Megane Renault Sport Minor Change | Renault
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December 11, 2014

Megane Renault Sport Minor Change | Renault


Megane Renault Sport|Renault


Megane Renault Sport Receives Minor Change



Renault Japon has announced that a minor change version of the high-performance sports coupe "Megane Renault Sport," tuned by its motorsport division "Renault Sport," will be introduced to Japan in mid-July.



Text by OTSUKI Takuma (OPENERS)



Refined for Enhanced Performance






The "Megane Renault Sport," a high-performance sports coupe from Renault's motorsport division, Renault Sport, is set to undergo a minor change.

Improvements to the engine have boosted the 2-liter 4-cylinder turbo engine's maximum output by 15 ps, from the current 250 ps to 265 ps. Similarly, the maximum torque has increased by 20 Nm, from the current 320 Nm to 340 Nm.

A significant change for the Japanese market is that the lineup, which currently only offers left-hand drive, will exclusively feature right-hand drive in the new model.


Megane Renault Sport Minor Change|Renault



At this stage, no other changes to equipment or body colors have been announced, and details regarding these are expected to be revealed at the official launch in mid-July.

spec


Renault Megane Renault Sport
Body Size| L4,320 x W1,850 x H1,435mm
Engine| 2.0-liter inline 4-cylinder turbo
Max Output| 265 ps
Max Torque| 340 Nm
Steering| Right
Transmission| 6-speed MT
Drivetrain| FF