New Megane 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 Megane range through its styling and performance which live up every bit to the newcomer's sporty pedigree.

In response to customer demand, New Megane R.S. is available from launch with a choice of two chassis:
- the Sport chassis, for everyday driving pleasure,
- and the Cup chassis, for even more exhilarating track-focused performance.

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

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

• Assertive, sporty looks: Racy exterior and interior styling of New Megane 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 Megane R.S. benefits from Renault's massive expertise in the fields of active and passive safety.

• New Megane 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 Megane R.S. profits from the expertise acquired by Renault's Palencia plant in Spain with the New Megane programme.

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Courtesy: The Renault Group

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Posted by Naresh Koshti on 20 October, 2009 11:14:16 AM IST #