2018 Renault Sport Megane

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2018 Renault Sport Mégane pictures leak online

Renault's upcoming hot hatch will be available in Sport or Cup form and with four-wheel steering; new images show it undisguised

The quickest Renault Sport Mégane yet produced has been leaked onto the internet ahead of its official reveal.

Pictures leaked onto a Facebook page show the car, which is pipped to have more than 300bhp, completely undisguised for the first time. They follow patent images that showed a computer generated image of the model.

The pictures confirm that the upcoming hot hatch will only look slightly more aggressive than the regular Mégane range, which comes as no suprise, following comments made to Autocar by brand design boss Stéphane Janin earlier this year.

"Our brand is not about aggressivity," he said. "We try to have a powerful product but rather simple with sensual shapes. That's what we tried to make with the next RS, which is actually harder than going aggressive I think. To find the right balance is harder but I think we have done it."

When it launches later this year, the next Mégane RS will come with a choice of two chassis settings and four-wheel steering. The standard car will use a Sport chassis, which will be a softer, more road biased setup. But buyers will be able to opt for a harder Cup chassis, which will be catered towards track use.

Four-wheel steering will be fitted as standard, boosting agility and stability. The so-called 4Control system will be controlled by an electromagnetic actuator mounted on the rear axle.

Renault will also offer the car with a six-speed EDC double clutch transmission or manual gearbox. While European markets are expected to prefer the manual, markets in Asia will likely have more demand for EDCs.

The car will be the most potent Mégane produced yet, using a 1.8-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine, shared with the upcoming Alpine A110, but ramped up to produce more than 300bhp.

The hottest version of the outgoing Mégane RS, the 275 Cup S, reaches 62mph from rest in 5.8sec. Expect the next Mégane to trim several tenths off that sprint time, making it quicker than the Honda Civic Type R which takes 5.7sec and close to the four-wheel-drive Audi S3 which needs 5.2sec.

Due to the lower and longer five-door only platform of the new Mégane, which sits 25mm lower and is 28mm longer than the old car, plus the use of wider tracks, the next Mégane RS is expected to have significantly more mechanical grip. It's therefore predicted to be a top contender to steal the Nürburgring front-wheel-drive lap record from current champion, the new Honda Civic Type R.

Renault has remained tight-lipped about its next hot Mégane, but the brand has at least hinted that the car will arrive on roads some time in 2018. It's expected to make its public debut at the Frankfurt motor show in September.

As with the facelifted Clio, expect a small increase in price over that of the current Mégane RS, so a starting price of around £27,000 is likely. This significantly undercuts the Civic Type R which starts at £30,000 and ranks the Mégane RS well above the less hardcore Ford Focus ST which starts at £22,750.

https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/2018-renault-sport-mégane-pictures-leak-online

Looks nice

It's all about the bass..no treble

That is all kinds of beautiful...

Edit: The 2018 model is nice too.

2018 Renault Megane RS - pictures of new 1.8-litre engine leaked

Renault's upcoming hot hatch will be available in Sport or Cup form and with four-wheel steering; latest images show new car's engine

The quickest Renault Mégane RS yet has been leaked onto the internet again ahead of its official reveal - but this time it's pictures of the engine and interior.

Posted onto Ferdfanpage's Facebook page, they show the car's new engine - believed to be a turbocharged 1.8-litre four-cylinder petrol unit with close to 300bhp - as well as its sports seats and touchscreen infotainment.

The images follow an earlier leak of the car completely undisguised and official patent images, which all show the same design.

The images show that the upcoming hot hatch will only look slightly more aggressive than the regular Mégane range, which comes as no surprise, following comments made to Autocar by brand design boss Stéphane Janin earlier this year.

"Our brand is not about aggressivity," he said. "We try to have a powerful product but rather simple with sensual shapes. That's what we tried to make with the next RS, which is actually harder than going aggressive, I think. To find the right balance is harder but I think we have done it."

