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RENAULT Megane RS Coupe 2004-2006 Photos, engines & full specs

Body style: Coupé (two-door)
Segment: Compact
Production years: 2004, 2005, 2006

RENAULT Megane RS Coupe 2004-2006 6 Photos
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Offered with either a three- or a five-door bodywork, the Megane RS rocked the hot-hatch arena and became everyone's favorite back in 2004 when it broke the covers of the magazines.

Two years after the launch of the Megane's second generation, Renault made a surprising move and introduced a special version for it: the RS. Moreover, it was developed by the Renault Sport department, the same team that was already famous for producing the Clio RS and, of course, the Formula 1 engines.

At the front, the RS version received a different bumper than the rest of the Megane range, with a wide lower grille needed to cool the intercooler and engine. Instead of adding some overfenders on the wheel-arches, they replaced them with new ones, and the same went for the rear ones. From its sides, the windows formed an arched line that started from the A-pillars and went on to the C-pillars. In the rear, Renault Sport made a new rear bumper to complete the sporty image and installed a dual exhaust in the middle.

Inside, the carmaker installed a full-leather interior with side bolstering fitted as standard, while it offered sports seats on the options list. The handbrake looked like an airplane throttle, with the locking button on the driver's side. Its keyless start and entry was also a standard feature. From the factory, the car came fitted with aluminum sports pedals. In the back, it was the same bench as in any other three-door Megane but with leather upholstery.

Under the hood, Renault Sport proved its value and made a turbocharged 2.0-liter engine that provided 225 hp. It was mated exclusively to a six-speed manual. As an option, Renault offered a limited-slip differential, a stiffened chassis, and a lower ground clearance with the Cup option package.

RENAULT Megane RS Coupe 2004, 2005, 2006
  1 gasoline engine
  • 2.0L 16V Turbo 6MT (225 HP)

RENAULT Megane RS Coupe
2.0L 16V Turbo 6MT (225 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 16V Turbo 6MT (225 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1998 cm3
Power:165 KW @ 5500 RPM
225 HP @ 5500 RPM
221 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque:221 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM
300 Nm @ 3000 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:146.6 mph (236 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):6.5 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:6-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:225/40R18
DIMENSIONS
Length:166.5 in (4229 mm)
Width:70.1 in (1781 mm)
Height:56.7 in (1440 mm)
Front/rear Track:59.8/59.8 in (1,519/1,519 mm)
Wheelbase:103.1 in (2619 mm)
Ground Clearance:4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume:11.6 cuFT (328 L)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2932.1 lbs (1330 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3968.3 lbs (1800 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:20.5 mpg US (11.5 L/100Km)
Highway:33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km)
Combined:26.7 mpg US (8.8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:209 g/km
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