Fifth Gear Video: MINI Cooper S JCW vs Renault Clio RS Cup

In this episode Fifth Gear compares two of Europe’s hottest superminis, the 208HP MINI Cooper S JCW and the 197HP Renault Clio RS Cup to find out which is the most rewarding car to drive. Along with the usual race track lap, Fifth Gear's journalists also perform an unconventional test in a tight circuit. Find out who wins in the video after the jump. -Continued

Via: Autoblog.it

Renault Sherpa 2, the French Humvee

The French equivalent of AM General’s Humvee is the Renault Sherpa, a light 4x4 tactical military truck dedicated to projection and intervention units. But unlike its famous American counterpart the Sherpa never found its way to the civilian market. Renault offers two versions of the military truck, the Sherpa 2 which can seat 4 passengers offering a payload of 2 to 3 tons and the two-seater Sherpa 3 pick-up that features 10' flat bed supporting a total payload of 4.1 tons.

Both versions of the French Humvee are equipped with a Euro4/5 (!) turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel engine delivering 215 HP at 2,300 rpm. According to Renault, the military truck can achieve a top speed of 120 km/h or 75mph on a flat road surface while its autonomy at a cruising speed of 70 km/h or 45mph is 900km or 560 miles. -More photos and a video after the jump

Via: Motorpasion , Source: Renault

Video: Renault Megane R26.R Lapping the Nurburgring in 8’17’’

As if Renault wouldn’t follow suite with the rest of the “auto gang” that broke some sort of record at the Nurburgring race circuit… In the French carmaker’s case, the hardcore Megane R26.6 established a new lap record for a front-wheel-drive production car on the 'Ring with a time of 8m 17s. You can read all the details by clicking here and see our image gallery of 30 high-res photos here. But before you do that, follow the jump to check out the video of the R26.R hammering the ‘Ring. -Continued

Video: Renault Megane Coupe Concept

The French carmaker’s star at this year’s Geneva Motor Show was without doubt, the new Megane Coupe Concept (details and pics here). The sleek 3door-coupe with the two-piece gullwing doors however is more than just a concept as Renault states that it previews a a production version that’s set to be released at a later date. Under the Megane Coupe Concept’s bonnet lies a 200 Hp turbocharged four-cylinder engine matted to a 6-speed manual gearbox. –Check out the video after the jump

Video: Renault Megane F1 Team R26 Advertisement

The Renault Megane F1 Team R26 is a supped up, limited edition version of the Megane Renault Sport equipped with an enhanced 230hp 2.0 turbo engine, more powerful Brembo brakes, new tires and alloys, updated chassis with new settings and a limited slip differential. In this ad, Renault attempts to highlight the differences between the F1 Team R26 and the standard Megane RS by showing all the new components flying around in "Star Wars-style" at its factory before ending up on the new hot hatch. –Check out the video after the jump

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Video: 2009 Renault Twingo RS

Here’s the first official video of Renault’s all-new 2009 Twingo RS (RenaultSport) that’s set to make its public debut at the forthcoming Geneva Show in early March. The video gives us the first view of the Twingo RS’ interior that gets RenaultSport bucket seats, a sport steering wheel, and different instruments.

Powered by a 1.6-liter engine that pumps out 131 HP, the Twingo’s evil brother features an aggressive bodykit with wider wheel arches housing new alloy wheels, restyled bumpers and a roof spoiler. Sales are set to start in Europe this spring. –Video after the jump

Renault's Synchronized Crash Commercial

To reflect on its five star European crash test scores, Renault decided to create a commercial which boasts elegance and sophistication while crashing its cars. (And does so nicely might I add.) The cars take on a life of their own in a synchronized ballet of side, rear and mid-air crashes. The European auto ads never seize to amaze me. Via: Motorpasion

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