(from Renault Press Release) The limited-edition Renault Clio R.S. 220 EDC Trophy: order books now open in France br Following its unveiling at the Geneva Motor Show on March 3, the limited-edition Renault Clio R.S. 220 EDC Trophy is now available for sale in France where its price stands at €28,900, inclusive of value-added tax. br Compared with the Clio R.S. 200 EDC, the new limited-edition version features a more powerful engine (20 extra horsepower, plus up to 40Nm more torque), a sportier chassis and refined EDC transmission. The limited-edition Clio R.S. 220 EDC Trophy is available with a new body colour and comes with new 18-inch wheels, unprecedented sports seats and carbon-look interior trim details. br br 1. A Clio R.S. that’s even more potent in every domain br br - Compared with the Clio R.S. 200 EDC, the engine of this limited-edition version has 10 percent more power and up to an extra 40Nm of torque thanks to new engine mapping, a larger turbo, an intake system designed to minimise back pressure losses and a revised exhaust system to accommodate a Euro6 catalytic converter. br - Maximum power has been increased to 220hp at 6,050rpm. br - Maximum torque rises to 260Nm (a gain of 20Nm), although 280Nm is possible thanks to a ‘torque boost’ function in fourth and fifth gears. br - The CO2 emissions of the Trophy limited-edition version have been homologated at 135gkm*, equivalent to combined-cycle fuel consumption of 5.9 litres100km. Following the switch to Euro6 legislation, the same figure for the Clio R.S. 200 EDC has risen to 133gkm (an increase of 11gkm compared with the figure announced at the time of the car’s launch in 2013). br br br - The car’s EDC transmission has been revised to achieve gear changes that are up to 30 percent faster: br - Down changes are more rapid thanks notably to reduced steering wheel paddle travel, br - There is now greater flexibility in ‘Sport’ mode to combine driving in built-up areas and out of town, br - The Stop&Start system works in ‘Normal’ mode but is disconnected in ‘Sport’ and ‘Race’ modes, br br The chassis of the limited-edition Clio R.S. 220 EDC Trophy has been lowered and stiffened. br - The car sits 20mm lower at the front and 10mm lower at the rear (unladen). Stiffer dampers have been fitted and are coupled with hydraulic bump stops. br - Ultra-quick steering: a new, faster rack (ratio reduced by 10 percent from 14.5:1 to 13.2:1) makes steering even more precise and direct. br - The limited-edition Clio R.S. 220 EDC Trophy is fitted with Michelin Pilot Super Sport tyres (20540R18). br br 2. Seductive appeal and recognisable at a glance br br - The Trophy limited-edition version of the Clio R.S. 220 EDC stands out thanks to the following features: br - A distinctive new matt body colour: Pearlescent Givre (optional, matched with a gloss black roof). Other available colours are Glacier White, Deep Black, Flamme Red and Sirius Yellow, br - 18-inch black diamond-effect Radical wheels, br - Trophy badging on the front spoiler, door trims and individually numbered door sills. br br The limited-edition version’s equipment package is sure to satisfy enthusiasts: br - Embossed leather-trimmed steering wheel, br - Exclusive styling: heated leather sports seats with integral head rests and carbon-look air vent surrounds and door trims. The gear lever base plate and air-vent inserts are finished in satin-effect chrome instead of anodised red, br - The limited-edition Clio R.S. 220 EDC Trophy can be ordered with the optional R.S. Monitor on-board telemetry system. Potent and fun, the system features a function that provides five different levels of throttle pedal sensitivity. br br The Clio R.S. 220 EDC Trophy is a numbered limited edition that delivers great value for money in performance terms (220hp for less than €29,000). It targets exacting customers such as track day enthusiasts and those who appreciate Renault Sport unrivalled expertise. br br * Fuel consumption and CO2 emissions figures homologated in accordance with applicable legislation. br br br br Limited-edition Clio R.S. 220 EDC Trophy prices (in France) br RRP br Limited-edition CLIO R.S. 220 EDC Trophy €28,900 br br Options RRP br Reversing camera €450 br European mapping €120 br R.S. Monitor 2.