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2005 Renault Sport Clio 182 Trophy

United Kingdom • 9 Aug 2024

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This Renaultsport Clio 182 Trophy, number 311 of 500 sold in the UK, is a well-maintained hot hatch with a recent service and upgraded suspension. Despite its high mileage, the car remains in very presentable condition, with minor cosmetic imperfections and some replaced components.

Condition

7

The car is in very presentable condition, with bright Capsicum Red paintwork and a clean interior. However, it has a high mileage, some cosmetic imperfections such as scuffs and scratches, and some surface corrosion on suspension and exhaust components. Some components have been replaced.

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Transmission:

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Chassis No:

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Odometer:

155,196 miles

Reg Number:

OY55 JVT

RHD/LHD:

RHD

Highlights

The pinnacle of hot hatches
Clever Sachs front suspension
Recent service
Number 311 of 500 sold in the UK
Bright Capsicum Red paintwork

Overview
Back in 2019, the ever-wise hive mind of PistonHeads users voted the Renaultsport Clio 182 Trophy as the best hot hatch of the 21st Century.

And there’s no reason to change our minds now.

But how did the clever boffins at Renault come up with such a winning formula?
Well, shoehorning a two-litre 16-valve engine into a car the size of a matchbox is always a good start, if you ask us.

And then spending Renault CEO’s performance bonus on upgrading the front suspension to a clever system from Sachs Race Engineering, which uses remote reservoirs, and a lot of physics to give this car handling which is quite simply superb.
On the car for sale here, the suspension features some reassuringly fresh-looking front road springs, and the Sachs dampers have also reportedly been replaced in recent years.

A fresh general service was carried o...