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Clio Williams

In 1993, the Clio Williams was launched with a limited run of just 400 right hand drive cars in the UK. The car was named after the then Renault-powered Formula One team WilliamsF1 but Williams had nothing to do with the design or engineering of this Clio; the modifications to the Clio 16v on which it was based were the work of Renault Sport - Renault's motorsport division. It had a 2.0 L 16-valve I4 engine rated at 110 kW (150 bhp DIN) and a top speed of more than 148 mph, with performance-tuned ride and handling. Renault later released the Williams 2 and Williams 3 special editions, much to the chagrin of those owners who had been assured of the exclusivity of the "original" Williams. 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. The final Williams 3 was painted in a slightly brighter shade of 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 (out of 400). However, the rarest model was actually the Willams 3 with official Renault figures in the UK putting it at well below the 400 original cars and therefore more 'limited edition'. The Williams 3 also had ABS as standard equipment. Respected motoring journalists consistently rate the Williams as one of the very best 'hot hatches' ever made, regardless of era. 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 two engines are similar but are two separate lumps with different size valves, different cams, different crank etc. Other differences between the Williams and the Clio 16v 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, though it does use the same body panels as the Clio 16v (including the plastic front arches).


Williams clio Tech Specs

Clio Williams Specification - (1991-1996)

ENGINE
Induction capacity 1998 cc
Bore x stroke 82.7 x 93 mm
Cylinders 4
Valves 16
Injection fuel injected
Compression ratio 10:1
Maximum power 108 Kw ISO 150 bhp DIN (at 6100 rpm)
Maximum torque 175 Nm ISO 18.2 mkg DIN (at 4500 rpm)

WEIGHT
Kerb vehicle weight 990 kgs
Gross vehicle weight 1410 kgs

GEARBOX
Number of forward gears 5

BRAKING SYSTEM
Servo-assisted, diagonally split braking system with disk brakes all round.

SUSPENSION
Front: Mac Pherson struts with coil springs, telescopic hydraulic shock absorbers and anti-roll bar.
Rear: Trailing arms, 4-transverse torsion bars, telescopic hydraulic shock absorbers and anti-roll bar.

STEERING
Rack and pinion. Power assisted steering.
Turning cycle: between kerbs 37.4 ft / 11.4 m
Turning cycle: between walls 38.4 ft / 11.7 m

TYRES
Size and profile 185/55/R15V

CAPACITIES
Luggage capacity 9.4 to 37.3 cubic feet
Fuel tank 50 litres/11 gallons

PERFORMANCE
0-100 kph / 0-62 mph 7.7 secs
Maximum speed 134 mph/215 kph
Drag coefficient 0.33 Cx

FUEL CONSUMPTION
at constant 56 mph 44.1 mpg - 6.4 litres/100km
at constant 75 mph 34.9 mpg - 8.1 litres/100km
Urban 25 mpg - 11.3 litres/100km

SERVICING INTERVALS
Minor service interval (whichever is the soonest) 6,000 miles or 1 year
Major service 36,000 miles

COLOUR OPTIONS
449 Sports Blue (Supergloss metallic) - Williams 1 & 2
432 Monaco Blue (Supergloss metallic) - Williams 3

WARRANTY
Williams clio's were sold with a 12-month unlimited mileage warranty, an 8-year anti-corrosion warranty and one year RAC membership. 2-year extended warranties were available as an optional extra.

Williams 1, 2 & 3 Differences

Standard For All Williams Models

  • Oval Plate number for Williams is C57M. The 16v is C57D.
  • 150bhp, 2.0 16v Engine.
  • Wider Front Track than the 16v, Uprated Suspension front and rear than the 16v.
  • Williams Badges on Rear Arches and Tailgate. Williams 1 says "Williams", Williams 2 says "Williams 2" and Williams 3 says "Williams 3"
  • Williams sill plate in black
  • Gold wheels with the silver rim - the same wheels across all Williams'.
  • Williams Stitched interior with lumbar support and height adjustment
  • Blue Seat Belts
  • Carry Case attached to Parcel Shelf
  • No Brake Coolers like found on the 16v
  • Blue Dials (Speedo, Rev Counter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temperature, Oil Level, Coolant Temperature)
  • Blue Gear Knob
  • Blue Carpet in main cabin area
  • Slightly larger than 16v, colour-coded rear tailgate spoiler
  • Electric Windows, Power Steering, Central Locking
  • Oil Cooler fitted, the 16v didn't have one
  •  Uprated front subframe than the clio 16v subframe

Clio Williams 1 - Produced 1993/94 (L) - 390 Manufactured for the UK

  • Based on the Mk1, Phase1 Clio's. (1991 - 1994)
  • Small Bump Strips, 2.0 badge round side repeaters
  • Flat looking rear lights with black plastic strip
  • Badges (Renault and Clio) are on the boot strip.
  • Slated Front Non Colour-coded Grill
  • Phase1 16v Mirrors but manually controlled
  • Phase1 Heater Controls
  • Blue Carpet throughout including boot carpet!
  • All were Sports Blue (449)
  • Only 4" Dash Speakers in front (no rear speakers)
  • Plaque to show number of car (as limited run)
  • Williams Badges are an Outline, and not filled.

Clio Williams 2 - Produced 1994/95 (M) - 482 Manufactured for the UK

  • Based on the Mk1, Phase2 Clio's. (1994 - 1996)
  • Larger, more rounded bump strips - with 2.0 badges
  • More Rounded Rear Lights and Boot Strip to match
  • Badges (Renault and Clio) are on the tailgate now.
  • Colour Coded, different style Grill
  • Phase2 Electric/Heated Mirrors
  • Phase2 Heater Controls
  • Again, All Sports Blue 449.
  • Only 4" Dash Speakers in front (no rear speakers)
  • Revised Williams Stickers

Clio Williams 3 - Produced 1995/96 (N) - 308 Manufactured for the UK

  • Based on the Williams 2 (Mk1, Phase2 Clio)
  • Electric door mirrors
  • Introduction of door speakers (5 1/4")
  • Introduction of rear 4" speakers 
  • Change of colour to Monoco Blue (432)
  • ABS as standard
  • Electric Sunroof as standard
  • Williams badges seem a brighter gold and a deeper blue infill.
  • Blaupunkt headunit & Steering Wheel Stereo Control
  • Revised Dashboard illumination
  • Revised Williams Stickers again


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