Renault is planning a run of 500 units of the Mégane R.S. Trophy models, the quickest yet of its Renaultsport models. The 2.0-litre turbocharged engine offers 265hp, an increase of 15hp over the Cup model and peak torque of 360Nm, up 20Nm. This gives a 0-62mph time of 6 seconds and a top speed of 158mph.
Order books open on June 20 and the newcomer will be marketed in France, the UK, Germany, Belgium, Portugal, Spain, Italy, Switzerland, Austria and Slovenia. Prices in France will start from €35,500 (US$51,300).
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Renault claims a power-to-weight ratio of 5.09kg/hp and specific power of 132.5hp/litre. Maximum turbo pressure has been uprated to 2.5 bar (up 0.2 bar), while the air intake design has been revised to take the higher pressure and higher running temperatures into account.
Styling clues include a black roof, specific decals, new rear lip spoiler and 19-inch Gloss Black STEEV wheels with red piping. It also has LED daytime running lights and the Renaultsport flagship marks the introduction of a new Sirius Yellow finish as an alternative to Glacier White, Etoilé Black and Cassiopée Grey.
