New sports car will be coming soon that will be on display at the public car 2012 Renault Megane RS Trophy, had a lot of people talking about this car because of the quality of the possessed and now we wait for the real appearance of the Renault Megane RS Trophy.
Ask enthusiasts what the lap record is for a production car around the Nürburgring, and you’re bound to get different answers. If you consider the Radical Sportscars SR8 LM to be a production car, the record stands at 6:48; if you’re looking for a more mainstream manufacturer of production cars, the new Porsche GT2 RS has the best lap time, at 7:18.
Ask someone what the best lap time is for a front-wheel-drive car around the Nürburgring, and you’re likely to be met with a blank stare. Compared to rear drive or all-wheel drive cars, FWD cars are quite a bit further down on the list. In fact, you need to cross the eight-minute barrier before you come across a lap time for a front-drive car.
In 2008, Renault set the FWD lap record of 8:16.9 in a Megane RS R26.R; it’s fitting, then, that the French manufacturer just shattered the existing record in a Renault Megane RS Trophy. How fast did it lap the Green Hell? It shaved nearly nine seconds off the previous car’s best lap time, rounding the circuit in 8:07.97. Sadly, as we told you in last week’s write up of the Megane RS Trophy, we won’t be seeing the 265-horsepower hot hatch in the United States any time soon. Like Ford’s salivation-inducing Focus RS, the Megane RS Trophy is for Euros only.
Assertive yet seductive R.S. styling cues
Renault Mégane RS Trophy is recognisable at a glance thanks to its black roof, specific decals, new rear lip spoiler, 19-inch Gloss Black STEEV wheels with red piping and R.S. valve caps (optional or standard, depending on market) and numbered plaque. The LED daytime running lights also play a part in its striking looks. Renault Mégane RS Trophy marks the introduction of a new Sirius Yellow finish, an emblematic metallic paint that will be particularly appreciated by Renault Sport fans. This specific body colour is available as an alternative to Glacier White, Etoilé Black and Cassiopée Grey.
Inside, the Recaro bucket seats (fabric or leather, depending on market) add to the cabin’s unmistakably sporty feel, as does the central display which shows the data provided by the R.S. Monitor. This innovative onboard data-logging system records performance and displays a range of mechanical parameters in real-time, a feature which owners will especially appreciate during track days, an exercise to which the Renault Mégane RS Trophy lends itself particularly well. Indeed, the car will be on show at the Renault Sport Day which forms part of the Renault Sport Enthusiasts Day programme at the Nürburgring, Germany, on June 17, 2011.
Renault Megane RS Trophy Specifications | |
| Key: AT – automatic transmission, MT – manual transmission, F/R/AWD – front/rear/all wheel drive | |
| Powertrain | |
| Type | I4, Turbocharged |
| Displacement | 122 cu in (1998 cc) |
| Power | 265 hp @ 5500 rpm |
| Torque | 265 lb-ft @ 3000-5000 rpm |
| Redline | n/a |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | 6 Speed Manual |
| Brakes & Tires | |
| Brakes Front – Rear | Ventilated Discs – Solid Discs |
| Tire Size Front – Rear | 235/35 R19 |
| Exterior Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 169.3 in |
| Width | 72.8 in |
| Height | 56.5 in |
| Curb Weight | n/a |
| Performance | |
| 0-60 mph | 5.8 s |
| 1/4 Mile | n/a |
| 60-0 Braking | n/a |
| Top Speed | 157 mph |
| Fuel Economy | |
| Fuel Economy NEDC – Combined | 8.2 l/100 km |
| Origin & Price | |
| Origin | France |
| Base Retail Price (MSRP) | 35,000 EUR in France |
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