Clio Rally Pedigree

[Ben H]

Just thought Id share some of the glory days of the Mk1 Clio with you all.

Whens the last time you saw a FWD hatch keeping up with the WRC 4WD nutter crew like this!:






Monte Carlo Rally (21st - 26th January)



1.
Sainz / Moya
Subaru Impreza 555
6hrs 32mins 31secs

2.
Delecour / François
Ford Escort RS Cosworth
6hrs 34mins 56secs

3.
Kankkunen / Grist
Toyota Celica GT-Four
6hrs 36mins 28secs

4.
Mäkinen / Harjanne
Mitsubishi Lancer Evo II
6hrs 37mins 12secs

5.
Thiry / Prevot
Ford Escort RS Cosworth
6hrs 39mins 18secs

6.
Aghini / Farnocchia
Mitsubishi Lancer Evo II
6hrs 43mins 17secs

7.
Ragnotti / Thimonier
Renault Clio Maxi
7hrs 04mins 26secs

8.
Liatti / Alessandrini
Subaru Impreza 555
7hrs 09mins 54secs

9.
Camandona / Crausaz
Ford Escort Cosworth (N)
7hrs 13mins 01secs

10.
Holderied / Thörner
Mitsubishi Lancer Evo II (N)
7hrs 13mins 34secs
The 2.0 F7R (Williams engine) powered Clio still holds the record for the fastest FWD car at the Tour de Corse - the second being the F7P (16v) engined Clio.

 

[BenR]

i did scream like a mother though didnt it!!!

 

[Ben H]

My favourite induction roar - ever!

 

[Nick Read]

Oh mate dont get me started I just bought one of those wicked die cast silver Maxis at Renault the other day. I couldnt decide whether to go for the Presentation model or the proper rally version. Looks like Ill have to go and buy the Ragnotti pilotted Diac Maxi Clio as well...

http://www.nickread.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/images/forumhost/ragnotti_95_2.jpg

 

[Simon]

Nick could you get hold of that kit for your valver and have it fitted along with the turbo install !

That looks well sweet....

 

[Eddd]

when the 2 litre Front Drivers actually started beating the 4WD cars in WRC tarmac events, due to lower weight, the FIA banned them and replaced them with the current 1.6 litre cars.

They were an embarrassment to the WRC as they were not eligible for the overall championship, and though they would be overshadowed on gravel, they were stealing the show on tarmac!

 

[Glennclio16v]

Goddamn the valvers and awesome car!

 

[lofty]

iw as watcing RalluUK on the telly and the same thing happened, an old clio was beating the new WRC imprezza on tarmac! is was wonderfull stuff then it crashed out,

did the maxi use the 2ltr F7R hence the williams going into production? anyone know the spec of the F7R? is was a joy to watch on the tely the other night, but on another round it crashed VERY heavily right at the finish, im positive it was the same 2ltr harlow motorsport engined one that was for sale for £4kish a few months back,

shame really,

we all drive on tarmac remeber as well!

 

[Eddd]

That is why the "Cup" is called the "Ragnotti" on the continent.