![]() ![]() With little aerodynamic resistance and muscular delivery, the Megane R.S. is builds power with an eager urgency and subdued snarl towards a higher peak than its predecessor. pounces swiftly and tidily with the toque steer often associated with powerful front-drive cars virtually eliminated owing to the use of modified MacPherson strut front suspension with an independent steering axis pivot, just like the outgoing model.Įffortlessly versatile throughout a generously abundant mid-range torque band for decisive in-gear acceleration, the Megane R.S. Responsive off the line with its quick spooling turbo, the Megane R.S. Also more frugal, its combined cycle fuel consumption is just 7l/100km, compared to its predecessor’s 8.2l/100km. is 0.2-seconds quicker through the 0-100km/h dash at 5.8-seconds, despite a slight weight gain to 1,430kg, as fitted with the newly available and responsively slick shifting 6-speed automated dual clutch gearbox. With a total output of 276BHP delivered at a higher revving 6,000rpm and 287lb/ft available throughout a broader, lower and more generously accessible 2,400-4,800rpm, the new Megane R.S. Giving away 200cc displacement to its predecessor and powered by a retuned version of the same turbocharged 1.8-litre 4-cylinder used by the recently resurrected Alpine A110 sports car, the new Megane R.S. Featuring functional side vents to dissipate heat and improve airflow. Meanwhile prominent side sills lend a more grounded look while a bigger and more effective rear air diffuser sits between a large central exhaust tip and generates more downforce. also features bigger air intakes that incorporate an F1-style front blade in contrasting gun metal grey to underline Renault’s sporting heritage. With a double layer LED light design and large bold emblem within a mesh grille, the new Megane R.S. is, however, no less sporty, and in fact projects a tenser and more urgent road stance and demeanour. If more practical and mature than before, the new Megane R.S. also trades its predecessor’s highly raked and low roofline for a more upright design for better rear headroom and improved visibility. A more mature and evolved design with greater emphasis on width from its widened track, more prominent haunches, almost full width rear lights and narrower more aerodynamically efficient rear spoiler, the new Megane R.S. ![]() most immediate departure from its 3-door coupe/hatchback predecessor is the adoption of a more practical 5-door design for improved rear seat access and daily usability. Powered by a downsized but more powerful engine and most notably featuring four-wheel-steering for enhanced agility and stability, the new Megane R.S. is a more practical, efficient and technologically advanced than ever. The latest in a long line of attainable, comfortable and compact daily performance cars from the French manufacturer’s RenaultSport skunkworks division, the new Megane R.S. ![]() is more than just a faster and more focused track weapon. Released in its third incarnation earlier this year, the new Megane R.S. high performance is a quicker and more agile car that is almost certainly set to reclaim records sometime soon. A three time front-wheel-drive Nürburgring Nordschleife record holder in its previous two generation, the latest incarnation of the Renault Megane R.S.
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