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Renault launched the Clio Williams with a limited run of 500, for racing homologation purposes in 1992.

The car was named after the then Renault-powered Formula One team WilliamsF1, though Williams had nothing to do with the design or engineering of this Clio. The modifications to the Clio 1.8 16v (16S) on which it was based were the work of Renault Sport, Renault’s motorsport division.

The Williams Clio was fitted with a 2.0l 16-valve straight-4 engine rated at 150 PS (110 kW) and a top speed of 215 km/h (134 mph), with performance-tuned ride and handling.

Renault later released the Williams 2 and Williams 3 special editions after the success of the Williams 1’s, much to the chagrin of those owners who had been assured of the exclusivity of the “original” Williams. The Clio Williams 1’s were all given a unique plaque with a number relating to the vehicle, these cars are very sought after.

One common mistake people can make is thinking that the 2.0 16V (F7R) used in the Williams is simply a bored out 1.8 16V (F7P), whereas, in reality the large engine had different size valves, cams, stroked crank and engine oil cooler. Other differences between the Williams and the Clio 1.8 16v (16S) it is based on include a wider front track with some parts borrowed from the Renault 19. wider speedline alloys, uprated (JC5) gearbox, bespoke four-to-one manifold, firmer suspension, and some cosmetic differences on the exterior and interior.
The differences between the three versions of the Williams were largely a reflection of phase changes across the Clio range, e.g. the gradual addition of enhanced safety features and cosmetic variations. Other than this, the Williams 1 and 2 had no sunroof and were painted in 449 Sports Blue.

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The final Williams 3 was painted in a slightly brighter shade of blue (432 Monaco Blue) and finally gained a sunroof which had long been standard on virtually all previous Clios. The original Williams was the lightest of the three, lacking the electrics necessary for the sunroof or the mirrors but was the only one to sport a metal plaque stating the build number.

Many people see the sunroof as a bad thing, mainly because they are known to leak. Williams 1’s and 2’s are the most sought after for the Williams Clios

Specialist websites for finding Renault Clio Williams for sale, parts, how to guides, manuals, local meets and events include Williams Clio .co.uk and Clio Williams Forum.

Respected motoring journalists consistently rate the Williams as one of the very best hot hatches ever made, regardless of era.

One of its many accolades was 6th place in Evo’s Car Of The Decade feature in 2004.