• All-New Mégane R.S. is priced from £27,495 on the road (OTR)
• 4Control – Renault's advanced four-wheel-steer system – available on a hot hatch for the first time
• Available with choice of Sport or Cup chassis
• Optional Efficient Dual Clutch (EDC) automatic transmission available for the first time; manual transmission remains as standard
• Most powerful 1.8-litre engine on the UK market with 280hp and 390Nm of torque
• Receives technology such as R.S. Vision lighting and R.S. Monitor Expert data telemetry
• Free Cup Chassis Pack upgrade worth £1,500 for customers ordering in May1
• Orders open 1st May 2018 with first customer deliveries expected from July
Engineered by Renault Sport
Unique in class: 4Control four-wheel steer
A world-first for the sports car segment, the All-New Mégane R.S. receives 4Control – Renault's innovative four-wheel steer system, re-engineered by Renault Sport for optimum performance. At speeds over 37mph (or 62mph in Race mode), the front and rear wheels turn in the same direction for increased stability. At speeds of less than 37mph (or at 62mph in Race mode), the front and rear wheels turn in the opposite direction to give increased agility, particularly through tight corners. 4Control helps drivers to position the car on the right line through corners in order to accelerate as quickly and as efficiently as possible.
Two chassis options: Sport or Cup
Cup Chassis Pack: May offer
The Cup Chassis Pack is available at £1,500 more than the Sport chassis however, customers ordering an All-New Mégane R.S. between 1st and 31st May are eligible for an optional complimentary upgrade from the Sport Chassis to the Cup Chassis Pack with its Limited Slip Differential, red brake calipers, stiffer springs and dampers and anti-roll bar, worth £1,5001.
Brembo®'s bi-material brakes
Available as an option with the Cup chassis are Brembo®'s bi-material brakes. These bi-material aluminium/cast iron discs help reduce the weight per wheel by 1.8kg. Previously acclaimed on Mégane III R.S., the Brembo® braking system has been improved, offering drivers greater power, endurance and therefore confidence behind the wheel. The diameter of the front brake discs has been increased to 355mm (+15mm compared with the previous generation). These are handed to each side of the car to maximise cooling during intensive use. The brake pedal setting focuses on the accuracy of the pressure applied, enabling drivers to remain in complete control, especially on the racetrack.
Renault Sport suspension innovations: hydraulic bump stops and PerfoHub
In a world-first, the All-New Mégane R.S. has shock absorbers with hydraulic bump stops all round, as standard. Effectively integrating a shock absorber within the shock absorber, as the end of travel approaches, a secondary piston dampens the movement of the wheel before the bump stop. By dissipating the energy without transferring it to the wheel – as a traditional bump stop would – the compression hydraulic stops help avoid any rebound and pendulum effects, enabling optimum control of tyre-ground contact and providing the feeling of having eight dampers on the car.
Debuted on Mégane II R.S. in 2004 – ahead of all rival systems – the PerfoHub independent steering-axis front suspension epitomises Renault Sport's expertise in chassis and suspension systems. Initially designed for use in motorsport, PerfoHub has adapted well to powerful front-wheel drive cars, especially when they are also fitted with a limited slip differential.
Transmissions: Manual or EDC Auto
The All-New Mégane R.S. gains the option of a six-speed EDC automatic transmission for the very first time alongside the widely-acclaimed six-speed manual. The EDC automatic received a number of updates from Renault Sport engineers – the transmission was strengthened to withstand the torque and revs of the Mégane R.S.'s 1.8-litre engine and given new gear ratios and specific shift patterns. These shift patterns are associated with the Mégane's Multi-Sense modes:
Pricing
Options
Photo credit: Renault
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• 4Control – Renault's advanced four-wheel-steer system – available on a hot hatch for the first time
• Available with choice of Sport or Cup chassis
• Optional Efficient Dual Clutch (EDC) automatic transmission available for the first time; manual transmission remains as standard
• Most powerful 1.8-litre engine on the UK market with 280hp and 390Nm of torque
• Receives technology such as R.S. Vision lighting and R.S. Monitor Expert data telemetry
• Free Cup Chassis Pack upgrade worth £1,500 for customers ordering in May1
• Orders open 1st May 2018 with first customer deliveries expected from July
The All-New Mégane R.S. goes on sale in the UK today, priced from £27,495 OTR. The French hot hatch offers a wealth of choice to customers with a whole host of Renault Sport technology such as innovative 4Control four-wheel steer to enhance the driving experience, R.S. Monitor Expert to analyse data and the options of either a Sport or Cup chassis and either manual or EDC automatic transmissions. The All-New Mégane R.S. is available to order from today with first customer deliveries taking place from July.
