Renaultsport RACE-BRED STREET CREDIBILITY

17 February 2008 · posted by Staff

Built to celebrate dual 2006 F1 World Championships, the latest Mégane Renaultsport is also the most exciting yet.

Available in a unique “Victory Yellow’ exterior, with increased power, unique suspension settings and a limited-slip differential the new R26 is an enthusiasts dream.

Derived from Mégane Renaultsport 225 three-door, the new R26 was designed by the engineers at Renaultsport, the Renault subsidiary where all the motorsport and performance road cars are developed. The result is the most potent and driver-focused Mégane yet.

Its two-litre turbo engine, uprated by a further 3hp to 228hp, plus a development of the revised “Cup” chassis and Brembo brakes make it one of the quickest hot hatches on the market while its distinctive lines reinforce its positioning as a true performance car. The R26 also features a limited slip differential to keep the engine power channeled to the road even in slippery conditions.

Seating Capacity
Number of seat positions 5
Engine
Capacity (cc) 1998
Bore x stroke (mm) 82.7×93
Number of cylinders/valves 4/16
Compression Ratio 9:01
Max. power kW at a speed of (rpm) 168 5500 Max. torque Nm at a speed of (rpm) 310 3000
Type of injection Multipoint
Fuel Unleaded (Premium rec.)
Induction Intercooled Turbo
Transmission
Gearbox Type 6-Speed Manual
Speeds (kmh) at 1000 rpm:
1st gear 9.7
2nd gear 14.71
3rd gear 20.54
4th gear 27.1
5th gear 35.33
6th gear 42.45
Steering
Type Variable Electric Power Assisted
Turning Circle – kerbs/walls (m) 10.35/11.25
Cup Chassis Suspension
Front MacPherson type with L-shaped lower arm, independent steering axis and anti-sway bar
Back H-style rear axle and anti-sway bar
Uprated front and rear spring rates Standard
Retuned front and rear damper settings Standard
New Limited Slip Differential Standard

Wheels – Tyres
Wheels Renault Sport 18” grey anthracite BeBop alloy wheels
Wheel Size 8.0 J 18
Tyres Michelin Pilot Sport 2 – 235/40 R18
Emergency Spare Wheel Steel Wheel 185/60/R17
Braking
ABS with Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) and Emergency Brake Assist (EBA) Standard
Front Brembo® – Drilled and ventilated discs (312mm)
Rear Brembo® – Drilled solid discs (300mm) with red calipers
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/101 (litres/100km) TBC
Capacity
Standard Fuel Tank (litres) 60
Weight
Kerb Weight (Excluding Driver) (kg) 1355
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg) 1800
Gross Train Weight (kg) 2500
Dimensions
Overall Length (mm) 4228
Overall height (mm) 1437
Overall width (door mirrors folded) (mm) 1777
Front Head Room (mm) 885
Rear head room (mm) 899

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