On 4th Of April 2010 we made you familiar with Ford’s powerful hatchback Ford Focus RS500 and made a post on the detailed specifications of Ford Focus RS500. The car eversince its launch has been in news for its breathtaking power and amazing abilities but now this car is soon be challenged by a newcomer.
Renault is one of the finest French carmakers and stuns the world every time it rolls out a new car. This time its the story of Renault Megane RS whose latest model has been tweaked to pump out an astonishing 300 BHP from a 2.0 Litre heart.
At Nordschleife the car was spotted getting tested and this new model will soon replace the current Megane 250. New features include a tweaked & tuned chassis, a mechanical limited slip differential and extra cooling vents for its brakes and engine.
General Specifications Of Renault Megane RS
Engine Location |
Front |
Performance |
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| 0-60 mph | 6.1 seconds. |
Engine |
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| Engine Configuration | I |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Aspiration/Induction | Turbocharged |
| Displacement | 2000 cc | 122.0 cu in. | 2.0 L. |
| Valves | 16 valves. 4 valves per cylinder. |
| Valvetrain | DOHC |
| Horsepower | 250 BHP (184 KW) @ 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Ft-Lbs (340 NM) @ 3000 RPM |
| HP / Liter | 125.0 BHP / Liter |
| Fuel Feed | Fuel Injected |
Standard Transmission |
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| Gears | 6 |
| Transmission | Manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Doors | 2 |
Exterior |
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| Length | 169.3 in | 4300 mm. |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 2640 mm. |
| Front Track | 61.0 in | 1550 mm. |
| Rear Track | 61.0 in | 1550 mm. |
Steering |
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| Rack and Pinion | |
| Steering Overall Ratio | 14.75:1 |
Brakes |
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| Front Brake Size | 290.0 mm | 11.417 in. |
| Rear Brake Size | 260.0 mm | 10.236 in. |
Tires / Wheels |
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| Tires | Dunlop SP Sport Max TT |
Price Of Renault Megane RS
The current Megane RS is priced between 22,000 Pound Sterling(GBP) to 23,000 Pound Sterling(GBP) which roughly touches the 16 Lakh INR mark but since the new RS is tweaked the price is bound to increase by a few hundred pounds.
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