All-New Mégane R.S. provides two chassis combining efficiency, agility, stability and comfort, and offers customers with the option of either a Sport or Cup chassis. The Sport chassis is suggested for those drivers who like a sporty, but still refined, drive. As an alternative, the Cup chassis receives revised springs, dampers, anti-roll bars and bump stops – it is 10 per cent stiffer than the Cup chassis. Its front and rear hydraulic compression stops provide a high level of chassis efficiency and its new Torsen mechanical limited slip differential provides different lock-up values under acceleration and deceleration for enhanced traction and higher cornering speeds.
- • Comfort and Normal provide smooth gear changes for everyday driving around town
• Sport provides quicker gear changes and an amplified engine noise
• Race provides the quickest and most efficient gear changes with no compromise on comfort
- • Comfort: specific engine response settings and gearbox shift patterns that reduce fuel consumption;
• Normal: a good balance between comfort, acoustics and safety, with an ideal ESP activation threshold for everyday use;
• Sport: a sportier disposition, this mode combines more lively response with pleasingly accentuated engine noise, stiffer steering and a delayed ESP activation threshold;
• Race: for racetrack driving, the ESP is completely disabled and the settings of the 4Control system deliver even more agile handling;
• Perso: this mode allows each driver to customise the settings of the various technologies and driver aids (ADAS) on the vehicle – every part of the car can be set up individually according to the driver's situation.
Version | Power (hp @ rpm) | Torque (Nm @ rpm) | 0-62mph (sec) | Top speed (mph) |
Mégane R.S. 280 | 280 @ 6,000 | 390 @ 2,400-4,800 | 5.8 | 158 |
Mégane R.S. 280 EDC | 280 @ 6,000 | 390 @ 2,400-4,800 | 5.8 | 155 |
Version | CO2 (g/km) | MPG (NEDC combined) | BIK | VED (Yr. 1) | Price (OTR) |
Mégane R.S. 280 | 161 | 39.7 | 32% | £515 | £27,495 |
Mégane R.S. 280 EDC | 155 | 40.9 | 32% | £515 | £29,195 |
Option | Price | Option | Price |
Metallic paint | £550 | Rear parking camera | £400 |
Renault i.d. metallic paint | £650 | Brembo bi-material brakes | £900 |
Renault Sport i.d. metallic paint | £1,300 | Opening sunroof | £700 |
19-inch 'Interlagos' diamond-cut alloy wheels | £950 | Visio system – lane departure warning, traffic sign recognition and automatic high/low beam | £250 |
19-inch 'Interlagos' full-black alloy wheels | £950 | 8.7-inch portrait touchscreen with R-Link2 | £300 |
Emergency spare wheel | £110 | BOSE Pack – BOSE Sound system: 7 speakers with a digital amplifier + 1 Subwoofer | £800 |
Emergency space saver wheel | £110 | Alcantara Pack – R.S. embroidered upholstery with heated seats | £1,200 |
Renault Sport Monitor | £300 | Easy Pack – Blind sport warning & Hands-free parking | £500 |
Renault Sport Monitor Expert | £400 | Safety Pack Premium – Adaptive cruise control, Distance warning and AEBS | £400 |
Alcantara steering wheel | £250 | Cup Chassis Pack – Limited Slip Differential, red brake calipers, Stiffer springs, stiffer dampers, anti-roll bar | £1,500 |
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