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Just_me · 02-19-2009, 06:26 AM

NOUVELLE MEGANE RENAULT SPORT

martinbo · 02-19-2009, 06:36 AM

Looks fugly already...

Just_me · 02-19-2009, 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by martinbo

Looks fugly already...

but you know it too. Its going to be blast to drive

Autocar says its Turbo with 250hp.

martinbo · 02-19-2009, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Just_me

but you know it too. Its going to be blast to drive

Autocar says its Turbo with 250hp.

For sure, if it's anything like its predecessor it'll be one of the best front-drivers on the road to drive.

Sadly, despite my affection for the R26, R26.R and R27 Trophy and their beguiling dynamic appeal, I just can't bring myself to own a Renault.

Monster · 03-03-2009, 06:52 AM

Press release, which doesn't really tell us much.

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Renault Megane RS

As the latest in a long line of Renault sporting models, Renault Mégane RS stands out through its exhilarating performance and handling. The cocktail of its 250hp engine, unmistakable sporting coupé credentials and choice of two chassis ('Sport' and 'Cup' with limited slip differential) is clear evidence that Renault Mégane RS has been honed to offer an extreme ride.

Coming after Mégane F1 Team R26 and Mégane R26.R, Renault Mégane RS profits fully from Renault Sport Technologies' extensive experience when it comes to manufacturing production sporting models.

Powerful

New Mégane Renault Sport is powered by a new-generation 2-litre 16-valve turbocharged petrol engine which boasts maximum power of 250hp (184kW) at 5,500rpm and peak torque of 340Nm from 3,000rpm. The sum of the different improvements made to this engine has produced a gain of 20hp and 40Nm over Mégane R26.R which itself emerged as the yardstick in the world of performance hatches. The Renault Sport 2.0 T engine's twin-scroll turbo is exceptionally responsive and is particularly flexible at lows revs, with 80 per cent of maximum torque available from 1,900 rpm. Its broad useful rev band makes it a genuine joy to drive in everyday use, and the pleasure remains all the way up to the rev-limiter whenever it is pushed a little harder. The engine of New Mégane RS drives through a six-speed manual gearbox.

Work has also gone into the acoustics of the Renault Sport 2.0 T engine to produce a telltale sporty pitch audible inside the cabin under acceleration.

Efficient

Renault Mégane RS has inherited the same suspension arrangement as the current Mégane RS. Thanks to an independent steering axis layout at the front, the suspension and steering functions have been separated to ensure a particularly high standard of handling and traction performance.

Like the sporting versions of the Renault Clio and Renault Twingo ranges, New Mégane RS is available with a choice of two chassis: the 'Sport' chassis or the 'Cup' chassis, which comes with a limited slip differential for even greater traction.

The electric power steering features specific, sportier calibration and benefits from the latest improvements seen on new Renault Mégane aimed at achieving greater precision and even more feedback from the road.

Renault Mégane RS is equipped with ESC which is fully disconnectable in order to enable owners to sample the pleasure of enjoying their car's full potential round a circuit.

Provocative

New Mégane RS benefits from undeniably sporty looks. The front bumper incorporates the LED daytime running lights, as well as the splitter which recalls the low-slung nose of the R28 Formula 1 car. The sporty calling of this Renault Sport-badged model is further emphasized by its 18-inch aluminium alloy rims, central exhaust tailpipe and rear diffuser.

The interior appointments, too, exude the world of motor sport, from the extra lateral support for the seats, to the analogue rev-counter with visual and audible gearshift indicator, the aluminium pedal cover and the specific steering wheel complete with thumb rests. The Renault Sport signature is also visible inside the car: on the headrests, rev-counter background and dashboard.

Renault Mégane RS profits fully from Renault Sport Technologies' extensive experience when it comes to manufacturing production sporting models

Renault Sport Technologies has combined its experience of motor sport with its longstanding production expertise to develop a comprehensive range of sporting cars. The hallmarks of Renault Sport models are their pedigree engines and efficient chassis which together deliver an undeniably high level of sports performance, as testified by the reputation forged by Mégane F1 Team R26 and Mégane R26.R which were voted 'Sporting Car of the Year' in France in 2007 and 2008 respectively.

Renault Megane RS (2010) with pictures and wallpapers

martinbo · 03-03-2009, 07:04 AM

Hey, in retrospect, that's not too bad. Certainly more acceptable than the outgoing Megane with its whacked out rear-end.

MikeJ · 03-03-2009, 07:10 AM

That thing looks like a Kia. At least the old one had some personality... in fact I think it was easily one of the best-looking cars in its class.

Monster · 03-03-2009, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by martinbo

Hey, in retrospect, that's not too bad. Certainly more acceptable than the outgoing Megane with its whacked out rear-end.

I don't mind the look of the old one, especially in those limited metallic yellow with metallic grey wheel combo. This new one is a decent looker, although it reminds me of a certain Seat, which I can't remember now

martinbo · 03-03-2009, 07:22 AM

The old car had personality - the kind you're never sure that you like or not. I don't think it was a good looker - the subliminal messages of performance of the R26 gave me a fine appreciation of the car but even the hardcore R26.R looks ugly in my eyes. That turret-shaped rear windscreen and slopy, sticky-out backside... not universally appealling.

bmer · 03-03-2009, 10:13 AM

At least it looks better than their F1 car...

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