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Out of the Park: The 'World Series by Renault' Clio Renault Sport Edition

If ever there was a French specialty in the car market, it's this particular construct of hot hatchback: a taut, track-ready sort with a squat comportment and naturally aspirated four that pulls like a mid-80s Mustang GT. Renault's unveiled yet another version of its rapidly expanding Clio RS line; this one based on its damped-and-tamped Cup chassis. The 'World Series by Renault' Clio Renault Sport Edition small hatchback was officially presented to the public last weekend at France's Magny-Cours track. It's got a 200-horsepower 16-valve four displacing two liters, linked to a TL4 six-speed box — both products of the Renault-Nissan alliance. Top speed is a sprightly 138 miles per hour. Look for it now in a UK forecourt near you. More »

10:45 AM on Mon Oct 1 2007
By Mike Spinelli
509 views, 5 comments

Latest by brandegee: @lascauxcaveman: Whatever. None of these could beat an Accent GT. Except for maybe a Yaris GT-S. more »

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Spy Photos: Opel Corsa; Proton Hot Hatches

What does a GM sports hatchback created with Fiat (above) have in common with a Malaysian Proton sports hatchback created with Lotus (below)? Let's see, they're both small as elves and — when they go into production — will compete in the world's competitive hot-hatchback market. Judging from the spy photos, the Proton will get a turbocharger and intercooler, while the Opel (Vauxhall) Corsa's top-range OPC (VXR) model is expected to have in the range of 180hp. Both will compete with the VW Polo GTI and Renaultsport Clio, with supermini handling performance to match their tweaked-out powerplants. Will this segment make it to the US? Watch the price at the pump for hints. More »

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9:45 AM on Tue Oct 11 2005
By Mike Spinelli
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