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New Renault Clio Dynamique S 138 launched

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There’s a new variant in Renault’s new Clio range, the new Clio Dynamique S 138, like it’s namesake featuring a 138hp 2.0 liter DOHC engine with variable valve timing, with a maximum torque of 194Nm at 3,750rpm giving the big engine small hot hatch a 0-100km/h time of 8.5 seconds and a top speed of 204km/h.

Other enhancements over the standard Clio range include 16 inch alloy wheels, a sporty front lip, extra tinting on the rear windows, and a ‘style pack consisting of sports headlamps, dedicated cornering lights, front foglamps and satin chrome door handles.

The new Clio Dynamique S 138 is positioned below the even more powerful top of the range Clio Renaultsport 197. Now the question is, can this engine be stuffed into a Proton Savvy? ;)

13 Comments »

  1. aesthari said,

    October 30, 2006 @ 1:07 am

    Looks nice and sleek, definitely better looking if fitted with larger rims!

  2. e-nabilll said,

    October 30, 2006 @ 1:28 am

    i jus read the UK car reliabilty survey..renaults are almost botom of the list..pretty bad relaibilty…anyway hard for us to appreciate car like thse..thy r hardly available here…regarding the savvy..i heard speedworks are working on a bolt on turbo charge on the savvy manual…anybody have more info?! should be a rocket!

  3. Jack said,

    October 30, 2006 @ 2:21 am

    i think the old clio looks better..

  4. aliBaPa said,

    October 30, 2006 @ 7:02 am

    only one picture,dun know what to say.

  5. Tracks said,

    October 30, 2006 @ 8:34 am

    I don’t think the 2.0L engine could be fitted into the Savvy by just simply dropping. Shoehorning into the Savvy, probably can. The renault 1.6L engine should be able to be fitted into the Savvy without any major problem. Just my opinion. Interesting to know that Speedworks is working on a bolt on turbocharger kit for the Savvy. Can’t wait to see its results.

  6. cyrixMX said,

    October 30, 2006 @ 2:05 pm

    a citroen ZX 2.0 engine can be fitted into a proton tiara chassis without, that is according to my trusted ol’ mechanic la .. The previous generation 8-valve engines shares the same mounting positions .. 1.1, 1.4, 1.6, 1.8, 1.9 and 2.0 have the same mount positions.

    putting a 2.0 engine into such a small car will be pain in d @ss for future maintenance. I’m sure nobody wants to remove the whole engine just to change some fan belt rite?

  7. protonGL said,

    October 30, 2006 @ 5:09 pm

    should have the williams,

  8. protonGL said,

    October 30, 2006 @ 8:24 pm

    Renault Clio Renaultsport 197, DAMN GOOD looking hothatch!!!!!!!!
    (sorry…….not designed by the french. its french car ,british design)

  9. szw said,

    October 30, 2006 @ 8:54 pm

    good idea.
    i’ll support proton to do it.
    see wat perodua gonna do.
    proton always rox !

  10. BobMarley said,

    October 30, 2006 @ 9:05 pm

    is that a 2dr Nissan Versa?

  11. protonGL said,

    October 30, 2006 @ 9:20 pm

    bob
    its more of a megane, than a clio, and trying to look pug 307 in japanese way,

    i think blending sushi with wine……, its STINK!

  12. Joe Cole said,

    October 30, 2006 @ 10:38 pm

    paul,only 1 picture ker?
    i want to see the rear back!!!

  13. haroldz said,

    November 3, 2006 @ 3:32 pm

    je m’appelle haroldz
    my name is haroldz
    n export cars still expensive in malaysia.

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