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Page 1: Renault UK Clio Cup Brochure

DRIVE THE CHANGE

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CLIO CUP

Page 2: Renault UK Clio Cup Brochure

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Renault uK’s flagship motoR Racing championship, the Renault uK clio cup, enteRs an exciting new eRa in 2014 with the aRRival of the tuRbo-chaRged, 1.6-litRe fouRth geneRation Racing clio – a significant pRogRession foR the manufactuReR’s long-standing commitment to one-maKe saloon caR competition in bRitain.

While sharing its identity with the brand new Clio Renaultsport 200 Turbo EDC roadcar, the racing variant is a true, purpose-built thoroughbred racer. Already established as the key feeder category to the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship, the evolution of the latest Renault Clio racer elevates the level of performance ever closer to touring car standard.

As an intrinsic part of the BTCC support package, by far the biggest and most popular motorsport ‘tour’ in Britain, the Renault UK Clio Cup provides the very best proving ground for the professional touring car and GT drivers of the future.

Watched by hundreds of thousands of spectators trackside at the country’s premier race circuits, including Brands Hatch, Donington Park and Oulton Park, the championship also benefits from first class television exposure. Live raceday coverage is screened on ITV4 and ITV4 HD and the category also benefits from a quality highlights package on the ‘Motorsport UK’ magazine programme.

Add in promotion and organisation from the British Automobile Racing Club (BARC), professional media and photography, from Grovewood PR and Jakob Ebrey Photography respectively, and a key parts and technical service from R Sport, and it’s clear to see the Renault UK Clio Cup will continue to go from strength to strength in 2014 and beyond.

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• Fourth generation of car since Clio Cup began in 1991

• 40 years of Renault in UK motorsport in 2014

• Closer to BTCC than ever with more powerful turbo-charged car on Dunlop tyres

• Calendar realigned to avoid any conflicting dates so that UK teams can also enter the Eurocup challenge

• Top of the new three-tier Clio Cup ladder

• Developed in 2013 on the race tracks of Europe in the flagship Eurocup Clio series

Replacing the model used competitively since 2006, the new Clio Cup has benefited from all the assets of the Clio Renaultsport 200 Turbo EDC, starting with its chassis. Reinforced by a welded roll cage, the monocoque chassis delivers increased safety and is stronger too. Enhanced by 17-inch rims, the design of the new Clio Cup is complemented by aerodynamics which make it handle even better on the track.

Renault Sport Technologies’ engineers have put all their knowledge into the new 1.6-litre, direct-injection, turbo engine, which produces 220hp and a constant torque of 270Nm. It is hooked up to a six-speed, sequential gearbox which, thanks to steering-wheel mounted paddle shifts, enables gear selections in just 100 milliseconds.

The track-hugging new Clio Cup also comes with adjustable shock absorbers for the first time. Combined with adjustable axles, this allows teams to precisely set up the car to suit different track conditions and driving styles. Stopping power comes from 320mm ventilated discs, gripped by powerful 4-piston callipers.

Every attention has been lavished on the electronics with both engine and gearbox monitored by a unique ECU. Incorporated into an ergonomic and highly functional dashboard, all the driver controls and displays are within fingertip reach while performance is analysed by a new data acquisition system using the

same software as the Formula Renault 2.0 and Formula Renault 3.5 ‘World Series by Renault’ single-seaters.

The new Clio Cup is manufactured and assembled at the Alpine factory in Dieppe. With its bench-tested and race-sealed engine, the car is delivered pretty much ready-to-race.

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THE lATEST SuCCESSOR TO THE R8 GORDINI

Launched in 2001, the first version of the Clio Cup – based on the Clio Renaultsport 16V – established the UK series as the ante-chamber to the British Touring Car Championship. Since then countless drivers have learnt their trade in the Clio Cup before progressing to the BTCC, the pinnacle of this link being the 2013 BTCC title victory by Andrew Jordan who raced in the Clio Cup in 2007.

With the arrival of the new Clio Cup in 2014, Renault has revamped the category with a brand new product that marks a return to the turbo engine, last seen in the halcyon days of the Renault 5 in the late 1980s. Offering an even better price/performance ratio, it opens the door to another generation of hungry young drivers aiming to reach the BTCC or international GT racing.

