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Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Recently, Renault has unveiled the limited edition Megane R26.R. The Renault Megane R26.6 is based on the Megane F1 Team R26 with the same engine, gearbox and limited slip differential but 123 kg lighter with specific suspension calibration.
For the exterior, the carbon fibre bonnet and new 18” alloy wheels in red are the main visual clues together with a new rear spoiler, plus R26.R decals and logos and tinted polycarbonate in place of glass in the tailgate and rear side windows. The car is available in seven colours, two of which are new to the Mégane, Racing Blue and Renault i.d. Lunar Grey and one is brand new, Renault i.d. Pearlescent White.
While for the interior, there is the competition seats with a carbon fibre shell are supplied by Sabelt who also supply the six-point harnesses, the first time that this form of restraint has been homologated in a production car. Conventional lap and diagonal seat belts can be fitted as an accessory. No rear seat is fitted. The steering wheel and gearlever gaiter are in leather and suede.
For the performance, the Renault Megane R26.6 is powered by the same 2.0-liter Turbo engine as Megane F1 Team R26 mated to a manual 6-speed gearbox with a shorter linkage for quicker gearshifts. The engine produces 230 hp (169 kW) and 310 Nm of torque with 90 % of maximum torque available at 2,000 and 6,000 rpm.
Here is the list for the production of the car in different country:
* 230 for the UK
* 126 for France
* 26 for Spain
* 26 for Spain
* 26 for Germany
Labels: Megane, News, Renault, Renault Sport R26.R
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