Renaultsport Clio V6 255 (former Safety Car)

[kett]

I have owned this Acid Yellow Vee from 2006. Given the low V6 production numbers and the rarity of Acid Yellow ID paint; it wasn’t too difficult to trace some photographic history whilst first registered with Renault UK.

My hope is that fellow GassHeads enjoy these images. The are mostly derived from the 2005 Clio Cup series (including World Series by Renault at Donnington Park) and 2005 Festival of Speed, Goodwood House. I guess there’s a slim chance that some GassHeads may be able to contribute too...

Edited by kett on Wednesday 13th May 10:15

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[lukeharding]

Nice, my favourite colour for one of these, and great history and photos too!

[Podie]

Didn't know they came in Acid Yellow - only seen Liquid Yellow!

[Feirny]

Best car on PH. Absolutely love it.

[autofocus]

Hi there,

Weirdly I am updating my website at the moment and found a couple of photos of an Acid Yellow V6 in the archive.

Here it is at the 2017 Silverstone Classic, is this yours ?



Regards

Tim

Edited by autofocus on Wednesday 13th May 14:32

[kett]

Indeed it is Tim. Thank you for sharing.

Edited by kett on Wednesday 13th May 16:28

[autofocus]

kett said:

Indeed it is Tim. Thank you for sharing.

Edited by kett on Wednesday 13th May 16:28

Pretty sure I have a few more, will dig them out and post them here for you.

Regards

Tim

[anonymous-user]

Looking good matey...

[Trevor555]

Motoring work of art.

Renault really have made some memorable cars over the years.

[anonymous-user]

Only time i've ever heard someone refer to the V6 clio as a "safety" car! It still holds the record for the most number of crashes on a press launch, on the original mk1 launch in spain. iirc, out of 9 cars, 7 or were crashed over the course of the 3 day launch event. resulting in some very late nights in the press garage trying to make one good(ish) car out of two or three rather bent ones.......

[autofocus]

Hi there,

A couple more from me





Regards

Tim

[kett]

autofocus said:

A couple more from me.

Thank you, Tim.

Edited by kett on Saturday 16th May 08:46

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Edited by kett on Wednesday 13th May 21:50

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[anonymous-user]

Cool pic that

[Oh Behave]

Lovely car and colour!

What are these like to drive, on or near the limit? Have you had any close calls?

[kett]

Oh Behave said:

What are these like to drive, on or near the limit? Have you had any close calls?

Plenty of urban myths around. ECOTY 2003 had it spot on...

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3wF4RAolnU
Evo magazine pitched the Clio V6 255 against a Megane Cup in this feature. Vee owners will instantly recognise the broad-beaming smile that John Barker has when he nears the traction limit. No such smiles in the more capable Cup. This is the essence and esoteric nature of the Vee.