2001 - Renault Clio V6 N°429/1631 - Lot 145

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2001 - Renault Clio V6 N°429/1631 - Lot 145
2001 - Renault Clio V6 N°429/1631 Chassis n°VF1C61A0624483857 - Worthy heir of the Renault 5 Turbo, promised to a great future in collection - The most beastly Phase 1, developed and produced by TWR - Exceptional condition and clear history - Low mileage, less than 21200 km, maintenance booklet and manuals The first generation Clio had reached its peak of sportiness with the fantastic Williams, but it was still a bit short of the dream of raw performance enthusiasts. At the same time, Renault, in partnership with Williams, reigned in Formula 1 from 1992 to 1997, winning six consecutive "Constructors" titles (including the partnership with Benetton). In addition, to celebrate its centenary, the diamond-shaped brand presents three models at the 1998 Paris Motor Show, the most noticed of which is the Clio V6 24V concept car, which is a study derived from the V6 Trophy which was then racing at the opening of the F1 Grand Prix. It was in this context that the decision was taken to develop, again in collaboration with TWR (Tom Walkinshaw Racing), a hypertrophied Clio that would have all the makings of a great car this time. The result is the presentation of the Clio V6 at the 1999 Geneva Motor Show. The Clio V6 is a worthy heir of the monstrous R5 turbo of the 1980's, from which it takes the recipe, which consists in implanting a very voluntary engine in the place normally assigned to the rear seat of a production model. Indeed, its 230 horsepower 3L 24-valve V6 engine is placed in the middle of the rear seat and its look is, to say the least, beastly with its bodybuilded look. Its production is ensured by the TWR group which is very active in F1. Aesthetically, the car has a specific configuration for this limited series, including a very nice leather/alcantara upholstery with embroidered Renault Sport logos, white background counters with logo as well, imitation aluminum inserts, gearshift console and lever ball as well as aluminum pedals. Mechanically, the Clio V6 is driven by the "Peugeot-Renault" V6 which has been reworked, with a lighter flywheel and a specifically designed exhaust system, giving it a beautiful sound. This engine is not lacking in power or torque, even if it can sometimes seem too polite. However, the Clio V6 can count on a playful chassis and a suspension adapted to sporty driving. The whole package is undeniably enjoyable for any amateur driver. With a strong character, to a certain extent handcrafted due to the fact that TWR manufactured only 1,631 units in a short period of time, while the copy was revised in 2003 with the phase 2, more civilized and developed in-house, the Clio V6 phase was an authentic "collector" from the start. Out of the 1631 examples built in the Swedish TWR factory, our car is number 429. First put on the road in Italy on September 26, 2001 in the region of Rome, it arrived in France in 2015, when it was acquired by the current owner who imported it, when it had a little more than 16000 km. Camped on its 17-inch "Superturismo" light alloy wheels, in "Iceberg gray" color with half leather and blue alcantara interior, with matching stitching and carpet, plus "Renault Sport" embroidery on the seat backs, it is in the most characteristic configuration of this car and is in impeccable condition. From a cosmetic point of view, this Clio V6 which has obviously always been pampered is flawless, both outside and inside. As far as the mechanics are concerned, it has also been scrupulously maintained, as indicated by its regularly stamped maintenance booklet. The last service, including replacement of the timing belt and water pump, was performed in October 2017 at 20091 km. In 2019 the spark plugs were also changed. Used since leaving the factory sparingly, today this Clio V6 phase 1, in strict original condition, now totals less than 21200 km and its technical inspection is clean. It is accompanied by all its books, manuals and accessories. Rare, low mileage and perfectly preserved, it is therefore a choice piece for any sports driving enthusiast or collector of this iconic "youngtimer".
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