Geneva Preview: 2014 Renault Clio RS Monaco GP

February 24, 2014
A leaked image has revealed the limited-edition Renault Clio RS Monaco GP ahead of its official debut at next month’s Geneva Motor Show.

Based on the regular-production Clio RS hot hatch, the Monaco GP edition gains a bespoke White Frost Pearl paint job with contrasting gloss black trim on the grille, the lower bumper, the door mirrors and the trim around the window. Five-spoke 18-inch alloy wheels with a gloss black finish round out the exterior updates.

Interior pictures were not leaked but Renault says the cockpit has been upgraded with white trim on the door panels and the dashboard. The Clio Monaco GP is equipped with Renault’s RS Monitor, a function that lets the driver record lap times and other performance-related data.

Renault has not made any changes under the hood, meaning the Monaco GP is powered by a turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine that sends 200 horsepower and 177 lb-ft. of torque to the front wheels via a six-speed dual-clutch gearbox. The hot hatch sprints from zero to 62 mph in 6.7 seconds and reaches a top speed of 143 mph.

The Clio RS Monaco GP will arrive in showrooms across Europe shortly after its official unveiling in Switzerland. Pricing information and availability will be published closer to the car’s on-sale date.

In addition to the limited-edition Clio RS, the Renault stand in Geneva will showcase the all-new, rear-engined 2014 Twingo and a plug-in hybrid concept car being kept under wraps until the show begins.

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