When it launches later this year, the next Mégane RS will come with a choice of two chassis settings and four-wheel steering. The standard model will use a Sport chassis, which will be a softer, more road biased set-up. But buyers will be able to opt for a harder Cup chassis, which will be catered towards track use.

https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/...megane-rs-pictures-new-18-litre-engine-leaked

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2018 Renault Megane RS hot hatch revealed with 276bhp (206kw)

Renault's 4Control system will boost new hot hatch’s agility and stability; a front-drive Nurburgring record battle is likely with later Trophy model

The new Renault Mégane Renault Sport will be powered by a 1.8-litre engine producing 276bhp (206kw) and 288lb ft (390nm) – but its maker says any performance deficit to rivals is more than compensated for by the car’s four-wheel steering system.

The 4Control technology 
is claimed to boost the agility and stability of the car, whose competitors include the Honda Civic Type R, Ford Focus RS and new Seat Leon Cupra R, all of which have more than 300bhp.

“Fitting four-wheel steering was the biggest decision we had to make,” said Renault Sport chief Patrice Ratti.

“We did a lot of studies and computer simulations and
then put [the system] on the previous-generation [Mégane RS] to create a mule and assess what was possible.

“What became clear was that we had two choices:
to make a car without it
and to make incremental improvements in every area over what had gone before, or to make the car with it and to make a step change in terms of improvements. The benefits go across every area of the car’s dynamics – we have been able to rework the dampers, diffs, steering and more.”

The four-wheel steering system, which allows the 
rear wheels to turn up to
 2.7 degrees, improves the Mégane RS’s turning radius at low speeds, delivers greater all-round agility and improves stability at higher speeds. The added stability, in turn, allows for the use of a smaller and therefore more responsive steering ratio. It also mimics some of the role of the anti-roll bars, allowing for a different, more rear-biased chassis set-up. The system is already on sale with the Mégane GT, although it has been retuned for the Mégane RS.

Renault has confirmed that the RS will hit 0-62mph in less than six seconds but has not revealed any other performance or pricing figures, beyond stressing the engine’s flexibility, with peak torque available from 2400 to 5000rpm. Peak power arrives at 6000rpm. That suggests its acceleration will be on a par with its rivals’ but not eclipse them. Ratti said: “At no point has the team sacrificed fun – which means agility – for top speed. That is never our goal.”

The engine is derived from the 1798cc, aluminium-block unit used in the new Alpine sports car, but the increased power has been achieved primarily through the use of a different turbo and cylinder head, the latter of which was developed in conjunction with the Renault Formula 1 team.

Ratti said: “The F1 team’s expertise in developing high-performance parts quickly is amazing – it achieved in one week what would have taken us five or six weeks because of its simulation know-how.” The unit’s rev limit is 7000rpm.

The new Mégane RS will also be offered with a choice of a Sport or Cup chassis and an automatic EDC gearbox or a six-speed manual. Most buyers are expected to specify either the most focused Cup and manual gearbox combination or the broader abilities of the Sport/EDC pairing. As such, the car has been optimised to those choices. The manual gearbox will use the same, proven gearset from the previous-generation car, while the EDC unit has been completely overhauled.

Additionally, the Sport chassis will be sold with 18-inch 235 profile wheels and the Cup with 19-inch 245 wheels as standard, with lightweight alloys available as a further option on the larger wheel, saving 1.8kg each and improving cooling. Buyers 
can choose either wheel size but the car’s set-up has been optimised on the standard one. The Cup car will feature
 a full, mechanical limited-slip differential set-up to transfer power between wheels, while the Sport chassis will use an electronic system to employ the brakes to slow a spinning wheel. An electronic LSD system was considered for 
the Cup car but deemed “too complex”. A manual handbrake will be standard for all cars.

Ratti said: “The sales split globally will be 50/50 Sport and Cup, but that will vary hugely between regions.” He highlighted that European buyers favour the more performance-focused set-up, while buyers in Asia – including Japan, Renault Sport’s fifth- biggest market, just behind the UK – favour a softer set-up and automatic gearbox.

Renault is able to offer the options because its alliance with Nissan gives it access 
to the relevant technology – something that is not possible on the EDC-only Clio.

All Mégane RSs will have four driving modes: Comfort, Normal, Sport and Race. In the latter setting on the Cup car, the stability control system
 will be completely switched off, although the electronic braking system will remain on with the Sport chassis.

