2012 Renault Megane RS Trophy

With an influence power output of 265hp and peak torque of 360Nm, Renault Mégane RS Trophy delivers unrivalled potency for its category. a brand new tyre fitment and a rise in power create the very most of the Cup chassis' potential, while not detracting from the car's acclaimed versatility and ride comfort.



A production run of 500 cars is planned, and Renault Mégane RS Trophy's specific styling options put it at the very high of the Mégane RS range.



Order books open on June 20, 2011, and also the newcomer are marketed in France, the uk, Germany, Belgium, Portugal, Spain, Italy, Switzerland, Austria and Slovenia. costs in France will begin from €35,500.



With maximum power of 265hp (up 15hp), peak torque of 360Nm (+20Nm) offered across a very broad rev-band (3,000 to 5,000rpm), a power-to-weight ratio of five.09kg/hp and specific power of 132.5hp/litre, the car boasts an exceptional performance package. Even so, Renault Sport's engineers have worked hard on the specification of the Mégane RS's 2f.0-litre turbocharged engine to require driving enjoyment and response to even higher levels. maximum turbo pressure has been uprated to 2.5 bar (up 0.2 bar), while the air intake style has been revised to require the higher pressure and better running temperatures into consideration.



Performance has been enhanced within the method, and also the result's a 0-to-100kph time of simply 6.0s (down 0.1s), a high speed of 254kph (up 4kph) and 1,000km standing begin in 25.4s (down 0.3s). Beyond these statistics, however, the expertise of driving Renault Mégane RS Trophy may constant supply of enjoyment and satisfying sensations. additionally to the finely-tuned set-up of the Cup chassis and customary restricted slip differential, a new tyre fitment contributes to the car's exceptional road-holding on dry roads, particularly through tighter turns, as well as in wet. the look of the Formula 1-inspired Bridgestone Potenza RE050A's uneven, directional tread pattern and also the variety of its tread blocks offer outstanding grip, stability and acoustic comfort, whatever the conditions. Last however not least, Renault Mégane RS Trophy's fuel-efficiency has been carefully optimised to come combined-cycle fuel consumption of simply 8.2 litres/100km, comparable to 190g of CO2/km, that represents a saving of 0.2 litres/100km and 5g/km over Renault Mégane RS at the time of the latter's launch.