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Sensational track and rally races for exceptional cars. Technical expertise and driving thrills Mégane trophy Renault was among the first organizers of motorsports events. On the asphalt and off the beaten track, the brand hosts spectacular championship events that are managed to strict standards. Renault has the advanced expertise necessary to provide drivers with vehicles built for the race track or for rallying: fast, efficient and easy to handle. The brand’s technical excellence delivers full-on driving thrills. Among the competitions organized by Renault Sport Formula Renault French Championship Created in 1971, this exceptional event  brought France’s greatest drivers to fame, from Laffite to Prost. Set up in 2000, version 2.0 of Formula Renault is an obligatory rite of passage for young ambitious drivers, and the first step on the long road to Formula 1.    New Clio Cup First set up in 2007, the spectacular Clio Cup races are often the weekend’s most keenly awaited events. The vehicle of the same name, based on Clio Renault Sport, delivers excellent performance for the price, gaining plaudits from all the drivers. Today, Clio Cup events play to a full house.   Logan CupOrganized in Track and Rally versions, the Logan Cup attracts Logan owners all over the world. Renault has developed three parts kits (track, asphalt rally, and gravel rally) to enable drivers to adapt their sports vehicle to each type of event. Entertaining and well supervised, Logan Cup makes motor sports affordable. Cars Site map Contact FAQ RSS Legal information Credits © Renault 2010 || home | 2007 clio cup | teams & drivers | photos | races | archive | links | contact us | forum Welcome to ClioCup.com - providing independent coverage of the Elf Renault Clio Cup Saturday 09 October 2010 - New direction announced for 2011 Clio Cup Organisers of the ELF Renault Clio Cup with Michelin today unveiled the first of a series of sweeping changes for the 2011 season designed to make the championship more appealing and cost-effective to teams and drivers.Read more >> Sunday 08 August 2010 - Superb double podium and debut pole for Dixon at Snetterton Total Control Racing’s James Dixon delivered a tremendous career-best performance at Snetterton in Norfolk over the weekend, 7th/8th August, to not only secure his first ELF Renault Clio Cup pole position but also race to a pair of superb runner-up spots in rounds 11 and 12 of the year.Read more >> Saturday 07 August 2010 - Ever-improving Dixon heads to Snetterton high in confidence James Dixon has his sights set on challenging for his maiden ELF Renault Clio Cup podium result at Snetterton in Norfolk next weekend, 7th/8th August, when the 2010 instalment of the high-profile saloon car championship gets back underway following a lengthy summer sojourn.Read more >> Monday 21 June 2010 - Clio veteran Rivett unable to reign in Newsham Not even the return of double champion Paul Rivett could stop Dave Newsham's dominance of the 2010 ELF Renault Clio Cup with Michelin championship as the Team Pyro racer claimed another double victory during rounds nine and 10 at Croft circuit on 19th/20th June.Read more >> Saturday 19 June 2010 - Tin-top convert Dixon aiming for season's best at Croft Kent racing driver James Dixon heads to Croft Circuit in North Yorkshire this weekend, 19th/20th June, aiming for season’s best results during the ninth and 10th rounds of the ELF Renault Clio Cup.Read more >> Monday 07 June 2010 - Newsham untouchable at Oulton Park Team Pyro’s Dave Newsham (Inverness) produced another faultless performance during rounds seven and eight of the 2010 ELF Renault Clio Cup with Michelin series at Oulton Park circuit on 5th/6th June with two superb lights-to-flag victories.Read more >> Saturday 05 June 2010 - Top two lock-out during Snetterton Clio test Total Control Racing’s Sam Tordoff and