Renault Mégane RS Trophy: 300 hp, Cup chassis and more sports components

Renault's sports compact receives what, at the moment, is its most dynamic version. Named, like its predecessor, Renault Megane RS Trophy, this variant offers superior performance compared to the Mégane RS "to dry", also obtaining more power. The components are more dynamicThere is also a greater variety of options to increase that sportiness.

The Renault Mégane RS Trophy uses the 1.8-litre turbo engine, which is now raises its performance to 300 hp and 420 Nm, for the 280 CV and 390 Nm of the Megane RS “basic”, having resorted to an improvement in the turbo and in the exhaust system for these greater benefits. is able to do the 0 to 100 in 5,7 seconds and reach a top of 260 km/h. But there is more, much more, it is not only about slight improvements in its engine.

The French brand provides the Renault Mégane RS Trophy with the four-wheel steering system 4Control and shock absorbers with hydraulic stops in compression to improve cornering, both in slow zones and in the fastest turns. The new Exhaust system It receives a valve that acts on its sound depending on the chosen driving mode.

It is available with a six-speed manual gearbox, producing 300 hp and 400 Nm, and a six-speed EDC dual-clutch automatic transmission, which increases torque to 420 Nm.

How could it be otherwise, this version already comes standard Chasis Cup, which uses stiffer suspensions (25% firmer shock absorbers, 30% stiffer springs, and 10% stiffer stabilizers) and the help of the Torsen mechanical limited-slip differential to ensure greater mobility.

Continuing with the improvements of this more performance variant we find, as standard, more efficient disc brakes (355 mm front and 290 rear) bitten by Brembo calipers in red, specific 19 rims inches and high performance tires signed by Bridgestone, the Potenza S001, in size 245/35 R19.

Optionally, the Renault Mégane RS Trophy can be equipped with new sports seats signed by Recaro, which offer greater sportiness and support to the driver and, in addition, are upholstered in Alcantara. In 2019, lightened 19-inch "Fuji Light" wheels that save 2 kilos per wheel will also be offered and will mount the Potenza S007.