Renault has announced the launch of a special version of the Clio RS, called Ange & Démon (French for Angel & Demon). The main feature of this new release is the adoption of matte paint, which has never been used with this model before. There will be two color options: Matt Hologramme Grey e Matt Toro Red, the latter of which will be made available at a later time. Alongside these options, a regular Givre Nacré paintjob will also be on offer .

The Ange & Démon also features a number of glossy black details (roof, spoiler, diffuser, door handles, wing mirrors) as well as dark-tinted rear side and tailgate windows that contribute to set it apart from all other Clio models. Shiny black 18″ Interlagos alloy wheels and red-painted Brembo calipers also add up to its characteristic look. The Clio RS Ange & Démon uses Bridgestone RE50A tyres, of the kind that allowed Renault Mégane RS Trophy to set the record lap time for production FWD cars at the Nurburgring.

Also the interior of this Renault Sport limited edition boasts several exclusive features such as Recaro’s leather upholstered bucket seats and a metal gear lever knob. Other notable features are Bluetooth audio system, automatic climate control and electrically controlled rearview mirrors. Only 666 units of this limited edition Clio will be put up for sale.

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The highly anticipated Clio Williams return for 2012 is giving new rumours as we expect the swansong of the current Clio generation to take place. The Clio Williams model is an exercise in nostalgia, celebrating the return of the Renault-Williams name to Formula 1. It will be a special edition model similar to the 1990’s model, which has now become a collector’s item.

The Renault Clio Williams will form the basis for a racing car, and German publication AutoBild suggests the Clio Williams could have 240 hp. That would be achieved with a turbo engine possibly derived from the Megane RS, and not the two-litre Clio RS model.

The choice would make this sports Clio a departure from tradition as it has always been identified with aspirated engines, but at the same time it would address criticism of the current engine over reduced torque at low revs.

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