Ratti also confirmed a Trophy version of the Mégane RS will be developed with 296bhp and 295lb ft, in the vein of the Trophy and R26R models launched with the previous-generation car.
 It'll retain the manual and EDC gearbox choices of the regular car, while using the Cup chassis and 19in wheels bolted to lighter aluminium wheel hubs. An assault on the Nürburgring record for front-wheel-drive cars is expected to happen with the Trophy, possibly in late 2018.

“As long as we can make the car faster and still comply with the regulations, then we will try to break some records,” confirmed Ratti. “However,
 as I keep saying, I would never swap pleasure for speed – we have targets we must achieve. But an RS Trophy car is already looking very interesting.”

Sales of the Mégane RS will begin in spring next year, with pricing expected to begin around £30,000.


Styling

The core styling 
team was carried over from
 the mainstream Mégane project
and focused on areas that could complement engineering goals. The front and back tracks are respectively 60mm and 45mm wider than the standard Mégane’s, the arches are blistered, with air vents at the rear, and a rear diffuser is fitted. The rear spoiler is narrower for a sportier look and the front foglights are aligned to mimic 
a chequered flag.

A new logo

The rear of the car doesn’t carry the Renault name, nor the RS flag logo of yesteryear. In comes a new double diamond insignia, inspired by the logo that adorned the Gordini R12’s steering wheel in the 1970s.

Engine

Renault Sport engineers
 are proud of the performance they’ve extracted from the 1.8-litre unit, even if it doesn’t bust the headline-grabbing 300bhp-plus figures of rivals. They say that 153bhp per litre and 160lb ft per litre are punchy enough, and reckon the gain in response and earlier peak delivery times outweighs
the bigger numbers.

Exhausts

The central exhaust signifies the car’s race-inspired looks. The noise from the exhausts can also be pumped into the cabin to amplify the turbocharged engine’s note, although this feature can also be switched off. Renault promises it will bang and crackle during shifts and
 lift-off too.

Orange paintwork

Renault Sport has a history of vibrant launch colours, most notably in yellows. This time, the choice is called Volcanic Orange and is described as “complementary” to previous yellows. It took one-and-a-half years to develop and will come at a modest price premium.

https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/...8-renault-megane-rs-hot-hatch-revealed-276bhp

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Just a gorgeous car but I'd like to insert a rent here, if no one minds...

The editors of some of those videos... You know, the editors who like to think they're Darren Aronofsky by adding *extra* camera angles, side-on to the main camera the hosts are actually looking at... To you I say, no one is watching your video three work stations to my right. Your folks wasted their money sending you to film school. You're a hack and should go back to a job that suits you better like asking folk if want fries with their double cheese grease burger.

/rant over.

Renault Megane RS

Renault unveiled the All-New Renault Megane RS, the third-generation of the iconic car now made even more powerful by a new turbocharged engine with direct fuel injection. The four-cylinder 1.8-litre (1,798cc) unit combines maximum power of 280hp (205kW) at 6,000rpm with peak torque of 390Nm, a figure that puts it amongst the very best in its class. The New Megane RS is equipped with 4CONTROL, with four-wheel steering, a global first for the segment, now affording the car's Sport and Cup versions outstanding agility through tight turns and impressive cornering stability at higher speeds.

"Performance is the chief reason our customers cite for purchasing the Megane RS and the All-New Megane RS takes the styling and technologies even further to deliver truly exceptional driving enjoyment. Our intention is to see the All-New Megane RS, with its chassis and 4CONTROL, remain THE C-segment hot hatch benchmark," says Patrice Ratti, General Manager of Renault Sport Cars.

A car that benefits from Renault's expertise in and passion for motorsport

The All-New Renault Megane RS is differentiated by four hydraulic compression bump stops, inspired by rally driving. This configuration provides the Cup version of the car with optimal handling efficiency on all types of road, plus a level of comfort that is unprecedented in the car's class for the Sport version. Combined with entirely redesigned independent steering axis front suspension for even sharper precision, the Cup version's new Torsen limited slip differential improves traction and cornering speeds. For the first time, the All-New Megane RS can be specified with a choice of two types of transmission, namely a six-speed manual gearbox or six-speed EDC dual clutch transmission with steering wheel-mounted paddle-shift gear changes.

