Renault has unveiled a special edition version of its Clio, the Renaultsport 197 F1 Team, to coincide with the launch of its R27 Formula 1 car.

The F1 Clio includes red brake callipers, liquid yellow metallic paint, anthracite alloy wheels and Renault F1 Team and World Champion decals.

The new special edition is the first version in the Clio Renaultsport range to benefit from the ‘Cup’ chassis, which will become an option on the Clio Renaultsport 197 towards the end of the year.

The chassis option gives the car a lower ride height than the Clio Renaultsport 197 and has stiffer springs and dampers.

Orders start in April and more information will be available at the Geneva Motor Show on March 8. Renault dealers in the UK will be allocated with 500 models.