2002 Renault Clio V6 Renault Sport Phase 1
Vendor supplied images
Highlights
- Very well maintained car
- Low mileage Phase 1
- Uprated PH2 gearbox and clutch
- Previously owned by Head of V6 Clio Club, Hong Kong
- Extensively mechanically overhauled and upgraded
- Recent service and work to brakes
- MOT to February 2025
- Usable and entertaining hot hatch rarity
The Appeal
The stakes were high. After building one of the greatest hot hatches of all time, the Clio Williams, Renault needed something new. Step forward Tom Walkinshaw Racing, which proposed, of all things, a mid-engined, V6-powered, Clio-based road rocket.
The elegantly named Renault Clio V6 Renault Sport was, to put it mildly, mad. Infused with the spirit of Renault’s mid-engined 5 Gordinis, the new car looked unlike any other Clio or hot hatch. And went quite unlike them too.
These are rare cars and this one particularly so. It is a Phase 1 that is one of only 10 originally supplied to Hong Kong. It spent its life there until being repatriated by the seller when he returned to the UK in 2023. He acquired the car from the head of the V6 Clio Club in Hong Kong.
Thanks to the warm Hong Kong climate and sparing, enthusiast use, the car is structurally very solid and has covered few miles. The vendor tells us that whatever the car has needed, it has got, resulting in an extensive mechanical overhaul during his ownership.
It also benefits from some choice upgrades, including a reconditioned Phase 2 gearbox - with improved durability and ratios - and upgraded clutch. Recent work to the brakes and a recent service mean it is ready to use and enjoy. A long MOT to February 2025 underlines that impression.
It also benefits from some choice upgrades, including a reconditioned Phase 2 gearbox - with improved durability and ratios - and upgraded clutch. Recent work to the brakes and a recent service mean it is ready to use and enjoy. A long MOT to February 2025 underlines that impression.
There are a few cosmetic points to note in the photographs,, but this is a car to use and enjoy whilst improving and investing as you do.
Historyry and Paperwork
- First registered 2002 - believed to be 2nd January 2002
- Sold new in Hong Kong
- Previous keeper was the Head of the V6 Clio Club in Hong Kong
- One of only 7-10 of these cars believed sold new in Hong Kong
- Parts supplied by specialist Scott SG Motorsport
- Imported to UK in February 2023 by seller when he returned to this country
- All import and other legal duties paid
- Good history file as shown in photographs with highlights below
- Standard car with choice upgrades detailed below
- Original factory handbooks
- Used by seller as daily driver for nine years prior to UK importation
- Car was health checked by specialist when the seller acquired it
- Set of keys and spare keys included
- We are told that the service book has not been stamped, which we are told is common in Hong Kong
- MOT valid to 25th February 2025 with 70,095kms showing on test and some advisories to note
- The vendor informs us that the car has been extensively maintained, parts replaced whenever specialists advise
- He reports that the result is a car that has been extensively overhauled during his ownership
Modifications from factory standard:
- Rebuilt Phase 2 gearbox
- BMC CDA (Carbon Dynamic Air box)
- Uprated suspension which has recently been tracked
- Quicksilver super sport exhaust system
Recent notable maintenance:
- 26/02/24: wiring work to repair airbag
- 15/06/23: check over, oil and filter and fuel filter at 66,324 kms
- 06/10/22: modifications to seats
- 30/06/22: repairs to brakes and cosmetic repairs
The Condition
- Iceberg Silver metallic paintwork in presentable and generally good condition
- There are some minor cosmetic points to note in photographs
- Recent repairs to bodywork with scope to further improve
- Straight bodywork with good panel fit and no visible corrosion
- Underside similarly well kept with no structural advisories on current MOT
- Factory standard 17in multispoke alloy wheels in fair condition
- Fitted with quality Michelins on rear and Bridgestones on front in good health
- Blue leather and Alcantara interior with factory standard seats in fair condition
- Some signs of use and wear inside to seats and dashboard visible in photographs
- Gear gaiter and airbag cover show deterioration and could be improved
- Original factory radio/cassette system fitted
- We are told that the passenger side window is sticky
The Mechanics
- Phase 1 car with 2,946cc 230bhp Renault V6 engine
- 6spd manual Phase 2 gearbox which are told has been rebuilt
- The Phase 2 gearbox offers improved durability and better gear ratios than earlier cars
- Mid engined, rear wheel drive configuration
- Extensive mechanical overhaul during vendor's ownership resulting in many replaced parts
- Reconditioned clutch
- Recent oil and filter and fuel filter change
- Regularly used by the seller with no reported reliability or running issues
- Minor running gear advisories to note on current MOT
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Vehicle specification
- Year 2002
- Make Renault
- Model Clio
- Colour Blue
- Odometer 70,436 Kilometres
- Engine size 2946
Auction Details
- Seller Type Private
- Town Paignton
- Location Devon
- Country United Kingdom
9
bids
from 7
bidders
- Jensen1•••• £13,000 30/06/24
- Keggy £12,750 28/06/24
- Jensen1•••• £12,500 28/06/24
- m4jan £6,600 28/06/24
- sjordan•••• £6,500 27/06/24
- m4jan £6,100 27/06/24
- Jonnydm £6,000 27/06/24
- bacheti•••• £5,000 25/06/24
- Chhewy £100 25/06/24
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