Customers are also treated to R.S. Monitor onboard telemetry technology which, in additional to being more user-friendly than ever, has been upgraded to incorporate an 'Expert' mode that allows users to connect a camera, film their drive, play back and analyse their data, and share their images on social media.

Design geared for performance

For even greater road-hugging performance and high-quality dynamics, the New Megane RS is wider, features wider tracks and sits on new 18- or 19-inch wheels. A wide air intake feeds airflow to the heat-exchangers for efficient engine cooling and the rear lip spoiler has been redesigned to generate additional downforce.

The styling of the All-New Renault Megane RS incorporates numerous cues from the world of motorsport, including a rear diffusor, an F1-style front blade and a 3D honeycomb-pattern grill mesh that has been revisited by Renault Sport. Meanwhile, the sculpted, sensuous flanks that are a hallmark of the Renault Megane are accentuated by the R.S. version's wider wings and tracks. Renault Sport's exclusive, patented R.S. Vision lighting technology recalls the world of motorsport and delivers a degree of visibility that is unprecedented in the car's segment.

The All-New Renault Megane RS is the first production car to feature the new Renault Sport badging which is common to both Renault Sport Racing and Renault Sport Cars, while a new dynamic body colour - Tonic Orange - has been added to the catalogue. Careful attention has been paid to the interior which comes with sports front seats complete with integrated head rests, a charcoal grey trim, red top-stitching, fabric or Alcantara upholstery, R.S. badging, etc.

A sporty Megane

In keeping with the rest of the Megane range, the All-New Renault Megane RS is equipped with Renault's MULTI-SENSE system which provides drivers with a choice between five driving modes: Comfort, Normal, Sport, Race and Perso. It also comes with a suite of driver aids (ADAS) that can be activated or switched off using the R-LINK 2 tablet.

Renault Sport will be introducing a 300-horsepower 'Trophy' version of the New Megane RS at the end of 2018.

Order books for the All-New Renault Megane RS open in December 2017.

https://www.netcarshow.com/renault/2018-megane_rs/

Finally! New Renault Mégane RS revealed with 205 kW

It’s been a long wait punctuated by the odd teaser, but the new Renault Mégane RS has finally been fully revealed in Frankfurt.

The latest version of the French hot hatch ditches the old 2,0-litre turbocharged petrol engine in favour of a 1,8-litre four-cylinder twin-scroll turbo version – already seen in the Alpine A110 – tuned to deliver 205 kW and 390 N.m (up from the outgoing RS 275’s 201 kW and 360 N.m). Peak torque is on tap from 2 400 r/min to 5 000 r/min.

And, as we already knew, the new model boasts four-wheel steering, along with the choice of two transmission options (specifying the freshly developed six-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission sees the addition of paddle-shifters and a launch control system). In addition, there will be two chassis options – Sport and Cup, each with specific suspension settings – at launch.

However, the French automaker has also confirmed that a Trophy version will be added to the range before the end of 2018, with the same 1,8-litre boosted to deliver peak outputs of 220 kW and 400 N.m.

The new Mégane RS features wider wings than those of the standard C-segment hatchback (extended by 60 mm fore and 45mm aft, when compared to the GT model), while its overall width has also been increased. It furthermore gains 355 mm front discs with Brembo callipers, along with the option of “bi-material” cast iron and aluminium brake discs.

The Cup chassis also gains a new Torsen limited slip differential, featuring different lock-up values under acceleration and deceleration for enhanced traction. Five driving modes will be available: comfort, normal, sport, race (which deactivates the ESC) and an individual “perso” mode.

http://www.carmag.co.za/news_post/finally-new-renault-megane-rs-revealed-with-205-kw/

Renault Megane RS finally revealed in Frankfurt

The long-awaited and heavily teased Renault Megane RS has been shown at the Frankfurt motor show. It now features 4-wheel steering and the option of manual or dual-clutch gearboxes.

Renault has taken the camouflage off the Megane RS in Frankfurt and revealed all the juicy details it's been holding back about the new RS. There are still 2 versions of the RS available, a Cup – for hardcore enthusiasts and a Sport chassis – a little more comfortable, but still performance-oriented.

