2014 Renault Clio Cup Championship Brochure

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CLIO CUP
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2. NEW CLIO CUP
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.

3. • ourth generation of car since Clio Cup began
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in 1991
• 0 years of Renault in UK motorsport in 2014
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• loser to BTCC than ever with more powerful
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turbo-charged car on Dunlop tyres
• alendar realigned to avoid any conflicting
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dates so that UK teams can also enter the
Eurocup challenge
• op of the new three-tier Clio Cup ladder
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• eveloped in 2013 on the race tracks of
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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, directinjection, 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.

4. THE LATEST SUCCESSOR TO THE R8 GORDINI
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.
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.

5. 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.

6. 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 21/6217 tyres in the UK championship. Crafted by
Renault Design, its 17-inch rims are supplied
by Speedline.

7. A BRAND NEW DIRECT-INJECTED
TURBO ENGINE
ONBOARD
ELECTRONICS
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.
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.
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 modelspecific 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.
Supplied by Sadev, the six-speed sequential
gearbox is hooked up to the engine by an AP
Racing competition clutch with built-in stop.
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.

8. AN ERGONOMIC DRIVER’S POSITION
SAFETY
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.
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.
The multi-functional steering wheel brings
the most useful information within easy reach.
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.
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.

9. 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 alison@grovewood.co.uk

10. TELEVISION MEDIA
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
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.
CHASSIS
Type
Materials
ENGINE
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
Max power
Max torque
Max engine speed
Electronics
TRANSMISSION
Gearbox
Sadev ST82-17 six-speed sequential + reverse gear
Controls
XAP electric control, semi-automatic steering-wheel mounted
Differential
Sadev 23/90 self-locking limited-slip
Clutch
AP Racing clutch discs and mechanism – Sadev stop
AXLES AND SUSPENSIONS
Pseudo-McPherson one-way adjustable ZF Race Engineering
Front
shock absorber
One-way adjustable ZF Race Engineering shock absorber with
Rear
programmed flexible axle/torsion beam
BRAKES
Discs
PFC 330mm floating (front) and 260mm solid (rear)
Calipers
Brembo four-piston (front)
WHEELS
Rims
Speedline 8x17 aluminium one-piece
Tyres
Dunlop 21-62 x17
DIMENSIONS, WEIGHT AND CAPACITY
Length / width / height 4090 / 1945 / 1429 mm
Wheel base
2576 mm
Front / rear track
1550 / 1520 mm
Fuel tank
40 litres
Unladen weight
1065 kg
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.
Type
Clio Renaultsport steel bodyshell reinforced by a welded roll cage
Steel
Renault M5Mt, 4 cylinder, 16 valve, 1618cc, turbo charged with
direct injection
220 hp at 6000 rpm
270 Nm at 2500-5500 rpm
6500 rpm
Cosworth SQ7 Di – XAP electric control

11. 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: mail@20tenracing.co.uk
Website: www.20tenracing.co.uk
DRM Motorsport - Team Manager: Daniel Rowbottom
DRM Motorsport Solutions, Worcester Road, Kidderminster DY10 1JR
Tel: 07545 522567 E-mail: danielrowbottom@gmail.com
Website: 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: info@finesseltd.co.uk
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: steven@jamiehunterracing.co.uk
Website: www.jamiehunterracing.co.uk
SV Racing - Team Manager: Danny Buxton
Unit 6 Woodside Farm, Douglas Lane, Wettenhall, Cheshire, CW7 4BH
Tel: 07971 281336 E-mail: danny@svracing.co.uk
Website: 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: colin.stancombe@tiscali.co.uk
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 499683
E-mail: info@pyromotorsport.co.uk
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: p1tcr@aol.com
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: richard@westbournemotors.co.uk
Website: www.westbournemotorsport.co.uk

12. new Clio cup
2014 Calendar
Renault UK Clio Cup dates:
19th March
29th/30th March
19th/20th April
3rd/4th May
7th/8th June
28th/29th June
2nd/3rd August
23rd/24th August
6th/7th September
11th/12th October
Rockingham ISSC (media day)
Brands Hatch Indy
Donington Park National
Thruxton
Oulton Park Island
Croft
Snetterton 300
Knockhill
Rockingham ISSC
Brands Hatch GP
Eurocup Clio dates:
26th/27th April
12th/13th July
27th/28th September
18th/19th October
Ciudad del Motor de Aragón, Alcañiz, Spain
Nürburgring, Germany
Circuit Paul Ricard, Le Castellet, France
Circuito de Jerez, Spain
(www.renaultsport.com)
Rounds 1/2
Rounds 3/4
Rounds 5/6
Rounds 7/8
Rounds 9/10
Rounds 11/12
Rounds 13/14
Rounds 15/16
Rounds 17/18