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Newsletter # 7 14May 2010

RENAULT Sport &AlpineEXPOBrisbane 9 July to 25 July 2010

Whats it all about? If you missed the earlier RSAE Newsletters and are wondering whatthe RSAE is all about, please read page 6.

Something New - Renault Nepta(For details, see page 2)

Something Old(For details, see page 2)


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Renault Nepta: In 2006, Renault displayed the Nepta convertible concept car at the Mondial del'Automobile. It is equipped with a direct injection twin turbo gasoline V6 with a displacement of 3.5 l and apower of 420 hp (310 kW). There are no known plans to put Nepta into production.

Length: 4,995 mm (196.7 in)Width: 1,956 mm (77.0 in)Height: 1,332 mm (52.4 in)

Question: How do you get in?

Renault Vivaquatre

Type ADL 1 / ADL 2:

The Vivaquatre was produced from 1936 to 1939. It was atypical Renault of that period. It was technically conservative and fairly ordinary to drive. However, it wascommodious, reliable, long lasting and fairly economical. It made a good taxicab! Vivaquatres were usedas taxis in parts of France until the late 1950s. It may have been released after the Light 15 Citroen, but interms of ride, roadholding and general driving pleasure for an enthusiastic driver, it might as well havebeen designed ten years earlier!The Vivaquatre was powered by the famous 85 engine, that some said would last forever. The 85 wasused post-war in the Colorale utility and Prairie station wagon. The 85 engine was a four cylinder in lineside valve with a 85mm bore, 105mm stroke for 2,383cc capacity. It produced 56BHP at 3,300 RPM.

RenaultSPORT Clio, or ..Why Do So Many People Park on Roundabouts?

(1) An owners perspective!

Your Humble Scribe (HS) first noticed a change in behavior of motorists in early July 2001. People startedparking in the middle of the road on roundabouts! I investigated this phenomenon and found that theparking was for a very short term. If ever I missed a turn and had to go around the roundabout again, thecars had moved, although sometimes not very far! Also I noticed that every vehicle on the road seemed tohave become clumsy and slow!Something else happened to your HS around this time. People started to suggest that I needed to consulta surgeon to surgically remove the smile that seemed to be constantly on my face. Then people startedto avoid me. They said that every time I spoke to them, I would give them a half-hour lecture on the virtuesof my newly acquired RenaultSPORT Clio Cup 172!I was seriously besotted with the Clio, and I still am!


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I have now owned my RSC 172 Cup for nine years. It has been reliable, durable, economical and all of thedull but necessary things that some people think are the real measure of the worth of a car. But they arenot car enthusiasts! To me, the true measure of the worth of the Clio is that it is an absolute joy to drive. Itis always enthusiastic about what I want it to do. It is always on my side. It is the automotive equivalent ofa dutiful wife who is always fun to be with and a passionate lover as well!

(2) RenaultSPORT Clio 2, Ph. 1 Cup 172 Statistics

Engine: Transverse In-line 4 1998cc, 82.7mm bore X 93.0mm stroke

Multi-point fuel injection, TOHC, variable valve timing, 4 valves per cylinder,

atmospherically inducted.124Kw @ 6,250RPM, 200 Nm @ 5,400RPM

Tyre Size: 195/50/15 on 7JX15 rims, front & rear

Top Speed: 222kph, 0 400m 15.3s, 0 1,000m 28.0s

Fuel Capacity: 50 l, Consumption Range 5.0 to 20 l/100km, Average about 8 l/100km

Brake Size: 280mm ventilated discs at front, 228mm plain discs at rear.

Wheelbase: 2,772mm, Length 3,773mm, Width 1,670mm, Height 1,417mm

Track: 1,395mm, Kerb Mass: 1,035 kg

(3) Later versions of RSC 2

The RSC2 Phase 1 was followed by a slightly revised Phase 2 version at the end of 2001. The Phase 2

versions were slightly heavier than the Phase 1s, and therefore werent quite as quick. That was all fixedwith the release of the RSC 182 in Cup and Trophy versions. These were even better and faster than myClio. In fact, a number of testers said that the RSC 182 was the best hot hatch ever. Their previous choicefor that title was the Clio Williams of the 1990s.In 2006, EVO Magazine conducted a test in the Italian Alps, running a RSC 182 Trophy against a BMWM6. The route taken was very fast which favoured the M6. However it turned out to be a fairly even matchin absolute terms, with the Clio being far better under brakes and through the corners. The M6s onlyadvantage was straight-line performance. The Clio was the clear moral winner, because it cost only aboutone fifth as much as a M6!Then EVO held their Car of the Year 2005 analysis. It started with an affordable car preliminary, which theClio easily won. The Clio Trophy and the BMW M3 CS were the only affordable cars chosen to compete inthe finals with some exotic super-cars. Some extracts from that article appear below:

The Clio tips into the most exquisite three-wheel stance while finding miraculous traction


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Theres lots more I could quote from EVO and othermagazines, but in a nutshell, in 2005, the motoringpress thought that the RenaultSPORT Clio was just

the best affordable sporting car inthe world!


