Renault announces the Clio R.S. Red Bull Racing RB7

The small Clio is one of the few city cars that have been fortunate enough to have several limited editions inspired by Formula 1. While in its third generation it was the team of its parent company that had painted it an intense electric blue, now it is Red Bull Racing that dresses it in dark tones. And along the way, as Renault also did, it gets a name… that lasts forever.

The Clio R.S. Red Bull Racing RB7 is not hard to spot. It is painted in Negro Profond and, to create contrast, it fits different elements such as the rear diffuser and the wing mirrors in Amarillo Sirius, so that, according to Renault, it simulates the shade worn by the Formula 1 car. On the doors there is a logo of the team, it features Interlagos alloy wheels in black measuring 18 inches and it is fitted with Bridgestone RE050A tyres, the same ones the Mégane R.S. Trophy has.

There have also been additions to the cabin. Recaro cloth seats with yellow trim, a gear lever with the R.S. logo, various audio connection ports, a plate with the unit number and the R.S. Monitor computer, which monitors performance and acceleration times in real time.

To make it even more special, Renault states that its tuning team has managed to improve the engine of the Clio R.S. to deliver more than 100 horsepower per litre. The Red Bull Racing RB7 will only be sold in five European countries, including Spain. For now, the price has been confirmed for France, where it will cost 27,900 euros including taxes.

Source | Renault