Body style: Convertible (spider/spyder, cabrio/cabriolet, drop/open/soft top)
Segment: Coupe Cabrio
Production years: 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
Renault upgraded the Megane lineup in 1999, preparing it for the Euro 3 emission standards, and included the open-top version in the process.
The first generation of the Megane was a huge success, and it was one of the cars with the most extensive body versions ever made. Renault built it as a coupe, a convertible, a five-door hatchback, a sedan, a station wagon, and a minivan.
Along with the enhanced version, the Megane Cabriolet received a revised front fascia. Its grille featured larger vents. Its tear-shaped headlights with clear turn signal lights looked similar to those from the rest of the Megane range. The bumper featured a lower grille with horizontal and vertical slats. Apart from the body-colored door handles, the design team finished its job before it reached the back of the car, which remained unchanged.
The cabin received four seats, but the owner could have used only the front ones for passengers. Due to the short wheelbase and the pushed-forward rear bench, there was no legroom in the back. A profiled tonneau cover protected the manually operated fabric roof away from the sun.
Under the hood, Renault installed a choice of gasoline engines ranged between 95 hp and 150 hp, carried over from the coupe. It paired them with five-speed manual transmissions only.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L 16V 5MT FWD (95 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1390 cm3 |
Power: | 70 KW @ 6000 RPM 95 HP @ 6000 RPM 94 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 94 lb-ft @ 3750 RPM 127 Nm @ 3750 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 116.2 mph (187 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/55/R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 160.6 in (4079 mm) |
Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Height: | 53.9 in (1369 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.1/56.3 in (1,450/1,430 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 97.2 in (2469 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 9.9 cuFT (280 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2403 lbs (1090 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3417.2 lbs (1550 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 25.6 mpg US (9.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 45.2 mpg US (5.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 156 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 16V 5MT FWD (110 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1598 cm3 |
Power: | 79 KW @ 5750 RPM 107 HP @ 5750 RPM 106 BHP @ 5750 RPM |
Torque: | 109 lb-ft @ 3750 RPM 148 Nm @ 3750 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 124.3 mph (200 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/55/R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 160.6 in (4079 mm) |
Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Height: | 53.9 in (1369 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.1/56.3 in (1,450/1,430 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 97.2 in (2469 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 9.9 cuFT (280 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2425.1 lbs (1100 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3439.2 lbs (1560 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 41.3 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 165 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 16V 5MT FWD (138 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
Power: | 102 KW @ 5500 RPM 139 HP @ 5500 RPM 137 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 141 lb-ft @ 3750 RPM 191 Nm @ 3750 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 129.2 mph (208 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/50/R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 160.6 in (4079 mm) |
Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Height: | 53.9 in (1369 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.1/56.3 in (1,450/1,430 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 97.2 in (2469 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 9.9 cuFT (280 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2502.2 lbs (1135 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3549.4 lbs (1610 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 23.1 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 31.4 mpg US (7.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 178.5 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 16V 5MT FWD (140 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
Power: | 103 KW @ 5500 RPM 140 HP @ 5500 RPM 138 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 148 lb-ft @ 4250 RPM 200 Nm @ 4250 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 130.5 mph (210 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/50/R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 160.6 in (4079 mm) |
Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Height: | 53.9 in (1369 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.1/56.3 in (1,450/1,430 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 97.2 in (2469 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 9.9 cuFT (280 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2546.3 lbs (1155 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3648.7 lbs (1655 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 23.1 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 38.6 mpg US (6.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 181 g/km |