On 4th Of April 2010 we made you familiar with Ford’s powerful hatchback Ford Focus RS500 and made a post on the detailed specifications of Ford Focus RS500. The car eversince its launch has been in news for its breathtaking power and amazing abilities but now this car is soon be challenged by a newcomer.
Renault is one of the finest French carmakers and stuns the world every time it rolls out a new car. This time its the story of Renault Megane RS whose latest model has been tweaked to pump out an astonishing 300 BHP from a 2.0 Litre heart.
At Nordschleife the car was spotted getting tested and this new model will soon replace the current Megane 250. New features include a tweaked & tuned chassis, a mechanical limited slip differential and extra cooling vents for its brakes and engine.
General Specifications Of Renault Megane RS
Engine Location
Front
Performance
0-60 mph
6.1 seconds.
Engine
Engine Configuration
I
Cylinders
4
Aspiration/Induction
Turbocharged
Displacement
2000 cc | 122.0 cu in. | 2.0 L.
Valves
16 valves.
4 valves per cylinder.
Valvetrain
DOHC
Horsepower
250 BHP (184 KW) @ 5500 RPM
Torque
251 Ft-Lbs (340 NM) @ 3000 RPM
HP / Liter
125.0 BHP / Liter
Fuel Feed
Fuel Injected
Standard Transmission
Gears
6
Transmission
Manual
Dimensions
Doors
2
Exterior
Length
169.3 in | 4300 mm.
Wheelbase
103.9 in | 2640 mm.
Front Track
61.0 in | 1550 mm.
Rear Track
61.0 in | 1550 mm.
Steering
Rack and Pinion
Steering Overall Ratio
14.75:1
Brakes
Front Brake Size
290.0 mm | 11.417 in.
Rear Brake Size
260.0 mm | 10.236 in.
Tires / Wheels
Tires
Dunlop SP Sport Max TT
Price Of Renault Megane RS
The current Megane RS is priced between 22,000 Pound Sterling(GBP) to 23,000 Pound Sterling(GBP) which roughly touches the 16 Lakh INR mark but since the new RS is tweaked the price is bound to increase by a few hundred pounds.
