Background:
Introduced in 2005, the Renault Clio Renaultsport 182 Trophy represented the final and most focused development of the second-generation Clio Renaultsport and was produced in a limited run of just 500 examples for the UK market.
Developed from the already capable 182 Cup, the Trophy retained Renaultsport's naturally aspirated 2-litre, 16-valve engine and five-speed manual gearbox but gained a number of carefully selected chassis revisions.

Most significant were its Sachs remote-reservoir dampers, developed specifically for the model and considerably more sophisticated than the conventional dampers fitted to the regular 182.
The Trophy was also equipped with lightweight 16-inch Speedline Turini alloy wheels and Recaro Trendline front seats, whilst all UK examples were finished in Capsicum Red.
With its low weight, naturally aspirated engine and carefully developed chassis, the Trophy has subsequently become one of the most recognised variants of the Renaultsport Clio.
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