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Is the Megane RenaultSport your Cup of tea? Image by Renault.

Is the Megane RenaultSport your Cup of tea?
Whilst the Germans may lay claims to inventing the GTi, it is their next door neighbours that have evolved and furthered the breed.

   


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Performance, emissions & economy

Top speed (mph): 147
0-62 mph (seconds): 6.3

Urban mpg: 24.6
Extra urban mpg: 40.4
Combined mpg: 32.1
CO2 (g/km): 209


Dimensions & weights

Wheelbase (mm): 2625


 
Engine & transmission

Engine: Turbocharged four-cylinder inline petrol engine mounted transversely in front.

Valve gear: Four valves per cylinder. Variable valve timing.
Max. power (bhp): 225 at 5500 rpm
Max. torque (lb.ft): 221 at 3000 rpm

Transmission: Six-speed manual. Front-wheel drive.


 
Chassis & running gear

Front: Independent steering axis mounted on isolated sub-frame. Anti-roll bar.

Rear: Coil springs.

Steering: Electric variable assistance power-assisted steering.

Turning circle diameter (m): 10.35

Brakes: Uprated Brembo system. Front: 312mm ventilated and cross-drilled 28mm thick discs with four-pot calipers. Rear: 300x11mm discs. ABS with EBD.

Wheels: 12-spoke 18-inch anthracite alloys as standard.

Tyres: Dunlop Sport Maxx 235/40 R18.







 

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