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renaultsport r.s. 01 - 500hp and 600nm

Renaultsport R.S. 01 - 500HP and 600Nm

Renaultsport has unveiled the R.S. 01 racecar coming with a LMP1-eligible carbon fiber monocoque. The R.S. 01 complies with LMP1 regulations and has been developed in collaboration with Dallara. The futuristic body will be made from composites and will include a front lower splitter channeling the air flow into extractors installed behind the front wheels. These extractors are running along the doors and change their shape turning into intercooler scoops aiding cooling. At the back there'

renault publishes uk twingo pricing and more

Renault publishes UK Twingo pricing and more

The French automaker Renault has described in detail the pricing of the upcoming third generation Twingo. The prices are valid for the UK only but they still give an idea what the new city car will cost. Before we go to the price list we have to say that there are three versions of the all-new Twingo – Expression, Play and Dynamique with a choice of two engines – the new 1.0-liter 70 hp SCe three-cylinder normally aspirated engine and a Dynamique TCe 90 with a 0.9-liter 90 hp three-cylinder turbocharged

renaultsport reveals first image of r.s.01 race car

Renaultsport Reveals First Image Of R.S.01 Race Car

Just more than a month ago Renault Sport Technologies has revealed a teaser image of their new project – the Renaultsport Trophy car. Now, the brand not only announced the name of the model, but also released an image. Despite it is a little bit dark, the picture clearly displays the back of the future race car with

2014 renault master - pricing announced

2014 Renault Master - Pricing Announced

Renault UK has announced the pricing and specification for the panel and crew van versions of the new Master, starting at just £21,120 (basic price excluding VAT and OTR charges). 2014 Renault Master boasts a more contemporary look, several new features of both – standard and optional equipment as well as two Twin-Turbo Energy engines. 2014 Renault Master is powered by a choice of five all-diesel 2.3 litre engines. There are three Energy versions like the new Twin Turbo dCi 165 boastin

renault megane r.s. 275 trophy-r - pricing announced

Renault Megane R.S. 275 Trophy-R - Pricing Announced

2014 Renault Megane R.S. 275 Trophy-R is the newest limited edition Sport hatch, which was introduced almost two months ago. Of course, the car comes equipped with variety of improvements as well as new more powerful engine: 2.0 liter four-cylinder turbocharged one. As the name of the car states, the unit delivers 275

2014 renault megane hatch - crash test [video]

2014 Renault Megane Hatch - Crash Test [video]

Euro NCAP has published a video with several crash tests with the new 2014 Renault Megane Hatch. As usual, the front impact takes place at 64 km/h (40 mph), and 40 % of the width of the car strike a deformable barrier. In the side impact, a mobile deformable barrier impacts the driver's door at 50 km/h (31 mph). In the pole test, the vehicle is propelled sideways at 29 km/h (18 mph) into a rigid pole. Euro NCAP has a new system, so the 2014 Megane Hatch get only three stars out of five in terms of overall sa

renault megane and scenic - limited special editions

Renault Megane and Scenic - Limited Special Editions

Renault has presented several Limited Special Edition models including Megane Hatchback, Coupe and Sports Tourer as well as Scenic and Grand Scenic. All of them come with a number of nice extras including panoramic sunroof, tinted windows and tailgate. The new versions boast around £1,000 worth of extra equipme

renaultsport teases trophy show car

Renaultsport Teases Trophy Show Car

Renault Sport Technologies has prepared a special debut. The car that just has been teased is the Renaultsport Trophy show car and it will shortly be unveiled. Form what we can see from the graphic image, is that the vehicle boasts uniquely stunning design. On the other hand the design hints to an exceptional performance. If you are curious about the exact date of debut, the Trophy show car will be officially presented to the media and the public at the Moscow International Automobile Salon (MIA

renault megane rs 275 trophy-r - king of the ring - 7:54.3 [video]

Renault Megane RS 275 Trophy-R - King of The Ring - 7:54.3 [video]

Ladies and Gentlemen, I present to you King of The Ring - Renault Megane RS 275 Trophy-R Special Edition. As expected, the ultra-hot hatchback is the new fastest car with FWD (front-wheel drive) around the Nordschleife. It managed to stop the clock at 7 minutes and 54.36 seconds, which is 4 seconds faster than the previous record holder – Sean Leon Cupra R. 2014 Renault Megane RS 275 Trophy is powered by a 2.0 liter four-cylinder turboch

two renault megane rs cars for the madrid police

Two Renault Megane RS Cars for the Madrid Police

Police of Madrid, Spain has received two Renault Megane RS cars, which will help them to prevent crimes. The ex-fastest FWD (front-wheel drive) car around Nurburgring is one of the best hot hatchbacks in the world. It is not only extremely fast in straight line, but in the corners too, which makes it perfect for car chasing. Both cars feature the typical police livery and equipment as well as a new doors from Kevlar, which is added for additional protection. Renault Megane RS is powered by a 2.0 liter turboc

2014 renault megane rs 275 trophy

2014 Renault Megane RS 275 Trophy

Renault has finally unveiled the more powerful and faster Megane RS 275 Trophy. The limited edition ultra-hot hatchback comes with a number of improvements, which will help to reclaim the crown: “King of Nurburgring”… for FWD street cars, of course. 2014 Renault Megane RS 275 Trophy is powered by a 2.0 liter four-cylinder turbocharged engine with 275HP (202 kW) at 5,500RPM and 360Nm (265 lb-ft) of torque at 3,000RPM – an increase of 10HP compared to the previous model. The result

renault megane rs275r will lap nurburgring in 7:45

Renault Megane RS275R Will Lap Nurburgring in 7:45

Renault is going to unveil the Megane RS275R on June 16th. The ultra-hot hatchback will claim the title “Fastest FWD car” at the world famous Nurburgring race track. The Megane Trophy held the record for a long time, but the current number one is Seat Leon Cupra 280.Renault Megane RS275R is powered by a 2.0-liter t