The major innovation for this new Megane RS is the introduction of 4-wheel steering standard on both chassis as well as the GT-Line we tested earlier this year. The system has been tuned to make the RS particularly nimble in tight turns and then stable at high speed. As a side bonus, it also provides a tighter turning circle.

The Megane RS' hydraulics compressions stops deliver a blend of dynamism, but, depending on their setting, ride comfort.

Front and rear hydraulic compression stops, a technology derived from motorsport, provide additional damping and eliminate the effects of rebound by performing the following functions: They ensure a high level of chassis efficiency on the Cup chassis version irrespective of the type of road. Combined with the Sport chassis, they deliver a more comfortable ride.

Technologies carried over from the previous generation RS include the PerfoHub suspension and steering setup, although this has been improved and the suspension is now stiffer than before. There is also a limited slip differential on the Cup chassis as before. The Cup and Sport have individual suspension setups to cater for the different driver requirements.

New engine

The Megane RS will use an all-new engine that sees it reduce capacity to 1.8-litres. Power outputs are still impressive at 205 kW and 390 Nm of torque. Peak torque is available from 2 000 rpm right up to 5 400 rpm. Renault also claims that combined fuel consumption is as low as 6.9L/100 km.

The RS carries over the futuristic and sophisticated fascia of its Megane brethren, but with a much sportier execution.

For the first time in the Megane RS, owners get the option of either a 6-speed manual gearbox or a 6-speed EDC dual-clutch gearbox. The dual-clutch 'box features a multi change down ability when the downshift paddle is held in as well as a launch control system.

RS Monitor

Just like the Clio RS, the Megane RS features a monitoring system that displays performance data such as G-forces, acceleration times, throttle and braking inputs and the likes. The system is now camera ready, either Smartphone camera or other, allowing drivers to film their driving. They can then play back and analyse their run thanks to the incorporation of performance data in the image. They can even share the film on social media.

Trophy coming later

As with the last few versions of RS products, there will be a Trophy model on the horizon. Renault claims it will launch the Trophy before the end of 2018 with power being cranked up to around 220 kW and 400 Nm. As for the regular RS models, they will be available in Europe from Q2 2018 and likely to reach South Africa a few months after that.

http://www.cars.co.za/motoring_news/renault-megane-rs-finally-revealed-in-frankfurt/43952/

Promo vid feat Nico

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Mégane RS ‘not built to be most powerful’ – Renault

Renault says its new Mégane RS is about more than just outright power.

The new Renault Mégane RS revealed in Frankfurt makes 205 kW thanks to its fresh 1,8-litre turbocharged four-pot heart. That, hot hatch fans with a penchant for maths will notice, is considerably less than some of its direct competitors.

Indeed, the front-wheel-drive Honda Civic Type R (235 kW) and all-wheel-drive rivals such as the Volkswagen Golf R (228 kW in most markets and 213 kW in SA) and the Ford Focus RS (257 kW) all easily out-punch the new Mégane RS on paper.

But the French automaker says its goal with the C-segment hot hatch – which is expected to arrive in South Africa in the second half of 2018, complete with two transmission choices and segment-first four-wheel steering – has never been all about power.

Speaking to CarAdvice, Renault Sport boss Patrice Ratti said that with the Mégane RS track times mattered more.

“In our history of Mégane we have never been the most powerful of the segment, but have often been fastest on a circuit,” Ratti told the Australia publication.

Still, the French automaker has confirmed that a Trophy version will be added to the range before the end of 2018, boasting a power peak output of around 220 kW.

“But it’s not our goal to be most powerful. Our goal is to give the most pleasure and be fastest on the track, and it’s always been like this,” he added, suggesting that the Mégane RS is being prepped to grab back the front-wheel-drive Nürburgring lap record.

http://www.carmag.co.za/news_post/megane-rs-not-built-to-be-most-powerful-renault/

FiestaST said:

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Indeed, the front-wheel-drive Honda Civic Type R (235 kW)

“But it’s not our goal to be most powerful. Our goal is to give the most pleasure and be fastest on the track, and it’s always been like this,” he added, suggesting that the Mégane RS is being prepped to grab back the front-wheel-drive Nürburgring lap record.

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On looks alone it already has the Jap beaten.