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What makes it so special? The famous
track-taming Cup chassis with limited
slip differential comes as standard on
this model, and its 2-litre turbo engine
now delivers, as its name suggests, 275
bhp – up 10 on the previous model.
Peak power is reached at 5,500 and max
torque of 360Nm available right through
from 3,000-5,000rpm. Fuel consump-
MEGANE RENAULTSPORT 275 TROPHY
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tion stands at 37.7 mpg combined and
emissions are 174g of Co2/km. And, it
delivers a new deliciously raucous bark
and growl thanks to an advanced, lightweight,
titanium exhaust system.
hose who really know their cars
are likely to fully appreciate the
merits of models from the Renaultsport
stable – both in Clio
and Mégane guise, these hottest
of hatches pack a serious
punch and are hugely rewarding drives.
The most recent in the line up of limited
edition sportsters, the 275 Trophy, follows
the excellent Red Bull Racing RB8,
and word on the street says its sublime
handling and spirited performance
trounces all predecessors – and sportsorientated
models many times its price.
This limited edition car can be specified
with optional adjustable Öhlins Road
& Track dampers with steel springs.
This evolution of technology employed
in motorsport and on the Mégane N4
rally car, allows drivers to adjust their
damper settings easily and unaided.
Also, those who enjoy track days in their
car can opt for MICHELIN Pilot Sport
Cup 2 tyres - an ultra-high performance
solution developed jointly by Michelin
and Renaultsport specifically for this
new limited edition front-wheel-drive
car.
Striking viewed inside and out, new
livery includes Trophy branding on the
silver F1-style silver blade, while the
personalised body sides feature Trophy
decals. Silver has also been selected for
the chequered flag graphic at the bottom
of the doors. Meanwhile, numbered
door sill guards are further evidence of
its exclusivity. Like the new signature
engine note, the carbon exhaust tail
pipe, too, is the work of Akrapovič.
Optional 19-inch black Speedline Turini
wheels derived from those used by competition
versions of Mégane can also be
ordered to complete the racy look.
Inside, Mégane Renaultsport 275 Trophy
comes with leather and Alcantara Recaro
bucket seats with red stitching. The
same hue of stitching has been carried
over to the rear bench seat, while the
headrests feature Renaultsport badging.
Other interior highlights include visible
red stitching for the Alcantara steering
wheel trim and handbrake gaiter, as
well as an alloy gear lever knob.
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