Renault announced New Mégane R.S. - Chic and Sporty : Video included!

2010 Renault Mégane R.S.

Boulogne Billancourt Cedex : October 16, 2009 - New Mégane R.S. is the latest addition to Renault's line-up of sporting vehicles and stands out from the other models that make up the Mégane range through its styling and performance which live up every bit to the newcomer's sporty pedigree.

In response to customer demand, New Mégane R.S. is available from launch with a choice of two chassis :

• The Sport chassis, for everyday driving pleasure
  
• The Cup chassis, for even more exhilarating track-focused performance.

New Mégane R.S. is powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine. Peak power is 250hp, while maximum torque stands at 340Nm which is available across a particularly broad rev-band to deliver a standard of performance that can be enjoyed equally on the road and on race tracks.

New Mégane R.S. boasts a raft of specific equipment designed to heighten driving enjoyment,including R.S. Dynamic Management (which permits three ESP modes) and R.S. Monitor (onboard telemetry).

New Mégane R.S. is manufactured at Renault's Palencia plant in Spain, on the same production lines as those of the hatchback, coupé and estate versions of New Mégane.

Dialled-in performance

• New Mégane R.S. is the latest in a series of emblematic models that have helped forge Renault Sport's reputation, from the R8 Gordini to Mégane R26.R.

Assertive, sporty looks

• Racy exterior and interior styling of New Mégane R.S. takes inspiration from the world of motor sport.

Technologies that make a real contribution to travelling comfort and performance

• Two technologies developed for even greater driving enjoyment: R.S. Dynamic Management (three ESP modes) and R.S. Monitor (onboard telemetry).
  
• A raft of equipment usually associated with cars from the next segment up.

Driving pleasure in all situations

• A choice of two chassis: the standard Sport chassis and the Cup chassis featuring an optional limited slip differential.
  
• The 2.0 Turbo R.S. engine: 250hp and maximum torque of 340Nm
  
• Powerful brakes with four-pot Brembo front callipers.

Safe sports performance

• New Mégane R.S. benefits from Renault's massive expertise in the fields of active and passive safety.
  
• New Mégane R.S. features in the latest version of 'Need for Speed' video game: 'Need for Speed Shift'

Renault and motor sport: more than one hundred years of success

• The current economic situation and manufacturing strategy
  
• New Mégane R.S. profits from the expertise acquired by Renault's Palencia plant in Spain with the New Mégane programme.

NEW MÉGANE R.S. TECHNICAL DATA

	Sport Chassis	Cup Chassis
Homologation number (three doors)	DZ1N06
Engine
Type	F4R 874
Position	Front transverse, inclined 8° rearward
Emissions standard	EURO 5S
Type	Four cylinders in­line
Number of valves	16
Balancer shafts	No
Block / cylinder head	Cast iron / aluminium
Cubic capacity (cc)	1998
Bore x stroke (mm)	82.7 x 93
Compression ratio	8.5
Maximum power kW EEC (hp)	184 (250) at 5,500rpm
French fiscal rating	16
Maximum torque (Nm)	340 at 3,000rpm
Fuel injection type	Multipoint
Fuel	Unleaded 95 and 98 octane
Flywheel	Twin­mass damping flywheel
Catalytic converter	One primary converter
Valve train
– drive	Toothed belt
– variable timing	Yes (intake)
– variable lift	No
– valve operation	Hydraulic tappets
– clearance adjustment	Hydraulic
Electronic control	Yes
Injection	Continental EMS 2010
Rev­limiter (rpm)	6,500
Lubrication	Oil pump built into bottom end
Transmission
Type	PK4*019	PK4*018
Manual gearbox	Six­speed manual
Traction control	Yes (ASR)
Limited slip differential	No	Yes
Final drive ratio	17/67
Gear ratios and speed
at 1,000rpm (kph)
­in 1st gear	13/40 (9.7kph)
­in 2nd gear	19/37 (15.4kph)
­in 3rd gear	31/43 (21.6kph)
­in 4th gear	38/39 (29.2kph)
­in 5th gear	38/31 (36.7kph)
­in 6th gear	46/31 (44.5kph)

Video : 2010 Renault Megane RS

Images : 2010 Renault Megane RS

[Source : RENAULT]