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Renault Megane RS Trophy Nurburgring record video
The Renault Megane RS Trophy hot hatch has set a new record at the Nurburgring and here we see the video of the record lap time of 8′08″. Compared to more powerful, rear-wheel drive models, the 265 hp and 360 Nm of the four-cylinder, two-litre engine from the RS might not seem like much. But this record from Renault Sport is a response to the high horse power contingent, and at eight minutes, it’s a peremptory response at that.
Renault Megane RS Trophy Nurburgring record
French police to get Renault Sport Megane Cup
The sexy and fast Renault Sport Megane Cup 250 is destined for the French police force as the company won its tender to provide 70 RS Megane vehicles to the highway patrol unit as part of the rapid intervention fleet. The Megane Cup has got a number of good write-ups since it appeared, and according to reports the “Chassis Cup” model was chosen due to its precise handling.
The standard Megane RS Cup model has a 2.0-litre engine under the bonnet with about 250 hp and 340 Nm of torque; to which the French police units will add specially tuned suspension and a limited slip differential. Renault coach builder, Durisotti has been selected to provide the Gendamerie-specific parts.
Source | CarAdvice and MotorPrime
Renault Twingo Gordini RS pics
These Renault Twingo Gordini pics show the brand new Gordini revival pocket rocket, with its classic blue tint and white racing stripes. If you’re in Paris, you can check it out at the Renault shop on the Champs-Elysées, where it’s part of Renault’s “Christmas in Blue” exhibition.
The Renault Twingo Gordini RS is equipped with a 1.6-litre petrol engine with 133 hp and a specially tuned engine pitch. It features a sport chassis and 17-inch wheels, and inside it has classic Gordini quilted effect leather seats. The Twingo Gordini will be available for order from February next year, and on the market around Europe from March. The Twingo Gordini RS will be a part of the Twingo range that still includes the Twingo RS. The former is designed as the most exclusive and sporty of the Twingo offering.
No performance figures have been released, so it’s hard to say whether this is a genuine sports offering on top of what you can already get with the Twingo RS, or whether it’s just a blue paint job and some interior leather. The Twingo RS is also equipped with the 1.6-litre engine and 133 hp. It also shares the same Renault Sports chassis and 17-inch wheels. The RS performance figures are 0-100 km/hr in 8.7 seconds and 201 km/hr.
We think the Twingo Gordini will be just the same, except that there’ll be a blue flash and a couple of white stripes coming down the straight. Which means that a paint job might not be enough to compete with the likes of Abarth, which is what I had understood part of the project was about. So until further notice, let’s say the RS is the tuned part, while Gordini takes on the looks department.
Renault Twingo RS light gives life to Twingo R1 and R2 rally versions
Renault will present the Twingo RS Light special version with reduced weight, which will become the basis of the rally versions of the car. The Renault Twingo RS Light has no air conditioning, additional air bags and other accessories which make it lighter and bring the price down to about 14,500 euros.
The R1 and R2 rally versions will be developed from the Renault Sport Light and will be ready in March next year. The R1 has a rally kit costing 10,000 euros and has a shorter shift, roll bar and some mechanical touch-ups to reach 140 hp. The R2 will have sequential Sadev five-speed shift, ZF autobloc differential, Marelli electronics, Ohlins shock absorbers, larger brakes and a 160 hp engine. This kit costs about 30,000 euros and the Twingo R2 will debut in December at the Monza Rally in Italy.
Source | Autosprint via Autoblog.it
Renault Megane RS track presentation video
Here’s the presentation video of the Renault Megane RS from the Ascari Race Resort. The driver in the video is Emmanuel Guigou, French rally champion for 2007 and 2008 and he really shows just how this hot hatch can be driven.
Renault Megane RS new pics
Here are new pics of the Renault Megane RS, which should debut on the market sometime soon, having been in production in Spain for a few weeks now. The MeganRS is equipped with a 2.0-litre Turbo 16V engine with 250 hp and 340 Nm of torque. It will be available in two versions, Sport and Cup, and the latter is equipped with autobloc feature.
The new Megane RS will appear exclusively in the three-door coupé format and will have a six-speed transmission. It reaches 100 km/hr in six seconds, and is equipped with front Brembo disc brakes of 340 mm, and 290 mm rear disc brakes. The Renault Megane RS consumes on average 8.4 litres per 100 km, with only 195 g/km of CO2, making it Euro 5 compliant.
Renault Sport Twingo Gordini revival
Renault Sport will be directly involved in building the Renault Gordini revival, a first model of which will be made at the Dieppe workshop of the company. The first Gordini to be built will be based on a Renault Sport Twingo model and should make its appearance soon.
Renault Sport will build the Gordini Twingo with the classic blue livery and white stripes, to bring back a tuning version that should rival Abarth and John Cooper Works. The Gordini Twingo model is likely to include far more than just an external paint job, but there’s no news on what technical innovations may be coming our way.
Initial reports had indicated that a Gordini Twingo would be available in 2010, with the full revival of the Gordini brand occurring by 2012. We’re getting a little twitchy at the idea of another nifty European city car getting the tuning treatment. Move over Abarth 500!
Source | LeBlogAuto
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