The king of rings returns.
The Renault Megane R.S. set the lap record with a time of 7 minutes 40 seconds. Trophy-R broke the lap record in front-wheel-drive production vehicles with a lap time of 7 minutes and 40 seconds. This hot hatch, track-focused hot hatch combines supercar technology with a hatchback package to create a serious performance machine. Sport auto offers us the chance to witness the Megane with the most powerful engine ever built taking on the Nurburgring.
Although it may seem like a lot to spend on a hatchback this money goes directly towards high-performance features. The package includes carbon ceramic front brakes, carbon fibre wheels, a carbon hood, and carbon bucket seat. The results are phenomenal when you add in weight savings, suspension tuning and a powerful 300-horsepower engine.
The Megane is a true driver’s vehicle thanks to its 6-speed manual transmission. This allows lucky pilots to experience the thrills of real track driving. You won’t be a hero with this car’s clever dual-clutch transmission and all-wheel drive. Megane R.S. is the better choice. Trophy-R is the ultimate hatchback for track enthusiasts.
No hatchback is better suited to the brutal Nurburgring track. Megane R.S. Trophy-R gutted its teeth on this legendary circuit, and the results speak for themselves. This rare hot hatch model is sure to be a collector’s item of driving precision, with only 500 units produced.