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Earning its stripes. Image by James Jenkins.

Earning its stripes
Renault is not one to blithely slap motorsport stickers on normal cars. The new Mégane R26 earns its stripes.

   


Reviews homepage -> Renault reviews -> 2007 Renault Mégane Renaultsport 230 Renault F1 Team R26 -> technical specifications

 
Performance, emissions & economy

Top speed (mph): 147
0-62 mph (seconds): 6.5

Urban mpg: 24.4
Extra urban mpg: 42.2
Combined mpg: 33.2
CO2 (g/km): 200


Dimensions & weights

Length (mm): 4228
Height (mm): 1437
Width (mm): 1777
Wheelbase (mm): 2617
Front track (mm): 1517
Rear track (mm): 1521
Cargo volume (litres): 330
Gross weight (kg): 1820
Kerb weight (kg): 1345
Max. braked trailer weight (kg): 1000
Max. unbraked trailer weight (kg): 650
Fuel tank capacity (litres): 60


 
Engine & transmission

Engine: Four-cylinder inline turbocharged petrol engine mounted transversely in front.

Cubic capacity (cc): 1998
Compression ratio: 9.10:1
Bore x stroke (mm): 82.70 x 83.00
Valve gear: Four valves per cylinder.
Max. power (bhp): 227 at 5500 rpm
Max. torque (lb.ft): 229 at 3000 rpm

Transmission: Six-speed manual. Front-wheel drive. Limited slip differential.


 
Chassis & running gear

Front: Independent pivot arm with rectangular lower arm and anti-roll bar. Uprated spring rates. Re-tuned dampers.

Rear: Torsion beam system, outboard attachment points with programmed deformation. Uprated spring rates. Re-tuned dampers. Larger diameter rear anti-roll bar.

Steering: Power assisted rack and pinion steering. 2.74 turns lock-to-lock.

Turning circle diameter (m): 10.35

Brakes: Drilled front (312mm) and rear (300mm) brake discs. Red Brembo brake calipers. ABS with Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD). ESP (Electronic Stability Programme) with CSV Understeer Control and ASR Traction Control.

Wheels: 8.0J x 18-inch lightweight Anthracite alloy wheels.

Tyres: Michelin Pilot Sport 235/40 R18.







 

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