This is a minor niggle, because even in the partial absence of feel, the Trophy-R is still a hoot to drive and ridiculously capable in corners. Read our full driven review on the RaceChip Hyundai i30N Who would have thought, not more than five years ago, that Hyundai would be making a world-class hot hatch. To recap, however, the 1. You can thank proper brand-name componentry running through every inch of the car for that. These are clamped by a Gold finished Brembo four piston 44mm top and 42mm bottom callipers embossed with the Renault Sport logo.
Furthermore, the twin exit Akrapovi titanium exhaust features tailpipes that are cut to follow the profile of the diffuser, helping to minimise any disruption in the central airstream. Especially when you learn Renault Sport nabbed the record in a week of torrid weather and the Trophy R claimed honours in 5ÂșC temperatures, well below the point at which its committed Bridgestone tyres are happiest. Major powertrain changes for the refreshed Trophy R are a mystery at this point. Read our full review on the Conclusion Since Renault is only making 500 Megane R. Only 500 examples will be made, all with a manual six-speed gearbox, stripped out interior with a deleted back seat and unique graphics.
Trophy version, in the hands of the car's driver-builder, Laurent Hurgon 8'07''97. In keeping with fast Megane tradition, the rear seats have gone saving 25. Brakes are supplied by Italian specialist, Brembo, and measure 390mm in diameter. This could be because the vehicle in these spy shots is a pre-production example, and Renault wants to keep a few secrets from the public's prying eyes. As a result, engineers were able to deliver greater front and rear downforce while limiting aerodynamic drag. Trophy-R used to set this lap time has a six-speed manual.
Total weight savings equal 130kg, which mean that at 1306kg, this Trophy-R is one of the lightest of all hot hatches. However, the reversing camera is carried over, helping to avoid any risk of damaging the carbon diffuser when manoeuvring! About us Our group, which has been making cars since 1898, is present in 134 countries and has sold 3. At the rear, the diffuser is fitted with thin curved fins, a solution borrowed from F1©. These are another option you want because they not only give the car a unique visual signature, but also improve its braking performance. The exact text will differ depending on the actual application you have running.
It has the same 300-hp 1. With driver Laurent Hugron at the wheel, the MĂ©gane R. More details on the Megane R. To exercise any of these rights, you may contact us, providing a proof of your identity, by email at dpo renault. The Trophy R took it all with a mere shrug of its shoulders, too, egging me on to try even harder the next time. Your personal data are processed by Renault Sport and the members of its dealer network, as joint controllers. Renault Sport tested Trophy R mules with the former fitted, working out whether it provided handling benefits that would eclipse any weight saving.
With its carbon body, this superbly proportioned dream car weighs less than 1100 kg. If you'd be so kind as to whitelist our site, we promise to keep bringing you great content. The two records perfectly exemplify the R. Plexiglas windows would save a few pounds, too. Compared to the Megane R.
Trophy-R is a really quick car. Distinguished by its mother of pearl paint finish and bold red graphics, the Trophy-R is lighter and features more sophisticated suspension and brake components than any other Renault MĂ©gane. The rear end is equally distinctive, thanks to a wide diffuser that spans nearly the entire lower part of the bumper. The basic front bumper design is exactly the same as on other hot Meganes. The 300 Trophy already has plenty of go-faster mods, such as a standard Torsen limited-slop differential, a stiffer suspension setup complete with trick dampers that feature a hydraulic bumptstop, as well as bigger brakes and extra power extracted out of its 1. This doesn't leave much time for the engineers to developer higher performance parts to make the hottest Megane even quicker.
R managed with its iconic plastic windows. In its place is a bright red tower-to-tower brace and a net that separates the trunk area from where the rear passengers would normally have been. R driven by Vincent Bayle broke the lap record in a time of 8:17. True to those genes, the new R. Or a very notable lack of it.
You can only get the 2019 Renault Megane Trophy-R with the smaller 7-inch infotainment screen. United Kingdomâ Blue Sky Publications Ltd â Company Registration Number: 04683692. With greater traction, speed through corners and braking endurance, it is capable of bringing intense pleasure to expert drivers that want to make the most of its incredible potential. Available as an accessory is a ducting pipe that extends this intake straight into the engine air filter unit. However, the model is still a fairly recent introduction to the Renault lineup following its May debut.