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2018 Renault Megane RS Photos, engines & full specs

Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Compact
Production years: 2018, 2019, 2020

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The fourth generation of the Megane appeared on the market in 2016, and it was available in a few versions, but the most awaited of them was the RS, which Renault introduced in late 2017.

As one of the most successful European automakers, Renault was keen to prove its ability to produce sports cars. The French brand was connected with the motorsports world to the highest levels and had many Formula 1 World Championship titles under its belt as an engine manufacturer.

Moreover, it had a separate department that created performance-oriented vehicles, namely the Renault Sport, which was responsible for creating sports cars such as the Clio R.S. or the Megane RS. These were among the best on the market, challenging other hot hatches such as the Honda Civic Type R and the Volkswagen Golf GTI, to name just a few.

In September 2017, Renault unveiled the Megane RS at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Unlike its predecessors, which were available as three- or five-door hatchbacks, this came just in a five-door version. The French automaker noticed that customers started to be less attracted by the sportier-looking three-door bodyworks and chose the more practical five-door ones. The car shared almost nothing with its non-RS sibling.

At the front, it featured a distinct fascia adorned by the RS badge on the grille and a bumper that sported an apron filled by side scoops, checker-flag-styled LED daytime running lights, and a center air intake divided into two parts. From its profile, the 2018 Megane RS showed its specific front fenders, which were slightly wider than the non-RS version due to the different suspension. In addition, it featured extracting vents on the front fenders.

The aerodynamic side sills created a connection with the rear quarter panels that were wider than on the regular Megane. Finally, at the back, Renault Sport created a unique-looking bumper that featured a center-mounted exhaust flanked by a diffuser. On top of the tailgate, it also added a wider roof spoiler than on the rest of the range.

Changes continued on the inside, where Renault installed a pair of Alcantara-covered Recaro sports seats that hugged their occupants and kept them safe during high-speed cornering maneuvers. The driver fronted a digital instrument cluster where the tachometer took center stage. A flat-bottom steering wheel that sported the RS badge on the lower spoke, and the aluminum pedals completed the sporty image for the driver.

Atop the center stack, Renault installed a portrait-mode infotainment system named R-Link that featured a specific menu named R.S. Monitor, which could record the car’s performance on a track and help drivers improve their lap times by showing them braking points and race lines. In the back, the automaker added a split-folding bench that could expand the trunk.

Renault offered the Megane RS with one engine option, a 1.8-liter turbocharged four-pot, and two engine choices: a six-speed manual or a seven-speed automatic (dual-clutch) gearbox with launch control. Furthermore, those who opted for the Cup Chassis got a limited-slip differential and a lower, stiffer suspension than the regular Megane RS.

press release
RENAULT Megane RS 2018, 2019, 2020
  4 gasoline engines
  • 1.8L 16V 6MT (280 HP)
  • 1.8L 16V DCT (280 HP)
  • 1.8L Trophy 6AT (300 HP)
  • 1.8L Trophy 6MT (300 HP)

RENAULT Megane RS
1.8L 16V 6MT (280 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L 16V 6MT (280 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1798 cm3
Power:205.9 KW @ 6000 RPM
280 HP @ 6000 RPM
276 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque:287 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM
389 Nm @ 2400 RPM
Fuel System:Turbocharged Direct Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:13.2 gallons (50.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:158 mph (254 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):5.9 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:6-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:245/35-R19
DIMENSIONS
Length:172.1 in (4371 mm)
Width:73.8 in (1875 mm)
Height:56.9 in (1445 mm)
Front/rear Track:63.6/62.8 in (1,615/1,595 mm)
Wheelbase:105.1 in (2670 mm)
Ground Clearance:4 in (102 mm)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.78
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3102 lbs (1407 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4200 lbs (1905 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:9.2 mpg US (25.6 L/100Km)
Highway:13.9 mpg US (16.9 L/100Km)
Combined:32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km)

RENAULT Megane RS
1.8L 16V DCT (280 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L 16V DCT (280 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1798 cm3
Power:205.9 KW @ 6000 RPM
280 HP @ 6000 RPM
276 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque:287 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM
389 Nm @ 2400 RPM
Fuel System:Turbocharged Direct Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:13.2 gallons (50.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:158 mph (254 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):5.9 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:Dual-clutch EDC automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:245/35-R19
DIMENSIONS
Length:172.1 in (4371 mm)
Width:73.8 in (1875 mm)
Height:56.9 in (1445 mm)
Front/rear Track:63.6/62.8 in (1,615/1,595 mm)
Wheelbase:105.1 in (2670 mm)
Ground Clearance:4 in (102 mm)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.78
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3153 lbs (1430 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4255 lbs (1930 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:9.8 mpg US (24 L/100Km)
Highway:19.3 mpg US (12.2 L/100Km)
Combined:33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km)

RENAULT Megane RS
1.8L Trophy 6AT (300 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L Trophy 6AT (300 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1798 cm3
Power:220.6 KW @ 6000 RPM
300 HP @ 6000 RPM
296 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque:310 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM
420 Nm @ 2400 RPM
Fuel System:Turbocharged Direct Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:13.2 gallons (50.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:158 mph (254 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):5.9 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:6-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:245/35-R19
DIMENSIONS
Length:172.1 in (4371 mm)
Width:73.8 in (1875 mm)
Height:56.9 in (1445 mm)
Front/rear Track:63.6/62.8 in (1,615/1,595 mm)
Wheelbase:105.1 in (2670 mm)
Ground Clearance:4 in (102 mm)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.78
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3102 lbs (1407 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4200 lbs (1905 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:9.2 mpg US (25.6 L/100Km)
Highway:13.9 mpg US (16.9 L/100Km)
Combined:32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km)

RENAULT Megane RS
1.8L Trophy 6MT (300 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L Trophy 6MT (300 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1798 cm3
Power:220.6 KW @ 6000 RPM
300 HP @ 6000 RPM
296 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque:295 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM
400 Nm @ 2400 RPM
Fuel System:Turbocharged Direct Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:13.2 gallons (50.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:158 mph (254 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):5.9 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:6-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:245/35-R19
DIMENSIONS
Length:172.1 in (4371 mm)
Width:73.8 in (1875 mm)
Height:56.9 in (1445 mm)
Front/rear Track:63.6/62.8 in (1,615/1,595 mm)
Wheelbase:105.1 in (2670 mm)
Ground Clearance:4 in (102 mm)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.78
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3102 lbs (1407 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4200 lbs (1905 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:9.2 mpg US (25.6 L/100Km)
Highway:13.9 mpg US (16.9 L/100Km)
Combined:32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km)
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