Renault Clio S1600 Blue and Yellow Number 3 - Rally Alsace-Vosges 2006
Scale: 1/43rd
Drivers: Cédric Robert / Gérald Bedon
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This miniature of the Renault Clio S1600 captures the essence of modern French rallying with its striking blue and yellow colors and distinctive number 3. An iconic model from the Rally Alsace-Vosges 2006, this faithful reproduction testifies to a golden era of French motorsport.
As a true collector's item, this miniature appeals to both rally enthusiasts and collectors looking for representative models of Renault Sport's commitment to competition.
The Clio S1600 represented Renault Sport’s commitment in the Super 1600 category, regulated by the FIA to invigorate national rally championships. Developed from the standard Clio RS, this competition version featured a 1600 cm³ atmospheric engine generating nearly 200 horsepower, coupled with optimised all-wheel drive for special stages.
This competition weapon distinguished itself with a stiffened chassis, adjustable suspension, and a limited-slip differential. Renault Sport engineers particularly focused on aerodynamics with a prominent rear wing and specific air extractors, visible on this miniature with its careful details.
The Rally Alsace-Vosges 2006 was a benchmark event in the French championship, where the Clio S1600 number 3 of Cédric Robert and Gérald Bedon shone against stiff competition, including the Peugeot 206 S1600 and other European rivals.
In 2006, Renault was enjoying a prosperous period in motorsport. The diamond brand dominated Formula 1 with Fernando Alonso as the reigning world champion while developing its rally activities through Renault Sport Technologies. This synergy between Formula 1 and rallying fueled technological innovation in production models.
The Renault Sport philosophy was based on optimizing the power-to-weight ratio and seeking aerodynamic efficiency. These principles, developed in competition, were found in the series Clio RS, creating a technical bridge between circuit and road. This holistic approach to motorsport allowed Renault to maintain its reputation as an engaged manufacturer, inherited from the rally victories of Alpine-Renault in the 1970s.
The Super 1600 category represented one of the FIA’s most successful innovations in the early 2000s. Created to offer a less expensive alternative to World Rally Cars, this regulation imposed a maximum engine capacity of 1600 cm³, limiting the arms race for technology that characterized higher categories.
The Rally Alsace-Vosges was an ideal playground for these machines, with winding roads through the Vosges forests and fast sections in the Alsace plains. The event, established in 1971, had become a key event on the French calendar, attracting professional and amateur drivers alike in an exceptional natural setting.
This Renault Clio S1600 number 3 competed in a particularly competitive environment, where French and European manufacturers were engaged in fierce technological battles. Every detail counted: suspension settings, engine mapping, tire choices—everything competed to gain decisive tenths of seconds on the clock. This intensity is still felt today through this faithfully reproduced miniature.
The era also marked the peak of French rallying, with national events of exceptional technical levels and significant media coverage. French crews shone both on the hexagonal and international stages, perpetuating the tricolor tradition in rally motorsport initiated by the pioneers of the 1960s and 70s.
This Renault Clio S1600 holds a prominent place in the world of contemporary rally miniatures. It fits perfectly alongside other Renault competition models and ideally completes a collection dedicated to cars from the 2000s.
Rally enthusiasts will appreciate its complementarity with other S1600 models of the era, creating a coherent set representative of this iconic category. It pairs beautifully with miniatures from other manufacturers engaged in this regulation, offering a comprehensive view of the hexagonal competition of the time.
This miniature will appeal to both experts in Renault sports cars and fans of 1/43 scale models, a reference scale offering the best compromise between detail fidelity and ease of display. Its historical authenticity and careful finish make it a reference model for any fan of French motorsport.
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14 November 2026
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13 November 2026
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12 November 2026
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It was the last one, and we no longer have it in stock. It may come back one day, but I can't promise. In the meantime, here are the closest matches available today.
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