and tailgate windows and a Raider badge.

Inside, there are leather Recaro seats and a white rev counter on the dashboard. Standard equipment includes Bluetooth, a USB port for iPods, automatic climate control and Renaultsport carpet mats. The interior is finished off by a plate identiying the number in the 50 production run.

In addition, customers can choose either the Renaultsport Monitor – Renaultsport’s on-board telemetry system – or Carminat TomTom Live satellite navigation as a no cost option.

No changes have been made under the bonnet as the Renaultsport Clio 200 Raider uses the same 200bhp 2.0-litre engine as the standard car. The car will be available to order from the end of October and is expected to cost around £22,000. 

The Raider revives a badge used on a special editon 5 GT Turbo back in 1990, which was available with metallic blue paintwork, unique wheels and an upgraded interior.

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2 Comments

I understand going out with a bang but....

Why do manufacturers always "save the best until last"?

I know the Renault Sport Clio has been out for ages, but this particular model looks better and sounds more appealing - why couldn't they do all this with the standard model years ago?

On a similar point, like with other manufacturers, when a new model is launched, I don't want to wait years for a sports model (i.e. until the next model is due) then waste a large sum of money on an almost obsolete model.

Ford are guilty of this too - we're still waiting for a Fiesta ST and previous shape Focus ST's / RS's were launched just prior to those models being replaced!

Good way to waste money, unless you get lucky and it becomes a collector's car.

By gavsmit on 1 October, 2011, 9:16am

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Ah yes...lol....you gotta laugh. Renault pumpin out another limited edition. They are good at this game. Don't get me wrong it looks great - (as do all the other variants e.g Gordini, GT, RS, Cup etc) but do you think it makes them look like ******? Business is business I guess, and I do like variety.

By badboyrocco on 4 October, 2011, 12:20pm

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