Talking of Bedford, Autocar took a Focus RS500 (345bhp), Clio 200 and a Megane 250 there a few months back. The Focus was only 3 seconds quicker round the circuit than the Clio (this was a mag feature) and the 250 went 4 seconds faster...than the Focus!Source (for those registered): http://www.renaultsport.co.uk/community/forum/Forum_postst72661/Focus-RS500-v-Clio-200-v-Megane-250/Default.aspx
As i said on the Clio200.net forum Mike, love it to bits. Cant wait to get mine back from the bodyshop. Nearly 5 weeks and counting now.