First unveiled at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show, New Renault Megane RS has been eagerly awaited by sports driving enthusiasts. Aiming to become – like its predecessors – a benchmark in the Csegment hot hatch market, this third generation of Megane RS is packed full of Renault Sport expertise and passion.
Driven by its powerful design and focused on performance, New Renault Megane RS makes no attempt to hide its motorsport pedigree, offering outstanding driving pleasure on the road and on the track.
4CONTROL technology: exclusive to the segment
Having raised the bar on handling with Megane III R.S., the chassis and suspension system engineers have pushed the limits even further by introducing 4CONTROL technology on New Megane RS
Provided as standard on the Sport and Cup chassis, this four-wheel steering system is a world first in the compact sports car segment.
A brand new 1.8-litre turbo engine derived from Alliance synergies
New Renault Megane RS comes with a new version of the 1.8-litre direct injection turbo engine, derived from synergies in the Renault-Nissan Alliance. This version develops a power output of 280hp (205 kW) at 6,000rpm and a peak torque of 390Nm available from 2,400 to 4,800rpm. A key factor in driving pleasure and comfort, the car boasts one of the best torque ratings in the category.
In order to achieve the required performances, Renault Sport’s engine specialists designed a completely new cylinder head, with a reinforced structure and more efficient cooling that dissipates heat right next to the combustion chamber. The design was entrusted to a task force made up of the best specialists from Renault Sport Cars, Renault Sport Racing and the Renault Technocentre. By using the calculation and simulation facilities at the Viry-Ch?tillon site, development time was slashed to just six months.
Work also focused on the Twin Scroll turbocharger, already used on Megane III R.S. This technology helps to improve torque at low revs.
To increase the supply of cool air to the engine, the air intake was redesigned with the addition of a second air inlet and a new, larger filter element.
Still with improved performance in mind, New Megane RS’s engine has been given surface treatments taken from the world of racing and supercars, such as DLC (Diamond Like Carbon) for the valve lifters and Mirror Bore Coating for the cylinder sleeves.
This modern engine, equipped with a chain-driven timing system, also boasts reduced CO2 emissions and fuel consumption (-11% and -8% respectively compared with Megane III R.S.).
Manual or EDC gearbox: spoilt for choice
Widely acclaimed by owners of Megane III R.S., the six-speed manual transmission is maintained on New Renault Megane RS
An optional six-speed EDC dual-clutch gearbox is also available now. In order to provide complete reliability, this gearbox – which is already in use on several models in the Renault range – has been strengthened to withstand the torque and revs of a sports car engine. Based on the required take-off acceleration, in-gear acceleration and maximum speed, the Renault Sport engineers defined new gear ratios and specific shift patterns, associated with the MULTI-SENSE modes so as to adapt to all driving styles.
First unveiled at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show, New Renault Megane RS has been eagerly awaited by sports driving enthusiasts. Aiming to become - like its predecessors - a benchmark in the Csegment hot hatch market, this third generation of Megane RS is packed full of Renault Sport expertise and passion.
Driven by its powerful design and focused on performance, New Renault Megane RS makes no attempt to hide its motorsport pedigree, offering outstanding driving pleasure on the road and on the track.
4CONTROL technology: exclusive to the segment
Having raised the bar on handling with Megane III R.S., the chassis and suspension system engineers have pushed the limits even further by introducing 4CONTROL technology on New Megane RS
Provided as standard on the Sport and Cup chassis, this four-wheel steering system is a world first in the compact sports car segment.
A brand new 1.8-litre turbo engine derived from Alliance synergies
New Renault Megane RS comes with a new version of the 1.8-litre direct injection turbo engine, derived from synergies in the Renault-Nissan Alliance. This version develops a power output of 280hp (205 kW) at 6,000rpm and a peak torque of 390Nm available from 2,400 to 4,800rpm. A key factor in driving pleasure and comfort, the car boasts one of the best torque ratings in the category.
In order to achieve the required performances, Renault Sport's engine specialists designed a completely new cylinder head, with a reinforced structure and more efficient cooling that dissipates heat right next to the combustion chamber. The design was entrusted to a task force made up of the best specialists from Renault Sport Cars, Renault Sport Racing and the Renault Technocentre. By using the calculation and simulation facilities at the Viry-Ch?tillon site, development time was slashed to just six months.
Work also focused on the Twin Scroll turbocharger, already used on Megane III R.S. This technology helps to improve torque at low revs.
To increase the supply of cool air to the engine, the air intake was redesigned with the addition of a second air inlet and a new, larger filter element.
Still with improved performance in mind, New Megane RS's engine has been given surface treatments taken from the world of racing and supercars, such as DLC (Diamond Like Carbon) for the valve lifters and Mirror Bore Coating for the cylinder sleeves.
This modern engine, equipped with a chain-driven timing system, also boasts reduced CO2 emissions and fuel consumption (-11% and -8% respectively compared with Megane III R.S.).
Manual or EDC gearbox: spoilt for choice
Widely acclaimed by owners of Megane III R.S., the six-speed manual transmission is maintained on New Renault Megane RS
An optional six-speed EDC dual-clutch gearbox is also available now. In order to provide complete reliability, this gearbox - which is already in use on several models in the Renault range - has been strengthened to withstand the torque and revs of a sports car engine. Based on the required take-off acceleration, in-gear acceleration and maximum speed, the Renault Sport engineers defined new gear ratios and specific shift patterns, associated with the MULTI-SENSE modes so as to adapt to all driving styles.