James Dixon both produced outstanding pace during official ELF Renault Clio Cup testing at Snetterton in Norfolk on Tuesday, 25th May, to end the outing first and second on the timesheets.Read more >> Saturday 24 April 2010 - Single-seater racer Dixon switches to Clio Cup Former single-seater racer James Dixon will make the switch to saloon car action at Rockingham in Northamptonshire this weekend, 24th/25th April, after agreeing a deal to contest the remainder of the 2010 ELF Renault Clio Cup with Total Control Racing.Read more >> Earlier Stories ClioCup.com Home © Copyright 2000-2010 Cliocup.com || || HOMEROAD TESTSRENAULT MEGANE 225 CUP Road TestsAston MartinAudiBMWFerrariFordHondaInfinitiJaguarKitsLotusMarcosMercedesMGMitsubishiNissanNoblePorscheSkodaTVRWestfieldDriven: Bugatti Veyron Super SportDriven: Gallardo Superleggera LP 570-4Driven: Wiesmann MF5 RoadsterDriven: Chevron GR8 RacerDriven: Lexus LFADriven: Continental Supersports ConvertibleDriven: 399bhp Volvo C30 Polestar ConceptDriven: Bentley MulsanneDriven: New Lotus Elise 1.6Driven: Mercedes E500 CabrioletRolls-Royce Ghost - First DriveDriven: Maserati GranCabrioDriven: Aston Martin V8 Vantage RoadsterLamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 BalboniDriven: Volkswagen Scirocco RDriven: Megane Renaultsport 250 CupDriven: Corvette ZR-1A Caterham For All Seasons: R300 Vs Roadsport 175Honda S2000 GT 100 EditionDriven: Holden HSV W427Driven: SEAT Ibiza Cupra 1.4 TSI 180Mazda MX-5 Roadster Coupe 2.0 PowerShift and SportVW Golf GTI: UK DriveLamborghini LP560-4 SpyderClio Renaultsport 200Renaultsport Mégane R26.RFord Focus RSHSV Clubsport R8 TourerLamborghini Gallardo SpyderMINI Cooper ERenault Laguna CoupeMazda MX-5Bentley AzureLamborghini LP640 RoadsterExclusive: GBRoadster Turbo SVW Passat R36Lamborghini LP560-4Dodge ChallengerMINI John Cooper WorksVW Scirocco9ff GT9Caterham R500Audi R8 V12 TDIAston Martin DBSPorsche 997 Turbo CabrioletTygan SpeedsterExclusive First Drive: Wortec VXR8 Carbon EditionBentley BrooklandsFord Fiesta STMercedes C63 AMGMaserati GranturismoNissan GTRVauxhall Astra Nurburgring EditionThunder Road Cobra 289FIALotus Exige S Performance PackSpyker C8 SpyderBMW 135i First DriveSSC Ultimate Aero TTCan I borrow a Veyron again, please?Gemballa MiragePeugeot 207 GT THP 150Mini Cooper S v Renaultsport Clio 197Alfa Romeo Brera V6Vauxhall Monaro VXR 500 v Ford Shelby GT500Ruf RK CoupéHartge H50 CompressorChrysler 300C SRT-8Armoured Range RoverCarver OneWeineck CobraKoenigsegg CCXSilverstone Performance MR2JCW Mini GPAlfa Romeo SpiderLamborghini Murcielago LP640Ascari KZ1Lotec SiriusBrooke Double-RVW Golf R32Dodge Viper SRT-10Wiesmann GT CoupéFerrari F430 F1 SpiderRenault Megane 225 CupPagani Zonda FInvicta S1Mazda MX-5Roush 420REDonkervoort D8Fisker TramontoMosler MT900RSuperformance Le Mans CoupéBentley Continental Flying SpurMarcos GT2Lamborghini Murcielago RoadsterSubaru Impreza WRX Sti2005 Ford Mustang GTRadical SR8Saleen Mustang S281 Supercharged RoadsterMazdaSpeed MX5Saker RSCPanoz EsperanteBentley Continental GTVauxhall MonaroRedline Sprint RSDeronda F400Maserati CoupeFPV GTLamborghini GallardoRenault Clio V6Ariel Atom 2Impreza STiVX220 TurboMazda RX8Lamborghini MurcielagoCarverMaserati CoupeAero 8HSV MalooAscari EcosseFBS Census no 3Trident IceniStrathcarronFBS CensusMorgan Aero 8 Tuesday 14th March 2006 RENAULT MEGANE 225 CUPSteve Bell diarises his time with Renault's sporty new hatch Renault Megane 225 Cup Day 1 I didn’t get off to a good start with the Renault. Being stuck in traffic trying to collect the Mégane Cup, then fighting my way through the Friday night rush hour, made it hard to familiarise myself with the car. Little things like the steering wheel adjustment lever which, instead of being under the steering column, is on the left. Then there’s the headlight level beam. It’s tucked too far down the right of the dash to catch a glimpse of where it’s positioned. As