During the Paris Motor Show today, RenaultRenaultFrance, 1898 > present189 models
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announced the new Renaultsport ClioRenault Clio Gen.4France, 2012 > present92 versions
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that uses a new 1.6-liter turbocharged engine with 200hp and a dual clutch, six-speed transmission. 

Renault has done a lot to make the Renaultsport version sportier than the standard car. It gets a front bumper with movable front blades, and the rear gets a diffuser and spoiler. The car also gets a different front and rear bumper, LED running lights, side sills, dual exhaust and 17in wheels. 

Inside, the Renaultsport gets boost instruments for the turbo, aluminum pedals, aluminum paddle shifters, sport seats with large side bolsters and touchscreen infotainment system with navigation, Bluetooth and USB. 

The new 1.6-liter turbo engine is exclusive to the Renaultsport for now. It produces 200hp and 240Nm of torque. The torque peak is reached from just 1,750rpm, and the engine redlines at 6000rpm. The dual clutch transmission is the only transmission option. Renault did not announce the engine's consumption, but said that it would use at least 2.0l/100km less than the 200hp engine in the previous Renaultsport ClioRenault Clio 2.0 RS 200 S...France, 2011 > present1 photo
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There are two available chassis configurations: Sport and Cup. The Sport chassis is the standard version that Renault says is a good balance of comfort and sportiness. The Cup chassis is 15% stiffer and had a 5mm lower ride height. 

The brakes are 320mm up front, 8mm larger than previously.

The new Renaultsport is also packed with weird technology. For instance, the R-Sound Effect projects engine sounds through the stereo while driving. Renault says that there will be several engine notes available, and they will be selectable.

Options include 18in wheels, leather bucket seats, automatic climate control, parking sensors

“The new Clio Renaultsport 200 Turbo proclaims loud and clear the values of Renault Sport: beautiful and fast, it has everything that’s needed to make it the benchmark car in the high-performance sports hatchback class – just like its predecessors. The introduction of a very high performance turbocharged engine, with plenty of torque at low revs and coupled to the EDC dual clutch transmission (Efficient Double Clutch) developed by Renault Sport engineers, results in a car that raises the performance driving experience to a new level," said Patrice Ratti, managing director of Renault Sport Technologies.