2005 RENAULTSPORT CLIO 182 TROPHY

KEY FACTS

  • One of just 500 examples produced for the UK market, this Clio 182 Trophy is a rare find and one of the marque’s most celebrated models.
  • Under the bonnet sits a 2.0-litre naturally aspirated inline-four, tuned in this example to 191bhp, driving the front wheels via a five-speed manual transmission.
  • This well-presented example has been sympathetically modified to further enhance its performance and driveability (see ‘Modifications and Upgrades’ section below for details).

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

  • This modern-day hot hatch icon is finished in the Trophy’s signature Capsicum Red, with a black leather and synthetic suede interior.
  • Included in the factory specification is a rear spoiler, air-conditioning, cruise control, lightweight 16-inch Speedline alloy wheels, dual exhausts, low-mounted Recaro seats, and sophisticated Sachs front dampers, which were totally refurbished at 104,222 miles by BG Motorsport.
  • The car comes with its original owner’s book pack, Accident Management Pack, two keys, original jack and wheel brace as well as receipts detailing work undertaken and services going back to the first service in September 2005.
  • The cherished number plate ‘R5 TPY’ is included in the sale.

MODIFICATIONS AND UPGRADES

Power Unit and Exhaust

  • JMS R2 inlet manifold
  • Kam Racing sports camshafts
  • Engine Dynamics remap to 191bhp at 6,950rpm
  • Torques oil catch tank
  • Magnecor competition ignition leads
  • Pure Motorsport ignition coil relocation bracket
  • Pure Motorsport exhaust system                                                                                    

Transmission and Power Unit mounts

  • MFactory limited-slip differential
  • Pure Motorsport sump guard
  • Engine Dynamics short shift gear lever linkage
  • Vibra-Technics gearbox mount
  • Powerflex engine and dog bone bushes                                                                                     

Suspension and Steering

  • Pure Motorsport spherical bearing top mounts and strut bracing bar
  • Pure Motorsport front camber adjustment bolts
  • Powerflex Purple suspension bushes all round
  • Pure Motorsport rear anti-roll bar
  • Full tracking and alignment by Porsche specialists CenterGravity of Nuneaton
  • Powerflex Black steering rack bushes                                                                            

Bodywork

  • 3M Paint Protection Film fitted to the bonnet, front bumper and boot lip
  • Sound deadening to doors, quarter panels, A-pillar trims and dashboard                                 

Electrical

  • Renault variable intermittent wiper stalk

CONDITION

  • There is no known bodywork damage. The bonnet has recently been replaced.
  • The Capsicum Red paintwork presents very well, with PPF fitted to the bonnet and front bumper. A few small stone chips are present around the vehicle, as well as a slight scuff along the trailing edge of the driver’s door, which have been touched in.
  • The cabin is in excellent condition with only some very modest signs of use on the centre console. 
  • The bonnet alarm switch has been disconnected. Otherwise, there are no known mechanical or electrical faults.
  • The last three MOTs have all passed first time with no advisories with the most recent MOT test performed in October 2020 at 108,815 miles.

SERVICE HISTORY AND RENOVATION WORK

  • The car was serviced most recently in November 2020 at 109,350 miles by the owner. Replacement items included the engine oil and filter, gearbox oil, brake fluid, pollen filter, headlamp bulbs and air conditioning dryer. The engine air filter was cleaned and the air conditioning circuit was refilled after the dryer replacement.
  • Renaultsport specialist Diamond Motors completed the service prior to this in January 2018.
  • Renaultsport specialist Diamond Motors also performed a full belt, pulley, water pump and PAS pump change in February 2017 at 97,621 miles.
  • During his last 3.5 years of ownership, the current keeper has refurbished/replaced numerous parts of the vehicle including:                                                                                                          

Power Unit and Exhaust

  • Throttle body, sump and gasket, spark plugs, air intake temperature sensor, dephaser sensor seal, right-hand engine mount, four exhaust heat shields and central exhaust hanger.                                                                                               

Cooling System

  • Radiator, header tank, temperature sensor, thermostat, hoses and clips.                                            

Transmission and Power Unit mounts

  • Renault right hand engine mount.
  • Powerflex Yellow additional engine mount.
  • Powerflex Purple dog bone engine stabiliser mount.
  • Vibra-Technics gearbox mount.                                                  

Suspension, Steering and Brakes

  • Rear sub-frame, hangars and stub-axle housings powder coated, front wishbones, anti-roll bar and anti-roll-bar brackets powder coated, front sub-frame fitted with new cage nuts, rear stub axles, rear spring rubber mounts, wheel bearings and speed sensors all round.
  • Eibach front springs, all callipers refurbished by BiggRed of Worcester, all discs replaced, new rear brake pipes, track rod ends, axial ball joints, wheels stripped and re-powder coated, two new Michelin tyres, handbrake cables.                                                                              

Bodywork – Interior/Exterior

  • Steering wheel, heater control panel, seatbelts re-webbed, door and boot seals, door striker plates, windscreen, genuine Renault bonnet and catch, bonnet release cable, grille, wheel arch liners.
  • During the refurbishment process any areas of the vehicle showing any signs of surface corrosion were stripped back, repainted and treated with Waxoyl or Bilt Hamber Anti-corrosion coating.
  • A latest Krooklok is fitted and will be sold with the vehicle.

Air Conditioning

  • Heat exchanger, Dryer and engine bay pipes.

Electrical

  • Front fog lamps, battery, battery earth lead and gearbox earthing strap.
  • A Tom-Tom Sat Nav is hard wired in and being sold with the vehicle.

SUMMARY

Voted Evo Magazine’s 2005 ‘Car of the Year’, this iconic hot hatch is an everyday performance hero, boasting a more lightweight specification than the standard Clio 182 and a wonderfully involving and communicative chassis.

This particular example of the Renaultsport Clio 182 Trophy has been extensively refurbished and enhanced by a variety of carefully chosen modifications, meaning it is now in both an excellent and enhanced condition for its next owner to enjoy on their favourite roads.

The description of this auction lot is, to the best of the seller's knowledge, accurate and not misleading. Collecting Cars requests a range of detail about the lot from the seller, and performs a level of due diligence. However, bidders must satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the description, and conduct any research they feel is necessary before committing to a bid. Please see our Terms and Conditions for full details.

All UK-registered cars and motorbikes on Collecting Cars are run through an online HPI check. On the HPI report, this vehicle shows no insurance database markers for damage or theft, and has no finance owing.

Car Overview

  • 109,813 miles
  • manual
  • RHD
  • Capsicum Red (OV727)
  • Black
  • 2.0L


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  • Lot #05571
  • private Sale
  • Solihull, Warwickshire, United Kingdom

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