FIA OK new 1.6-litre V6 engine plans to be introduced in 2014

Formula 1 will officially switch to a 1.6-litre V6 engine format from 2014 after proposals finalised by the sport's stakeholders during last weekend's European Grand Prix were rubber-stamped by the FIA's World Motorsport Council on Wednesday.

According to a statement from the sport's governing body, WMSC members agreed in a fax vote to formalise the new turbo-charged engines, which will feature energy recovery units.

The statement read: "Following a fax vote by its members, the World Motor Sport Council has ratified the engine regulations recently drawn up in consultation with the main stakeholders in Formula One.

"The new power plant will be a V6 1.6 turbo unit with energy recovery systems. This new formula will come into effect as from the start of the 2014 FIA Formula One World Championship season."

F1's teams and the FIA were in deadlock over the engine situation for several weeks until agreement was reached during a Formula 1 Commission meeting prior to the European Grand Prix weekend to delay introducing the regulations by a year to 2014.

The new plans also featured a change in the format from a four cylinder engine to a six cylinder unit - Ferrari having been against the former on marketing grounds. Mercedes and Cosworth had also voiced concerns about development costs. F1 technical chiefs then met in Valencia to give their formal backing to the V6, 1.6-litre plan.

The teams indicated after the Valencia gathering that they would ask for a rise in the proposed rev limit of 12,000rpm to 15,000rpm. It remains unclear whether this was included in the ratified plans. Similarly it is not known whether a request to delay the introduction of new chassis rules set for 2013 - to coincide with the new engine plan - has been successful.

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2011 Renault Clio Review

The Renault Clio is considered as one of the excellent car that offers classy, comfortable and quite riding, which is cheap to run. The Renault Clio offers six trim levels that include Dynamique, Expression, GT, Extreme, Initiale and Privlege. Renault Sport 200 is in the top range that comes with exclusive technical features and function.

Driving Performance: Like the previous model, the Renault Clio offers excellent balance in between the handling and riding. The Sporty GT is fun to fun to drive that makes your driving experience memorable. The petrol engines are hushed and thus offers quietest around the bumpy roads.

A six speed manual transmission is offered within the motorway relaxing. The VVT 1.6 is available with two states that tune by delivering 108 bhp and 126bhp and thus feel strained. The responsive and muscular turbocharged 1.2L that delivers 73bhp is excellent. The Renault Clio offers simple heater controls, excellent all round vision and are fiddly in nature. The top range of model offer Line TomTom that adds a rear spoiler, climate control and tinted rear windows.
Like Twingo and Modus, the catalogue incorporates two new versions – Yahoo! and Night&Day – and the range is topped by the XV de France and Initiale versions.

Prices for the latest Renault Clio extend from €11,899 (three-door Clio Access 1.2 16V 75 LPG eco2) to €22,750 (five-door Clio Initiale dCi 105 eco²), while Clio R.S. prices range from €23,550 to €26,750. The specific interior features special Yahoo! upholstery and White Lacquer styling details

The Night&Day version of Renault Clio places the emphasis on chic styling and includes extra-tinted rear glass, Dark Metal exterior styling details and a carefully-appointed interior. This version supersedes the former Dynamique TomTom equipment level.

The lower equipment levels have been upgraded, too, with the introduction of satin-finish chrome details for the Access and Authentique versions (air vents, dashboard trim, door handles, etc.).

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