luck had it, my timing was good enough to escape the long queues, and within 15 minutes, I was on the M3 heading back towards London. Eventually settling down, the Mégane Cup is very quiet at 70 mph. It’s all very -- well -- civilised. Basically, this Mégane has gone on a strict diet, the suspension has been stiffened, and the brakes uprated to Brembos just so that if the mood takes you, it can be driven as a track car as well as ferrying the kids to school. Hence the “Cup” name. This should all translate into a brisker car. But the trouble is, all 225 horses arrive between 4,000 and 6500 rpm. The 2.0-litre engine has so much torque, that it’s all over within a few hundred yards. Then there is the sloppy gear change. It’s not what you would call smooth, nor direct. There is a long throw between changes, and it will catch you out if you're not forceful enough. At some point, you’ll end up selecting fifth instead of third. Despite the setbacks, both front tyres have no problem dispersing the power, even giving it large from a standstill, it barely bites back with any torque steer. Day 2 Yesterday wasn’t the best of days I’ve had at the wheel of a car, so I was hoping that my second outing with the 225 Cup, would be better. I decided to make up some time by heading out quite early. Using Renault’s card-key is odd at first, but the Mégane Cup starts up with a low hum from the exhaust, but unlike its looks, it doesn’t frighten people as you drive past. My feelings towards the power available haven’t changed since yesterday. Hit the pedal, and from 2,000 to 4,000rpm, there’s the familiar turbo surge, but keep the throttle buried past 4,000rpm right up to the rev limiter, and expect warp drive. But the clutch told a different story. It’s too light, and after ten or so minutes, it started to give out a “warping” sound, which tells me too many times giving a bit of stick isn’t a healthy option. Then there’s the gearbox. Yes, the gearing is perfectly spaced, but Renault hasn’t focused on the overall feel. It's a bit like stirring a bowl of porridge. So, was day two as bad as yesterday? Well, not quite. Aside from the suspension designed for the race track, and the powerplant that delivers its power too quickly, the Megane Cup shows its mettle as you start to hammer through decent open roads. Below 80 mph and it’s much like any other hot hatch. Exciting enough, but you’ve seen it all before. It's in the twisties that it shines. Don’t dab the brake pedal entering a corner. Instead, shove the loud pedal and sit back as the Sport Cup shows off its cornering abilities -- it delivers almost as much G force as the Mitsubishi Evo IX and doesn’t budge or skit. While much of this is down to the traction control, whose intervention is almost undetectable, if you get it right, you won’t see the yellow warning light flash. Day 3 After a full day repeatedly charging through quiet B roads, I’m more impressed than before. The positives remain its cornering capabilities, torquey engine, and a very reasonable price. For £18,000, you get a fabulous track day car. If that’s what you need, then your money's well spent. The car's too compromised for everyday use, though. The rock hard suspension can’t cope with potholes and imperfections, the clutch and gearbox ruin the fun and, most of the time, the steering is vague until you push it over the limit. The brakes need constant heat to work efficiently (fine for track use but not the A408) and the power delivery is over too quickly. So why bother? Renault reckons there's a huge market for this version, with nearly 20 per cent of all Mégane Sports ordered with the Cup Pack. However, for me it doesn’t excite enough to warrant spending over £18,000 -- given there are so many others to choose from. 45 comments on this storyLatest comment by Papa Hotel Term & Conditions Hosted by Carrenza Copyright © 1998-2010 PistonHeads.com ® Speed Matters ®