New Renault Sport Trophy model teased for Geneva

RenaultSport-Trophy-teaser

Renault Sport certainly knows how to get the motoring public grovelling for more. The fabled performance arm of Renault has just released this sole teaser shot of a new Trophy model that is set to make its debut at the upcoming 2015 Geneva Motor Show.

As of now, nothing about the car has been revealed but speculations suggest that it could very well be a hotter version of the Clio RS, likely to be dubbed the Renault Clio RS Trophy. As a Trophy variant of the Megane hatch already exists, it would make the most sense for the little Clio to receive the same treatment.

Should the Clio RS Trophy happen, expect it to arrive with more power from its 1.6 litre, turbocharged four-cylinder engine and weigh less with the inclusion of more specialised equipment. Also, enthusiasts around the world will be keeping their fingers crossed for the manual transmission to make a return.

The exclusion of the latter was partly responsible for most of the criticism lobbied at the current Clio RS, with quite a number of drivers lamenting the loss of the previous Clio’s manic personality.

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Gregory Sze

An “actor” by training, Gregory Sze realised that he has had enough of drama in his life. Following his number one passion (acting was actually number two), he decided to make the jump into the realm of automotive journalism. He appreciates the simple things in life – a simple car with nothing but back-to-basics mechanical engineering and minimal electronics on board.

 
 

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