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Overview

Luis Climent, born in 1961 in Spain, emerged as one of the country’s top rally talents during the 1990s. Known for his technical ability and smooth style, Climent was a multi-time Spanish Rally Champion and a core driver in SEAT’s international rallying efforts. He competed primarily in the F2 category with SEAT’s Ibiza Kit Car, where he achieved strong results both nationally and in the FIA 2-Litre World Cup. His performances helped establish SEAT as a respected competitor on the WRC stage and solidified his legacy within the Iberian rallying community.

🏆 Major Achievements

Climent’s success at the national level and in support championships contributed to Spain’s growing influence in the WRC by decade’s end.

Vehicle Highlights

SEAT Ibiza Kit Car: His primary rally weapon in the mid-to-late ’90s—lightweight, agile, and dominant on tarmac.
Ford Escort RS Cosworth: Used in earlier career stages in national events, giving him early AWD experience.

Climent’s mastery of the Kit Car platform allowed him to regularly challenge more powerful cars on twisty Iberian stages.

Driving Style & Legacy

Luis Climent drove with methodical precision, favoring controlled aggression and high-efficiency cornering. He excelled on tarmac, where technical rhythm and traction management were key. Though he never pursued a full WRC campaign, his domestic dominance and contributions to SEAT’s success left a lasting mark on Spanish rallying in the 1990s.

Navigation & Teamwork

Climent was most often partnered with co-driver Alex Romani during the height of his success. Their strong collaboration was instrumental in delivering clean, fast stage times across Spanish and European tarmac events.

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