Description
Renault Sport Clio 182 Cup, Manual, 2005, French Racing Blue, Great Condition, Rare only 371 made.
Car features extensive service history, remote central locking, electric windows, climate control/ air conditioning, 16” alloys, CD Player with bluetooth, Folding rear seats, power steering, airbags, cruise control, traction control, sports seats, hand books/ manuals. The car has is HPI clear. Mileage is currently 130, 000.
I have owned the car since June 2021 and thoroughly enjoyed ownership. These really do live up to the billing of true drivers cars.
History and documentation
- Registered 23 Mar 2005
- Stamped service book with services as follows: Oct 2006 @ 2, 187 miles, May 2009 @ 20, 923 miles, Jan 2011 @ 39, 079 miles, Aug 2012 @ 51, 936 miles, Oct 2019 @ 109, 357 miles, Nov 2020 @ 113, 862 miles, Oct 2021 @ 116, 648 miles, Oct 2022 @ 121, 711 miles, May 2023 @ 126, 738 miles, Jun 2024 @ 130, 310 miles
- Full document pack in original Renault wallet
- Collection of invoices and old MOT certificates
- Two keys
- Brand new MOT until 13th Feb 2026
- V5 present in owner’s name
- London ULEZ compliant
Interior
- The interior of this Clio is in superb condition, with excellent upholstery, carpets, and trim
- Half-leather Clio 182 seats fitted
- The deeply bolstered seats provide plenty of lateral support
- The upholstery is very well presented, with very little wear to be seen
- Original rear bench seat with cloth upholstery
- Three-point seatbelts for all five passengers
- Heated rear windscreen
- Headlining in excellent condition, with no sagging or stains, just one small unobtrusive tear
- The steering wheel has been professionally retrimmed in leather and Alcantara
- Cruise control buttons on the steering wheel
- Drilled aluminium pedals
- Sony stereo with Bluetooth connectivity
- To the rear, the boot is fully carpeted, and very clean and tidy
- Two cans of tyre sealant in original fabric pouch
- Scissor jack in original pouch
Exterior
- Finished in the desirable French Racing Blue
- Vinyl ‘go faster’ stripes specced from factory run the length of the car — newly applied in 2023
- The bodywork is in very good condition for its age
As shown in the accompanying photographs, there are a few small blemishes to be found: some stone chips, a small area of bubbling on the bonnet, lacquer peel on the offside rear wheel arch
- The sills have previously been incorrectly used as jacking points
- Professionally applied WaxOyl in Jun 2021
- All chrome badges present and correct
- Twin-exit exhaust
- The 16-inch alloy wheels all have some kerb damage
- Matching set of Michelin Pilot Sport tyres with around 5 mm of tread remaining
Mechanical
- 1, 998 cc 16-valve four-cylinder engine
- Produces 182 bhp
- Five-speed transmission
- In February 2023 I have had the full timing kit, belts, dephaser and -water pump replaced by Renault Sport specialists, KTEC-Racing
- Scorpion exhaust system purchased in Jun 2021
- There is a very pleasant induction note thanks to a cone air intake filter being fitted
- The Cup edition features 20mm lowered and stiffened suspension
Genuine reason for sale in that my growing family dictates I need a bigger car, much to my disappointment! I’ve described the car honestly and this is reflected in the price so texts of daft offers will be ignored. I have a video walkaround I can share if requested.
This is a genuine 182 Cup, not to be confused with the regular ‘full-fat’ 182s that came with Cup packs. Only 371 Racing Blue Cups were ever made, making this rarer than the sought after Trophy’s.
Location: Nr Dartmouth, DevonGiven the popularity of the cooking versions, ‘power’ and ‘performance’ may not be the first words that spring to mind when most people think about the Renault Clio of twenty years ago. But we all know that the Renaultsport 182 Cup challenges the average person’s preconceptions — and it does this with the help of a 16-valve engine which packs a 180 bhp punch. And lowered, stiffened suspension makes this Clio great fun whenever the fancy takes you.
A true drivers car that is the last of a dying breed of NA hot hatches.