Renault Revolutionised ciRcuit Racing almost half a centuRy ago, in 1966, when it cReated its fiRst one-maKe saloon caR Racing seRies. since the biRth of the R8 goRdini, Renault has developed expeRtise which has bRought the manufactuReR unRivalled inteRnational success.

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DESIGN AND AERODYNAMICS

Specially created to make an impact, the new Clio boasts naturally powerful streamlining, a lower ride height than its predecessor and longer wheelbase. The new Clio Cup also takes on some of the features specific to the Renaultsport 200 Turbo EDC: the Formula One-style front blade, rear diffuser, front and rear spoilers, front and rear bumpers, LED lights and twin-exhaust tailpipes, to name but a few.

Thanks to computational fluid dynamics and some cutting-edge work in the wind tunnel, Renault Sport Technologies’ engineers have significantly increased downforce. In conjunction with the front air extractors, the rear diffuser, which incorporates the twin-exhaust tailpipes, gives the car even more stability when cornering and braking.

The result of careful analysis, the new rear spoiler keeps the new Clio Cup firmly on the ground, generating nearly 40kg of additional downforce at 120mph, while the roof scoop improves ventilation in the driver compartment.

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CHASSIS AND SuSPENSION

unliKe its pRedecessoRs, the new clio cup comes complete with a welded Roll cage, a fiRst foR a Renault spoRt technologies-designed caR in this categoRy offeRing moRe in the way of safety than a bolted-in Roll oveR cage. the additional stRength also means betteR handling on coRneRs. the new clio cup Retains all the incisiveness and balance of its ‘cup’ chassis which is also available as an option on the Road-going clio RenaultspoRt 200 tuRbo edc.

A lot of thought has gone into the new Clio Cup’s braking system, with the emphasis on both safety and performance. An entirely new feature at this price level, the competition brake balance allows precision setting of the front and rear master cylinders. Front-fitted PFC 330mm floating disks are gripped by four-piston Brembo callipers, while the rear-fitted solid discs are 260mm in diameter. Brake force distribution is

achieved with a limiter acting on the rear circuit. A partnership with PFC Brakes has also helped develop efficient endurance brake pads.

Following the same principles as the production car, the suspension system is equipped with new adjustable ZF Race Engineering shock absorbers. Along with adjustable geometry settings, they allow the new Clio Cup to be tuned for the track and specific driving styles. The springs, comprising a stiffness of 110Nm

at the front and 80Nm at the rear, guarantee precision without undermining front-axle performance. The new Clio Cup also oversteers progressively during load transfers, enhancing driving pleasure.

The new Clio Cup is fitted with Dunlop 21/62-17 tyres in the UK championship. Crafted by Renault Design, its 17-inch rims are supplied by Speedline.

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A BRAND NEw DIRECT-INJECTED TuRBO ENGINE

After more than 20 years of naturally aspirated engines, the turbo makes its much-heralded return under the bonnet of a Renaultsport hot hatch. Optimised by the engineers at Les Ulis, the new 4-cylinder, direct-injection turbo engine has been built using state-of-the-art technology such as diamond-like carbon (DLC) push rods – as used in Formula One – and a double continuous variable camshaft timing (VVT) actuator. Designed for racing, it produces 220hp at 6000rpm and a maximum torque of 270Nm at 2500-5500rpm.

In contrast to the Clio Renaultsport 200 Turbo EDC, the race-prepared new Clio Cup features a new exhaust line with a muffler and a built-in catalytic converter is fitted along with a model-specific airbox.

Oreca Magny-Cours is Renault Sport Technologies’ sole approved engine manufacturer for the new Clio Cup, with all engines being sealed after visiting the test bench to ensure a level playing field for all competitors.

ONBOARD ElECTRONICS

The nerve centre of the new Clio Cup, the Cosworth SQ7DI ECU manages both engine mapping and transmission shifting patterns. This unique control unit manages direct fuel injection and is sealed to prevent modifications from being made to it. Only Renault Sport Technologies can examine its contents in carrying out technical checks.

Hooked up to PI Toolbox software, which is also used in the Formula Renault 2.0 and Formula Renault 3.5, it allows teams to get the most out of the data it generates.

