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Renault unveils Mégane Renaultsport R26.R

The new limited edition Mégane Renaultsport R26.R maked its worldwide debut at the British International Motor Show tlast month.

Developed from the Mégane Renaultsport 230 F1 Team R26, the R26.R retains the same engine, gearbox and limited slip differential but with a significant weight reduction of 123kg The launch of this ultimate version underlines Renault Sport Technologies' role as a leading manufacturer of high performance cars.

Mégane R26.R has been developed to offer customers who enjoy trackdays a car with an unrivalled performance per pound ratio and be an enthusiast's icon Renault Sport Technologies have given the Mégane R26.R visual differences that mark out the car at first glance.

The carbon fibre bonnet and new 18" alloy wheels in red are the main visual clues together with a new rear spoiler, plus R26.R decals and logos and tinted polycarbonate in place of glass in the tailgate and rear side windows. The car is available in seven colours, two of which are new to the Mégane, Racing Blue and Renault i.d. Lunar Grey and one is brand new, Renault i.d. Pearlescent White.

Inside the R26.R the atmosphere is as radical as the outside. Competition seats with a carbon fibre shell are supplied by Sabelt who also supply the six-point harnesses, the first time that this form of restraint has been homologated in a production car. Conventional lap and diagonal seat belts can be fitted as an accessory. No rear seat is fitted. The steering wheel and gearlever gaiter are in leather and suede. A plaque shows the production number for each country:

9:17am Friday 8th August 2008

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