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(4) RenaultSPORT Clio 3

So, you might think that since the RenaultSPORT Clio 2 was such a great car, the later versions musthave been a bit of a letdown? No, RenaultSPORT hadnt read that script. They just did what many thoughtimpossible. They made the new RenaultSPORT 197 even better!The Clio RenaultSPORT 197 was a grown up version of the 172 and 182. The 197 was a bit larger, morepowerful and heavier than before. It offered slightly more performance, slightly better handling, but muchbetter composure. It was a better car in any measurable way, but the added composure meant that someof the excitement was lost. Also, power was developed at higher revs, so there was the feeling that you

had to cane it to get it to go! People unfamiliar with the 172 and 182 probably wouldnt notice, but thewonderful mid-range punch was gone.The 197 still got marvelous reviews. The press thought that it was great. Owners raved (like someone Iknow!)! Everyone was happy, except for RenaultSPORT, that is.They loved the praise but werent happy about the very mild criticisms of the 197. They went to work, andthe result is the Clio RenaultSPORT 200:

Clio RenaultSPORT 200 Cup

The Clio RenaultSPORT 200 Cup is a mildly but thoroughly revised version of the 197. The few mildcriticisms have been fixed and the 200 is poised for the same accolades earned by its 182 Trophypredecessor!

Clio RenaultSPORT 200 Cup in action!


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(5) Clio RenaultSPORT 200 Cup Statistics of the best affordable sporting car in the world!

CLIO RENAULT SPORT 200 CUPTECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONSENGINEType Euro 4Capacity (cc) 1,998Bore x stroke (mm) 82.7 x 93Number of cylinders/valves 4 in-line/16Compression ratio 11.5:1Max. power (kW) 147.5Max. power (rpm) 7,100Max. torque (Nm) 215Max. torque (rpm) 5,400Injection MultipointFuel Premium unleaded (98 RON rec.)TRANSMISSIONType 6-speed ManualSpeeds at 1000rpm in 1st gear 7.902nd gear 12.623rd gear 17.504th gear 22.045th gear 27.366th gear 32.77STEERINGType Variable Electric Power AssistTurning circle between kerbs/walls (m) 11/11.40Turns lock-to-lock 2.83

SUSPENSIONFront suspension Double-axis strut systemRear suspension Torsion beam with programmed deflection coil springs

Front/rear anti-roll bar - dia (mm) 20/30 integratedCup Chassis SWHEELS AND TYRESWheels (inches) 7.5 J 17Tyres 215/45 R 17BRAKINGFront Braking System Brembo4 piston calipers Ventilated discs (312mm)Rear Braking System Solid discs (300mm)PERFORMANCEMax. speed (kmph) 2250 to 100km/h 6.9FUEL CONSUMPTION^City (L/100km) 11.3Highway (L/100km) 6.4

Combined cycle (L/100km) 8.2CO2 Emissions (g/km) Euro4 195CAPACITYFuel tank (litres) 55WEIGHTSTare weight (kg) 1,281VOLUMEUnder rear parcel shelf (litres) 288With rear seats folded (litres) 1,038

What RSAE 2010 all about!

In June 2004, six members of the Renault Car Club of Queensland (RCCQ) attended theAlpine Recorde du Mondeat Zolder racing circuit in Belgium. That event involved 667RenaultSport, Gordinis, Alpines etc, from 52 car clubs and 16 different countries!

With the Alpine Recorde du Monde as inspiration, the RCCQ held the very successfulRenault Sport & Alpine Expo 2005! We now plan an even larger event, the RSAE 2010!

The Planned Itinerary for RSAE 2010 is: Friday 9 July Welcome Function 7.00 9.00 pm.

Saturday 10 July Scenic Drive on some picturesque SE Qld roads with an officialassembly photo shoot and lunch at the destination.

Saturday 10 July Evening Gala Dinner 7 pm Robertson Gardens - includes aninteresting guest speaker and a Renault memorabilia auction.

Sunday 11 July A Grand Display of French Cars starting at 9:30 am at BrookfieldPony Club Showgrounds, followed by a casual dinner for RSAE participants.


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Optional additional events are:

Monday 12 July Track Day: A sprint event at a circuit near Brisbane.

Tuesday 13 to Friday 16 July Transit to Sydney along some interesting back roads.

Sunday 18 July Sydney All French Car Day.

More driving excursions for those returning to Queensland, using a different route.

Anybody with an interest in Renault, Alpine, Gordini or related cars is very welcome. Youdont need to own the latest RenaultSPORT to attend!However, we do NOT expect any RENAULTColorales to make along to RSAE 2010,

although they would be very welcome! If you know of one, please tell us!Colorale is the name of a range launched in May 1950. The model came in numerous versions: estate,pick-up, van, chassis cab, savannah and seven-seater taxi, which could all be fitted with 4WD.

Renault Colorale Pick-upYear of production - 1950Dimensions:Length: 4.35mWidth: 1.82 mHeight: 2.12m

We do, however, expect a fewScenics like this 2004 model.

Interested?

RSAE is only a few weeks away, so PLEASEregister straight away. Please complete aRegistration Form and send it to us as soon as possible. If you are interested in RSAE2010 and want more information, please get in touch.

Also, determine your work/holiday plans & make your accommodation bookings early.It may help to keep an eye on the various forums, including:http://renaultinaus.17.forumer.com/

To provide everyone with regular updates and Newsletterson RSAE 2010, we need your name and email address!!

Questions?Contact us at [email protected] or telephone Ian Both (07) 3279 0509 or

Phil Harrison (0419 885513).

RSAE 2010 - the bestRENAULTevent in

Australia ever. , PLEASEbring it to Australia soon!

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