Renault Megane RS – new details

26 June 2017

Renault gradually reveals the technical details of the new Megane RS

Representatives of the French brand confirmed that the new generation Renault Megane RS will be powered by polnopravnym chassis system 4Control, podrachivaya the rear axle in either direction depending on vehicle speed. This system is optional is already established, for example, model Megane GT with engine capacity of 205 and 165 HP, but for the Megane RS will be different in settings from analog to GT. Engineers Renault Sport specially recalibrated the system 4Control, to raise the level of performance Megane RS to new limits.

In addition, Renault have confirmed that "hot" hatchback Megane RS will be available with either MCP or RCP double-clutch – most likely, the 7-speed as the GT version.

Buyers can choose between two variants of the suspension of the charged hatchback – Sport or Cup. The latter has a low ground clearance and stiffer springs, which involves the use of machines on the track. In the tincture of a new participating rider of the factory team Renault F1 Nico Hulkenberg.

Still unknown engine information for Renault Megane RS – a number of British media speaks about the 2.0-liter TCe turbo engine with 300 HP, and other sources – on is designed for Alpine A110 1.8-liter engine of the same capacity. Anyway, you need to wait for the premiere of the French hot hatch at the Frankfurt motor show on 12 September this year.