Renault Mégane Renaultsport 250 released
September 15, 2009 by George Skentzos
Renault has officially launched its new Mégane Renaultsport 250 which will continue the legacy of blistering front-drive performance hatches from the French carmaker.
The new model is powered by an extensively revised 2.0-litre turbocharged engine which boasts peak power of 184kW and 340Nm from 3000rpm coupled to a six-speed manual gearbox.
Thanks to its twin-scroll turbo, the Renaultsport 2.0-litre turbocharged engine is exceptionally responsive and particularly flexible at low revs, with 80 per cent of maximum torque available from 1900rpm.
The Mégane Renaultsport 250 will be available with the choice of two chassis settings when it makes its sales debut: a sport chassis for everyday driving enjoyment and a Cup chassis for more exhilarating performance, especially on track.
Adapting the styling cues of the new Mégane Coupe, its front bumper incorporates a blade echoing the low-slung noses of a Formula 1 car, along with extended wheel arches, side sill, rear diffuser, extended tailgate spoiler and centrally-positioned exhaust tailpipe.
Inside, the new Mégane Renaultsport 250 is easier to live with thanks to features such as height adjustable front seats with additional lateral support or optional Recaros, height and reach adjustable sports steering wheel, aluminium pedal covers and a new fascia design.
Together with the raft of standard equipment available on the standard Mégane, the Renaultsport 250 boasts two specific features aimed at heightening the driver’s enjoyment delivered by the vehicle’s performance.
A Renaultsport Dynamic Management system allows the ESC to be enabled in one of three modes: ‘On’ (the default mode), ‘Sport’ (for less intrusive ESC action) and ‘Off’ (total disengagement).
A Renaultsport Monitor, taking its inspiration from motor sport, provides information about real-time engine performance, gearchange warning, throttle pedal mapping, lateral acceleration, 0-60 acceleration and lap times.
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I like it. Looks and sounds pure.
Looks good!
Even better if they could throw in more kws
I wish they would have AWD or RWD versions tho…
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JJ
oh without out a doubt of hesitation, i love it!
the minute i open the article it slapped me in the face and said “buy me you cheap skate”.
Renault have an amazing torque steer control system which allows you to launch much smoother than any other FWD. Go test drive the current model and see for yourself.
Gotta say, it’s much nicer looking than it’s predecessor.
GOLF R20, The end.
What makes you so sure?The Megane RS is not exactly in the same
segment nor price bracket,I don’t believe The RS would cost $55,000!
Anyway,the Megane’s power and torque figures don’t seem to be far
off the Golf’s quoted figures.
The advantage with the Golf R (performance wise)would have to be
it’s awd.
It already gives the current R32 a good run for the money
I have to admit , That thing looks totally hot. (and i normally hate thse cars)
I love the black wheels and front Gills.
this is the kind of car that if most people see and race (at the red lights) and lsoe cause they don’t know much about it
yeah
But it’s a Renault – had one and never again!
Renault are in bed with Nissan now so don’t suffer from half the reliability problems they use to. It is probably a safe bet to say this Megane will mix it up with the best of them for Performance and reliability. Cost though is another issue.
I love the overall look except for the rear. The racing seats look great as well.
First time an article on a Renault has received so much praise. Renault Australia, yo know what this means!
I wonder how hard it is to see out of the rear? otherwise, it looks like a very nice car!
Renault Australia back it with 5 years warranty and i will buy one!!!!!
it still won’t keep up with a wrx nor will the new gti-r