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1995clio16v
11-04-2008, 19:55
Just found this on msn's homepage

They always do some great write ups on old and new cars with great pics

The second link below is a link to loads of pics they supplied of clio16v and the williams

http://cars.uk.msn.com/News/Top_ten_article.aspx?cp-documentid=8044494


http://search.msn.co.uk/images/results.aspx?q=clio+williams&go=&form=A0

Theres some great pics in that 2nd link, and they tend to lead to more

This was one of the most interesting ones that I found out of the lot:-

http://www.floracity.net/florac/selection/rallye_boudon/photos.htm



:P

titcharoony
11-04-2008, 22:49
'the Williams used a larger 150bhp 2.0-litre engine, in place of the 137bhp 1.9-litre'.... news to me!

Wobba
12-04-2008, 00:04
good read, thanks...1.9 indeed lol.

Justin..
12-04-2008, 00:34
1.9 is probably a typo

bill.
12-04-2008, 01:23
Well, i can vouch for both the 1.6/1.9 gti and the clio 16v and williams as being "PROPER HOT HATCHES", non of this my cars faster than yours shit as with the rs turbo boys/ redtop nova's etc etc etc, time has proved that these cars are legends, where as the quick in a straight line cars aren't ( sorry turbo boys ) but a "proper car is one that can cover ground very quickly through both straights and "TWISTYS" IMO, thats why these cars are bench mark cars, there the bollocks!

ps.yet to give my verdict on my mi16 pug, as it just got insured today, but its rapid! :D

titcharoony
12-04-2008, 03:47
true, but what pf the r5 turbo? i found it to be risky in the corners...but it was always my favourite to boot around in

bill.
12-04-2008, 10:52
sorry, when i say turbo boys, i'm having digs at the rs turbo's in particular, had many a go against so called 200bhp plus escort rs's, and not one has impressed me, some 5's on the other hand have left me for shit! :shock:


i like the looks of them, but they certainly aren't my type of car

titcharoony
12-04-2008, 14:44
i know mate, just wondered where the r5 turbo fell in. for me its possibly my fae hot hatch of all time. certainly one of them. I do love the clio - but i just miss turbo thrills - the power delivery was great.
its interesting you say all this all i was contemplating a fiesta rs turbo (would never have an escort). I drove my mates, and although it was quick in a straight line , and felt well built, and came with a few extras...I didnt fell like I was anything special. To be honest also, it felt a bit chavvy. was quick in a straight line tho, but the torque steer was frightening. I still wouldn't mind a mint white one though.