Supplied by Sadev, the six-speed sequential gearbox is hooked up to the engine by an AP Racing competition clutch with built-in stop.

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AN ERGONOMIC DRIVER’S POSITION

special caRe has been taKen with the new clio cup’s inteRioR. designed exclusively foR Renault spoRt technologies by the engineeRs at coswoRth electRonics, the new dashboaRd colouR display scReen shows all the diagnostics in Real time as well as essential data foR the dRiveR: fastest lap, gap to a selected dRiveR, tRacK layout, etc.

The multi-functional steering wheel brings the most useful information within easy reach.

SAFETY

Safety is of utmost importance for Renault Sport Technologies in every product it designs. Out on the track the priority is to offer drivers every protection in the event of an accident, and the new Clio Cup’s welded-in integral roll cage is FIA-approved.

Supplied by Sabelt, the six-point harness and bucket seat with headrest are compatible with the HANS® system, while the driver is also protected by a window net.

All parts specific to the new Clio Cup and the structural parts of the new Clio Renault Sport 200 EDC have been marked to prevent the manufacture of counterfeits likely to endanger driver safety. These marks take the form of holograms and laser arcing.

Its seven buttons operate a wide variety of functions, each of which can come in handy during races, such as headlights, windscreen wipers and the display screen scroll. One of the buttons can also be hooked-up to a free connector on the wiring loom to utilise an additional function.

The secondary switches and controls can be found on the console on the driver’s right and include the start button, circuit-breaker, engine mapping selector switch (wet or dry) and brake limiter.

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ClIO CuP IN THE uK

Renault uK celebRates 40 yeaRs of Running championships in the uK in 2014 by launching the new clio cup Race caR into the maRKet. togetheR with championship pRomoteR the bRitish automobile Racing club (baRc) it has signed a thRee-yeaR contRact with toca, seeing the Renault uK clio cup Remain a coRneRstone of the dunlop msa bRitish touRing caR championship motoR Racing pacKage until at least the end of 2016.

Firmly established as the country’s foremost one-make saloon car championship and a prime feeder category for the BTCC, numerous Renault UK Clio Cup competitors have graduated into the national touring car series over the years including the likes of former Clio Cup Champions Tom Onslow-Cole and Dave Newsham plus 2013 BTCC champion Andrew Jordan.

Reigning FIA World Touring Car Champion Rob Huff and fellow WTCC racer Alex MacDowall both climbed the ladder from the Renault UK Clio Cup into the BTCC, before going on to compete at the highest level in the world championship.

Priced 41,000 Euros, the new Clio order form is available from the British Automobile Racing Club by contacting [email protected]

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TElEVISION & MEDIA

as an integRal paRt of the btcc’s toca touR, the Renault uK clio cup is peRfectly placed to offeR its competitoRs, teams, sponsoRs and commeRcial paRtneRs the widest possible exposuRe thRough pRint, bRoadcast and social media.

Year-on-year, TV audiences have grown significantly and BTCC figures show a total UK television viewership across all broadcasts of 20.5 million in 2013 – almost double the figure achieved in 2006. With an average of half a million viewers tuning in to the live raceday coverage on ITV4 and ITV4 HD each race weekend, an additional 20,000 or so also view the action live online at www.itv.com/btcc

Added to that is the exposure received by the Renault UK Clio Cup as part of the Motorsport UK magazine programme on the ITV network, featuring all of the best racing highlights from each event throughout the season. Total trackside attendance for all 10 BTCC events (the Renault UK Clio Cup will race at nine of the meetings in 2014), meanwhile, approached 400,000 in 2013.

Professionally written press releases, with accompanying photography, are distributed throughout the year to specialist, national and local media. Additionally, the championship has a growing social media profile with dedicated Facebook and Twitter pages. Of course, the official website www.renaultsport.co.uk is the one-stop area for everything Renaultsport and Renault UK Clio Cup related.

