Car Model Renault Megane RS Trophy 2012

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15 hp and 20 Nm more: it is the agenda offered by the Renault Megane RS Trophy 2012, not to be confused with the previous Renault Mégane R26.
Renault Sport, the practice of increase patronymic, a bit like a Porsche. Undoubtedly, there are not as many versions of Renault Megane

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RS than 911, but with a little perseverance, the manufacturer will eventually get there. After the Megane RS, the Mégane F1 Team R26, Mégane R26.R RS and Megane RS Gordini before, so here is the return of the Megane RS Trophy.

The 2012 Renault Megane  RS Trophy was a limited edition only  500 copies made in 2005 to introduce changes to the chassis then extended range. The mission of his heir, whose production is also limited to 500 copies, is this time to introduce some improvements engine.The 2.0 Turbo is now offering 360 Nm of torque and 265 hp power a gain of 20 hp and 15 Nm. This progress has been achieved through a slight increase in turbo boost pressure and an air intake review. These developments also allow for a slight decrease in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. The Mégane consumes 8.2 liters per 100 km and emits 190 g / km of CO2 or 0.2 l and 5 g saved from the RS

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The performance increased slightly with a 0 to 100 km / h in six seconds and shot a 1000 m DA in 24.5 seconds (0.3 seconds faster). Finally, according to Renault, the Cup chassis has been “sharp,” without elaborating. Note that new tires Bridgestone Potenza RE050A were adopted.

These changes are of course not restricted to the special series Trophy: they will soon be extended to the production model. The series retains all the same some of which are exclusive black roof, its 19-inch wheels Steeves red edging and numbered plaque.

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Priced at  € 35,500, the 2012 Renault Megane RS Trophy will go on sale from June 21