Renault rolls out F1 edition Dacias in Brazil
Click above to view more of the Dacia Sandero F1 edition
Oh, this is just precious. We have no problem with Renaultsport rolling out F1-themed versions of its hot hatches because, well, they're pretty hot. Some of the hottest hatches around, actually, it's worth re-iterating. But we can't help but feel this is pushing things a little too far.
Renault's Dacia division is supposed to be a budget-oriented, no frills sub-brand. And while F1 may be working on the budget orientation, spec'ing out some low-cost econo-boxes with go-fast bits is a little much. But that's what they're doing at the Sao Paulo auto show soon to kick off in Brazil. To compound the issue, the pair of F1 Team editions of the Dacia Sandero and Dacia Logan receive no mechanical upgrades whatsoever, just a fresh coat of paint and some decals. So while American driving enthusiasts may look longingly at F1 Team editions of the Clio and Megane, this is one we can do without.
Gallery: Dacia Logan and Sandero F1 editions
[Source: Argentina Auto Blog (no relation)]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Franz 10:19AM (10/24/2008)
James May must be thrilled...
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Will 10:26AM (10/24/2008)
I can't wait for, "Great news! The Dacia Sandero is now available in F1 Team specification!"
ToniCipriani 11:56PM (10/24/2008)
Jeremy Clarkson: "ooooh... Anyways, I went on the internet, OK, and this was on it."
dukeisduke 10:27AM (10/24/2008)
So this is what became of Dacia, the Cold War-era Romanian builder of Renault designs?
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Avinash machado 10:28AM (10/24/2008)
The cheapest poseur mobile?
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CrazyKenyan 10:34AM (10/24/2008)
Get over it. It's common in third-world/BRIC countries for auto manufacturers to "spice" their cars up. This was they can charge 10%-25% extra.
You: I have a Dacia.
Me: Oh yeah, I have a Dacia F1.
You: It's the same. You paid more for that paint job. It's the same mechanically.
Me: Yeah, so? Which one looks like it can go faster? Mine will pick up chicks, yours?
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Noidor 12:16PM (10/24/2008)
"I get an ipod, my neighbor gets an ipod-mini! He's a *****!"
Hamud 10:58AM (10/24/2008)
This is pretty common here in Brazil, ridiculous.
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PumaGTO 7:46PM (10/24/2008)
Yep. Good old time when we Had The Puma GTO, Miura and the almighty Gol GTI.
Eduardo 12:32PM (10/24/2008)
FAIL
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Yogourt 12:55PM (10/24/2008)
This is not a Dacia.
This is not a RenaultSport car either.
It's just a Renault Sandero (there's no Dacia in Brazil) in a "F1 Team" livery, because there's actually some people who may pay for this.
This article is really bad, sorry.
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Roslan 9:18AM (10/26/2008)
Looking great .
http://www.roslan-racing.com
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Gustavo 7:06PM (10/26/2008)
Wtf. And Chrysler may be bouhgt by Renault...
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