Geneva 2009: Renault unleashes the Megane Renaultsport 250 in Geneva

Its finally here! French auto maker; Renault has released the much anticipated Megane Renaultsport 250 at the Geneva Motor Show. Featuring a body design that is very much influenced by the Renault Trophy Car, it is powered by a 2.0 litre turbocharged 16-valve engine that produces 250HP and 340Nm torque. The power plant with a twin-scroll turbocharger is mated to a 6 speed manual transmission.

On the outside, it features a front splitter, LED day time running lights, widened sills, a diffuser as well as 18 inch sport wheels among others. The interior breathes sportiness with an analog tachometer that includes audible and visual shift indicators.

Suspension wise, there are two options including; a standard sport chassis which provides daily-driver responsiveness as well as a Cup suspension option that includes a limited-slip differential. Continue reading to view an image gallery.

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Harvinder Sidhu

Harvinder thinks there's nothing better than Formula 1, not even sliced bread. Having written about cars since 2006, he plunged head first into the industry out of a passion for all things four-wheeled. The F1 enthusiast has been following the sport since 1999 and has been keeping up with it since. In between races he keeps himself busy as the host of the Driven motoring show and as our version of the Joker.

 

Comments

  • vivio on Mar 04, 2009 at 7:03 pm

    looks like seat ibiza

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  • Azlan Aziz on Mar 04, 2009 at 8:54 pm

    aiyoh… the day time running lights again… why why??

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  • Littlefire on Mar 04, 2009 at 10:46 pm

    Nowadays in Europe, not only motorcycles need to put on lights during day, car are following as it is more better in term of safety. People will notice your car easily just like for those motorcycles.

    If motorcycles need to put on lights for safety, why not cars?

    Anyway this car look cool, but i still prefer Golf or Sirocco.. :P

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  • nice, but i like scirocco more.

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  • Zaff1984 on Mar 05, 2009 at 4:24 am

    Rear is beautiful. Front LED is nice. Pricing will be like VW R32?

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  • CocoBear on Mar 05, 2009 at 6:43 am

    Renault is an underrated brand. No matter how good this car is, ppl still can't accept it as a true sports car. Luckily, there's hope in Renault's sister company, Nissan.

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  • in Europe, there is a need for lights during day time because the visibility most of the time is very poor…

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