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Overview
A heavily modified Phase 2 Renault Cliosport 172, that comes with extensive records of the components fitted and work carried out, as follows;
Engine/Gearbox
-Engine Dynamics ‘low boost’ turbo conversion, consisting of:
-Hybrid 25/28 turbo with custom link pipe
-Megane 225 injectors
-AEM Fuel/Ignition controller
-AEM intercooler
-Black hard boost pipes,
-Forge Coolant hose kit
-Engine Dynamics Level 1 Custom ECU Map
-5 puck paddle clutch
-Port matched and flowed inlet manifold
-64mm enlarged throttle body
-K-Tec stealth exhaust with sports cat
-Pure Motorsport racing precision gear linkage kit
-Oil catch system
Chassis
Team Dynamics Pro Race 1.2 alloy wheels (15”)
Michelin Pilot Sport 3 tyres
Grams springs
Cup shock absorbers
Pure Motorsport rear spacers
Pure Motorsport strut brace
Eibach camber bolts
Powerflex engine mount bush
Powerflex dogbone mount
Whiteline adjustable roll bar
Brembo HC discs
PBS Pro Race pads
Body/Interior
Fog light delete – air duct kit to front discs
Pure Motorsport Shifter
Phase 1 rear lights
Rear wiper delete
OMP Targa steering wheel (no airbag light)
The car in finished in Monaco Blue (same colour as the Clio Wiliams), with standard black interior
History & Documentation
Reg No: AO52DOA
Owners: 11
Mileage: 101600
HPI: Clear
MOT: May 2026, 1 advisory (addressed)
Keys: 2
Supplied new by Mitchells of Lowestoft in October 2002 at a cost of £14616, the car was originally serviced by the supplying dealer before being serviced by independents as evidenced in the original service book. Obviously the key change in the history was the addition of the turbo kit, for which I have the invoices and dyno print showing 230hp/230lbft of torque – this was before the inlet mods though, so I expect this is between 240/250 now. I have a large folder full of receipts of components bought and work done, including service invoices and old MOTs.
During my ownership, I’ve had the cambelt/dephaser and oil servce at The Clio Man in Feb 2023 (less than 1000 miles ago), full track day set up at NAD-UK, as well as new plugs and leads & replacement Grams springs this year. Recently MOTs with the advisory on rear brake pipes being addressed.
The original build is documented on the ClioSport forum, although the specification has changed somewhat since 2017. https://cliosport.net/threads/my-inferno-story.802873/
Mechanical Condition
The car starts fine and has a lovely bassy exhaust burble without being overly loud. Moving off requires more care than usual due to the paddle clutch but you do soon get used to it. The gearbox is typically agricultural as all JC5s are, but is holding together well and changes well as long as you don’t rush it, the exception being 5thto 4th which can crunch. The first time you open the taps properly, it is quite a shock – there is a lot more shove than usual and it comes in hard and low down the rev range. First gear is virtually redundant, and the others are gobbled up quickly too. Obviously, the car handles and stops very well and there is no sign of any mechanical issues. I’ve done many hard laps around Bedford (full circuit) and Castle Combe and the car has performed perfectly.
Exterior Condition
The paintwork is in generally nice condition and presents well from a distance. all panel gaps are even with the original seam sealer in place, indicating an accident-free car. Closer inspection will reveal some lacquer damage to the bonnet, a small dent in the roof and various stone chips and other blemishes. The wheels are finished in Graphite and unscuffed but are well worn. The tyres are a matching set of Michelin Pilot Sport 3, which are readily available cheaply as they are the control tyre for several race series. This car is not a show pony, but neither is it a ‘motorsport’ special.
Interior Condition
The interior of the car is in good condition showing only minor areas of wear to the seats. The PBS gearshifter does rattle at 70mph and the solid mounts mean this is not a car to routinely do long distance motorway journeys but all that gets forgotten when having a B road blast or hooning in to Quarry with the back bouncing around! The rear seats and carpet have been removed (dubious weight saving!), obviously should you wish to replace there are no shortage of these available.
Summary
Clio 172s are great cars to start with, but this really is a level up and can keep up with some pretty serious machinery on track – I saw an indicated 135mph on the back straight at Bedford. It also makes the most amazing turbo flutter noises which I never get bored of. I’m only selling as I’ve replaced it with a Yamaha R1 engined kit car as a dedicated track tool. The next owner has a few options with this car – can either use as is as a balanced road/track day car, go full on stripped track weapon or get it back to being a lovely road car which was its original build intent.
This is my own car registered in my name, and whilst it has proved to be completely reliable in my ownership it is a heavily modified car, so no warranty implied. Please feel free to ask any questions.
