With the new Megane F1 Team R26Listen up track-day enthusiasts. Renault Sport Technologies are proud to unveil an extreme update on the turbo-charged Mégane.
Fresh from its debut at the Paris Motorshow, the Mégane F1 Team R26 is the most potent, driver-focussed Mégane
yet. And with just a few hundred models set for release in the UK, you’re sure to stand out from the madding crowd.
Engine / Exhaust
The Renault engineer is notoriously hard to please. Drivers may have thought their 2.0 litre turbo unit was fierce enough in its original guise. But that was before painstaking modifications added a further 5 horsepower and 10Nm of torque.
Be under no illusion. The Mégane F1 Team R26 responds immediately and delivers fearsome acceleration. From a standing start you can reach 62 mph in 6.5 seconds and cover 1,000 metres in a blistering 26.6 seconds. That makes this one of the quickest hatches on the market.
It sounds different too. Renault has tweaked the car’s exhaust to give a real sporty rasp – especially at low speeds and during hard acceleration.
Suspension / Handling / Chassis
The Mégane F1 Team R26 is as close as you can get to driving a genuine competition car. Part of this is down to the engine. The rest is a result of work to the vehicle’s suspension, handling and chassis.
In a first for a Mégane, the F1 Team R26 is equipped with Limited Slip Differential.
For the uninitiated, this means that when one wheel starts to spin torque is transferred to the other.
The upshot is impeccable traction irrespective of your driving style or type of corner – however much grip is available. An effect amplified by the modifications Renault’s engineers have made to the car’s “Cup” chassis and suspension settings.
Brakes / Wheels / Tyres
The Mégane F1 Team R26 runs on Michelin Pilot Sport 2 tyres (235/40 R18). These tyres give the Mégane F1 Team R26 increased grip, superb turn-in and great mid-bend performance.
This calls for brakes with both bite and endurance. Hence the Mégane F1 Team R26’s uprated brake system – featuring red painted Brembo front and rear brake callipers.
Aerodynamics / Exterior
The Mégane F1 Team R26 stands apart from all other Mégane Renaultsport models in looks as well as performance. A trip around the vehicle’s exterior reveals a unique graphics package with Renault F1 Team decals on the bumpers, doors and roof.
And the final touch? Dark “Anthracite” 18-inch alloy wheels and mirror caps – included as standard.
Ergonomics / Interior
Move inside the Mégane F1 Team R26 and you will notice the attention Renault have paid to creating a functional racing feel.
The cockpit includes carbon black Recaro bucket seats – to hold you tight on hard corners. An F1-style numbered plaque reinforces the vehicle’s exclusivity.