TECHNICAl SPECIFICATION

CHASSISType Clio Renaultsport steel bodyshell reinforced by a welded roll cage Materials SteelENGINE

Type Renault M5Mt, 4 cylinder, 16 valve, 1618cc, turbo charged with direct injection

Max power 220 hp at 6000 rpmMax torque 270 Nm at 2500-5500 rpmMax engine speed 6500 rpmElectronics Cosworth SQ7 Di – XAP electric controlTRANSMISSIONGearbox Sadev ST82-17 six-speed sequential + reverse gearControls XAP electric control, semi-automatic steering-wheel mountedDifferential Sadev 23/90 self-locking limited-slipClutch AP Racing clutch discs and mechanism – Sadev stopAXlES AND SuSPENSIONS

Front Pseudo-McPherson one-way adjustable ZF Race Engineering shock absorber

Rear One-way adjustable ZF Race Engineering shock absorber with programmed flexible axle/torsion beam

BRAKESDiscs PFC 330mm floating (front) and 260mm solid (rear)Calipers Brembo four-piston (front) wHEElSRims Speedline 8x17 aluminium one-piece Tyres Dunlop 21-62 x17DIMENSIONS, wEIGHT AND CAPACITYLength / width / height 4090 / 1945 / 1429 mmWheel base 2576 mmFront / rear track 1550 / 1520 mmFuel tank 40 litresUnladen weight 1065 kg

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ClIO CuP TEAMS

20Ten Racing - Team Manager: Simon Hunt Unit 7, Duffield Road Industrial Estate, Little Eaton, Derby DE21 5EG Tel: 01332 833878 Mob: 07919 075248 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.20tenracing.co.uk

DRM Motorsport - Team Manager: Daniel RowbottomDRM Motorsport Solutions, Worcester Road, Kidderminster DY10 1JRTel: 07545 522567 E-mail: [email protected]: www.drm-msport.co.uk

Finesse Motorsport - Team Manager: Neil Giddings Oak Lodge, Chalk Road, Cuddle Dike Bank, Upwell, Wisbech Cambs PE14 9BS Tel: 01945 772132 Mob: 07947 350640 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.finessemotorsportltd.co.uk

JHR Developments - Team Manager: Steven Hunter 11, Hunter Park, Callywhite Lane, Dronfield, Derbyshire, S18 2XR Tel: 07803 669894 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.jamiehunterracing.co.uk

SV Racing - Team Manager: Danny Buxton Unit 6 Woodside Farm, Douglas Lane, Wettenhall, Cheshire, CW7 4BHTel: 07971 281336 E-mail: [email protected]: www.svracing.co.uk

Stancombe Vehicle Engineering - Team Manager: Colin Stancombe Noke Hall Cottage, Doesgate Lane, Bulphan, Upminster, Essex RM14 3TA Tel: 01268 417366 Mob: 07860 453341 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.stancombevehicleengineering.co.uk

Team Pyro - Team Manager: Mark Hunt Unit B2, The Rise, Moat Way Industrial Estate, Barwell, Leics, LE9 8EY Tel: 01455 847774 Mob: 07710 499683E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.pyromotorsport.co.uk

Total Control Racing - Team Manager: lee Brookes 59 Bridge Street, Wednesbury, West Midlands, WS10 0AH Tel: 0121 556 1999 Mob: 07860 301233 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.totalcontrolracing.com

westbourne Motorsport - Team Manager: Richard Colburn Unit 1, Burrell Road Haywards Heath West Sussex RH16 1TW Tel: 01444 884723 Mob: 07977 470546 E-mail: [email protected]: www.westbournemotorsport.co.uk

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2014 CalendarRenault uK Clio Cup dates:19th March Rockingham ISSC (media day) 29th/30th March Brands Hatch Indy Rounds 1/219th/20th April Donington Park National Rounds 3/43rd/4th May Thruxton Rounds 5/67th/8th June Oulton Park Island Rounds 7/828th/29th June Croft Rounds 9/102nd/3rd August Snetterton 300 Rounds 11/1223rd/24th August Knockhill Rounds 13/146th/7th September Rockingham ISSC Rounds 15/1611th/12th October Brands Hatch GP Rounds 17/18

Eurocup Clio dates:26th/27th April Ciudad del Motor de Aragón, Alcañiz, Spain12th/13th July Nürburgring, Germany 27th/28th September Circuit Paul Ricard, Le Castellet, France 18th/19th October Circuito de Jerez, Spain