Renaultsport Silverstone GP

Following the launch last month of the Mégane Renaultsport 265 Trophy, it’s now the turn of Renault’s smaller models to get the limited edition treatment.

The Twingo and Clio Renaultsport Silverstone GP, which are available to order now, have been created specially for the UK market.

Renault Twingo Renaultsport 133 Silverstone GP and Clio Renaultsport 200 Silverstone GP 1

Both cars feature silver metallic paint, while the roof, mirror caps and 17” alloy wheels are all finished in black. They also get the Cup chassis, dark-tinted rear windows, black Renaultsport carpet mats, a pair of badges for the B-pillars and the Renaultsport Monitor which logs various performance parameters.

Additionally, the Twingo’s specification includes a ‘Deep Black’ rear spoiler and fog light surrounds, plus a stainless steel Renaultsport exhaust system. Exclusive to the Clio version are Renaultsport Recaro front seats, the TunePoint portable music player system and Bluetooth.

Renault Twingo Renaultsport 133 Silverstone GP and Clio Renaultsport 200 Silverstone GP 2

Only fifty examples of each are to be produced, with the build number commemorated on a dashboard plaque. Fittingly, every buyer will also be offered a free Renaultsport Experience day at the Silverstone track.

The on the road price for the Twingo Renaultsport 133 Silverstone GP is £14,995, while the Clio Renaultsport 200 Silverstone GP costs £19,995.

Renault Twingo Renaultsport 133 Silverstone GP and Clio Renaultsport 200 Silverstone GP 3

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Mégane R.S. 265 Trophy
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