NEW MéGANE RENAULT SPORT: CHIC AND SPORTY

New Mégane R.S. is the latest addition to Renault's line-up of sporting vehicles and stands out from
the other models that make up the Mégane range through its styling and performance which live up
every bit to the newcomer's sporty pedigree.

In response to customer demand, New Mégane R.S. is available from launch with a choice of two
chassis:  the Sport chassis, for everyday driving pleasure, and the Cup chassis, for even more exhilarating track-focused performance.

New Mégane R.S. is powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine. Peak power is 250hp, while
maximum torque stands at 340Nm which is available across a particularly broad rev-band to deliver
a standard of performance that can be enjoyed equally on the road and on race tracks.
New Mégane R.S. boasts a raft of specific equipment designed to heighten driving enjoyment,
including R.S. Dynamic Management (which permits three ESP modes) and R.S. Monitor (onboard
telemetry).

New Mégane R.S. is manufactured at Renault's Palencia plant in Spain, on the same production
lines as those of the hatchback, coupé and estate versions of New Mégane.

Dialled-in performance

New Mégane R.S. is the latest in a series of emblematic models that have helped forge Renault
Sport's reputation, from the R8 Gordini to Mégane R26.R.

Assertive, sporty looks

Racy exterior and interior styling of New Mégane R.S. takes inspiration from the world of motor
sport.

Technologies that make a real contribution to travelling comfort and performance

o Two technologies developed for even greater driving enjoyment: R.S. Dynamic
Management (three ESP modes) and R.S. Monitor (onboard telemetry).
o A raft of equipment usually associated with cars from the next segment up.

Driving pleasure in all situations

o A choice of two chassis: the standard Sport chassis and the Cup chassis featuring an
optional limited slip differential.
o The 2.0 Turbo R.S. engine: 250hp and maximum torque of 340Nm
o Powerful brakes with four-pot Brembo front callipers.

Safe sports performance

New Mégane R.S. benefits from Renault's massive expertise in the fields of active and passive
safety.

New Mégane R.S. features in the latest version of 'Need for Speed' video game: 'Need for
Speed Shift'

Renault and motor sport: more than one hundred years of success

The current economic situation and manufacturing strategy

New Mégane R.S. profits from the expertise acquired by Renault's Palencia plant in Spain with the
New Mégane programme.

DIALLED-IN PERFORMANCE

Renault has been a major player on the international motor sport scene for many years. The R8 Gordini,  the Super 5 GT Turbo, Clio Williams and, more recently, Clio Renault Sport, Mégane F1 Team R26 and Mégane R26.R have all stood out as emblematic ambassadors for the brand on race tracks and rally stages around the world. The current range of production Renault Sport-badged models benefits extensively from Renault Sport Technologies' long experience of competition and from the Renault group's manufacturing expertise.

With more than 21,000 units sold in some 30 countries since its 2004 launch, Mégane Renault Sport has been a resounding success. In addition to topping its class in France, Mégane Renault Sport is one of the most competitive hot hatches around thanks to refinements that have been introduced over the years, including the availability of the even more efficient Cup chassis, as well as the release of the radically lightened R26.R version. Both Mégane F1 Team R26 and Mégane R26.R are acclaimed for their high performance engines and chassis efficiency. They were each voted 'Sporting Car of the Year' by readers of the French magazine Echappement in 2007 and 2008 respectively. Meanwhile, Mégane R26.R – which still holds the lap record for its class round Germany's 21km Nürburgring Nordschliefe circuit – was named 'Car of the Year' by the British mag Evo and stands out as the benchmark hot hatch of its class.

(From: renault Press Release)