![]() Other features include automatic double optic headlights, 18-inch alloy wheels, air conditioning, ABS with EBD and electronic stability control. The Mégane RS is equipped with leather/cloth seats, seat belts with red stitching, 18-inch alloy wheels, dual sunroof, eight airbags and xenon headlights with headlight washers and Brembo brake discs. It can be disabled or recalled with a button-press, and is set in the same way as the cruise control. ![]() The Mégane Renault Sport has a speed-limiter, which prevents the car from passing a user-determined speed. In a 2004 road test by Mexican car magazine Automóvil Panamericano, the engine developed a peak output of 247 hp (184 kW 250 PS). Renault's claimed combined economy is 8.8 L/100 km (32 mpg ‑imp 27 mpg ‑US). A twin-scroll turbocharger minimizes turbo lag, especially when throttle is applied at over 2,000 rpm. Ninety percent of the engine's torque is available from 2,000 rpm until redline. The RS uses a turbocharged 2.0-litre petrol engine that produces 225 PS (165 kW 222 bhp), allowing the car to achieve 0–100 km/h in 6.5 seconds (0–60 mph in 6.5 seconds), with a top speed of about 240 km/h (149 mph). The Mégane Renault Sport 225 uses double-axis strut suspension with independent steering axis at the front and an electric power steering. The Mégane II RS was available in three-door and five-door hatchback versions, both with the same engine and was built at Renault's Dieppe factory by using body shells made in Palencia, Spain. The model also has Brembo brakes with red calipers, front axle with independent pivots, lowered Cup chassis, four-wheel steering, and it rides on 19-inch wheels wrapped in Bridgestone Potenza S007 semi-slicks developed for the Trophy R.The first generation Mégane RS was introduced in September 2004 and is based on the Renault Mégane II small family car. It works in concert with an EDC transmission and Torsen mechanical limited slip differential, and front-wheel drive. Power is supplied by the 1.8-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine shared with the Megane RS Trophy, rated at 300 ps (296 hp / 221 kW) and 420 Nm (310 lb-ft) of torque. A host of driving assistance gear is present too. In terms of equipment, you are looking at the 9.3-inch infotainment screen, 10-inch digital instrument cluster, RS on-board telemetry, Bose premium audio, sunroof, and head-up display, with the latter two only available on left-hand drive cars. Exclusive door sills and metal plaque next to the gear selector revealing the build number are other highlights. On the inside, the Megane RS Ultime has Recaro bucket seats wrapped in Titanium Black Alcantara upholstery and embroidered ‘RS’ monogram. The window surrounds, door handles, logos, fender caps, diffuser, and chin spoiler have a black look too. The car also features 60 mm (2.4 in) wider front and 45 mm (1.8 in) wider rear fenders, side air vents, shark-fin antenna, spoiler, diffuser, central exhaust tips, and RS Vision headlamps. Some of the highlights of the final Megane RS are the black stripes on the hood, roof (save for cars with the optional sunroof), doors, fenders, and rear bumper, and the ‘1976’ lettering on the right-hand side. And now, Megane RS Ultime… I am particularly proud to sign the version crowning this wonderful saga.” “ The records on the Nurburgring Nordschleife are unforgettable challenges, full of passion, adrenalin, and emotion. Since the Megane II phase 2, we have constantly improved its dynamic performance in order to remain the leader in front-wheel drive sports cars,” said Hurgon. “ Megane RS represents 15 years of my work at Renault Sport. All copies will be signed by Laurent Hurgon, the brand’s test driver who was involved in its development and holds many front-wheel drive lap records with the hot hatch, at the Nurburgring, Spa, and Suzuka. ![]() Set to be shown to the public at the 2023 Tokyo Auto Salon this Friday (January 13), prior to its launch this spring, the new Renault Megane RS Ultime will be capped at 1,976 units, a nod to the founding year of Renault Sport. But why is it the final Renault Sport-branded model? For the simple fact that the sub-brand was renamed Alpine in 2021, so the ‘RS’ logo will die off with it.
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