The Renault Clio is has an excellent reputation for being one of the best small performance cars that money can buy. It comes complete with a 200hp engine, sport chassis and braking power, all of which add to the enjoyable driving experience.

Akropovic, the major Slovenian manufacturing company have recently modified the impressive vehicle with two sporty exhausts. The first system is an entry level slip on, and the second is an extremely exciting Evolution version, complete with additional link pipe and resonator. The expert manufacturers have made maximum use of stainless steel in the development of both of these add ons.

Motorists who choose to invest in the Evolution exhaust will greatly enhance the power of their much loved Clios. They will find great pleasure in listening to the fearsome soundtrack, while jetting around the local racetrack.

Akropovic say that the effects of the improved exhaust system are most keenly felt when the engine exceeds 2,000 rpm. It is at this point that the Renault Clio, already primed for high octane action, becomes more effective and responsive.

The expert tuners have been keen to highlight the benefits of their new offerings. They said, ‘the power increase is also accompanied by a significantly sportier sound that will give you the feeling that you’re in the middle of a Clio Cup race.

‘The beat when letting off of the gas is especially thrilling. In addition to the power gains resulting from weight reduction and a better power-to-weight ratio, leading to increased horsepower, a Clio RS with an Akropovic exhaust system is recognizable even from afar thanks to its precision-crafted carbon-fibre tail pipes.’

Drivers who take their environmental responsibilities seriously will be happy to hear that Akropovic exhausts meet strict emissions and noise guidelines. Their products are developed in a technologically advanced factory, where a host of rigorous safety tests are performed.

Akropovic have made the bold statement that their ‘employees work with a passion. They are level-headed, have the know-how and are in constant search for technological perfection, which results in victory.

‘But even they cannot win without cutting edge equipment, which is why the exhaust systems developed and manufactured by Akropovic have been the staple of champions in recent years. And what is available to world champions is now available to all riders.’

It remains to be seen how much Ordovician will charge for their . If history is anything to by then they won’t be cheap.

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