New Renault Megane R.S. Unveiled at 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show
Published Date: 25th Sep 2017
Renault will unveil the All-New MÉGANE R.S. at the 2017 Frankfurt International Motor Show.
This new third-generation Hot-Hatch will now be made even more powerful by a new turbocharged engine with direct fuel injection. A sleek four-cylinder 1.8-litre engine combines the maximum power of 280hp with peak torque of 390Nm, a figure that puts it almost to the top of its class. The New MÉGANE R.S. comes standard with 4CONTROL, with four-wheel steering, a first ever for this category of car, now affording the car’s Sport and Cup agility like no other through tight turns and impressive cornering stability at high speeds.
“Performance is the chief reason our customers cite for purchasing the MÉGANE R.S. and the All-New MÉGANE R.S. takes the styling and technologies even further to deliver truly exceptional driving enjoyment. Our intention is to see the All-New MÉGANE R.S., with its chassis and 4CONTROL, remain THE C-segment hot hatch benchmark,” said Patrice Ratti, General Manager of Renault Sport Cars.
A car that reaps benefit from Renault’s motorsport experience
The All-New MÉGANE R.S. has four hydraulic compression bump stops, inspired by world rally driving. The configuration provides the new Cup version of the car with customised handling efficiency on all types of road surface and a level of comfort that is unmatched in this car’s segment. This is combined with an entirely re-mastered independent steering axis front suspension for even more precision; the car’s new Torsen limited slip differential gives more traction and provides higher cornering speeds. For the first time, the New MÉGANE R.S. can be supplied with a choice of two gearboxes, a six-speed manual gearbox or six-speed EDC dual clutch transmission with steering wheel-mounted paddle-shift gear changes.
The new Megane also has R.S. Monitor onboard telemetry technology which, in additional to being more user-friendly than ever, has been upgraded to incorporate an ‘Expert’ mode that allows users to connect a camera, film their drive, play back and analyse their data, and share their images on social media.
Designed for performance
For even greater road-hugging performance and high-quality dynamics, the New MÉGANE R.S. is wider, features wider tracks and sits on new 18- or 19-inch wheels. A wide air intake feeds airflow to the heat-exchangers for efficient engine cooling and the rear lip spoiler has been redesigned to generate additional downforce.
The styling of the All-New MÉGANE R.S. incorporates numerous cues from the world of motorsport, including a rear diffusor, an F1-style front blade and a 3D honeycomb-pattern grill mesh that has been revisited by Renault Sport. Meanwhile, the sculpted, sensuous flanks that are a hallmark of the Renault
Mégane are accentuated by the R.S. version’s wider wings and tracks. Renault Sport’s exclusive, patented R.S. Vision lighting technology recalls the world of motorsport and delivers a degree of visibility that is unprecedented in the car’s segment.
The All-New MEGANE R.S. is the first production car to feature the new Renault Sport badging which is common to both Renault Sport Racing and Renault Sport Cars, while a new dynamic body colour – Tonic Orange – has been added to the catalogue. Careful attention has been paid to the interior which comes with sports front seats complete with integrated head rests, a charcoal grey trim, red top-stitching, fabric or Alcantara upholstery, R.S. badging, etc.
A Mégane for all Conditions
In keeping with the rest of the Mégane range, the All-New MÉGANE R.S. is equipped with Renault’s MULTI-SENSE system which provides drivers with a choice between five driving modes: Comfort, Normal, Sport, Race and Perso. It also comes with a suite of driver aids (ADAS) that can be activated or switched off using the R-LINK 2 tablet.
Renault Sport will be introducing a 300-horsepower ‘Trophy’ version of the New MÉGANE R.S. at the end of 2018.
Order books will open for the All-New MÉGANE R.S. in December 2017.
