Here you have it folks, TC Euro Cars, the official importer and distributor of Renault cars in Malaysia has brought in 10 units of the Limited Edition Renault Megane R.S. 275 Trophy-R into our local market.
Designed for track driving enthusiasts, the Renault Megane R.S. 275 Trophy-R takes advantage of the latest upgrades to the Renault Sport 2.0T engine to push the limits of high-performance. This car has the same racetrack specifications as the vehicle that lapped the Nürburgring in a record time of 7:54.36. Combined with the complementary accessory kit and you’ll have your own King of the Ring!
To allow customers to benefit fully from the cars’ dynamic qualities, engineers has tuned the engine to achieve an extra 10hp from the Renault Sport 2.0-litre turbocharged engine. As a result, the Renault Megane R.S. 275 Trophy-R is capable of delivering 275hp at 5,500rpm while the maximum torque of 360Nm is available across a broad rev-band, from 3,000 to 5,000rpm.
To meet targets for performance, ride and handling, engineers tracked down every last superfluous kilo. As a result, the Renault Megane R.S. 275 Trophy-R is almost 100kg lighter than the Megane R.S.
Mégane R.S. 275 Trophy-R comes as standard with the Cup chassis (complete with limited-slip differential), a titanium Akrapovic exhaust system, ‘Öhlins RoadTrack’ one-way adjustable dampers with composite springs and Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tyres that are specifically-adapted to the car.
Whilst Mégane R.S. 275 Trophy-R manages without rear seats, in the front can be found Recaro Pôle Position polycarbonate monocoque seats, which yield a weight saving of 42 kg. These are fitted with a 3-point seat belt, but a 6-point harness with aviation-style buckle is available as an accessory. A retention beam and safety nets protect passengers from moving luggage.
For track-day fans eager to gain several vital seconds over the course of a lap, the use of a lithium-ion battery trims the overall weight by another 16kg.
To ensure high-performance braking whilst at the same time contributing to the weight-shedding effort, Mégane R.S. 275 Trophy-R benefits from a special braking kit. Its 350/28-diameter steel and aluminium discs bring the car’s weight down by a further 3kg. Ideally adapted to intensive circuit use, these Renault Sport-etched brakes endow the vehicle with a sharper bite.
On the outside, Mégane R.S. 275 Trophy-R sports a two-toned Pearlescent White finish and an Etoilé Black roof combined with the bright red of the F1-style splitter, stripes and side checker flag graphics.
The exclusivity of Mégane R.S. 275 Trophy-R similarly stands out inside the cabin with details like the aforementioned Recaro Pole Position bucket seats, Alcantara-trimmed steering wheel and handbrake bellows, leather gearshift knob and red seatbelts which match the visible stitching of the seats and steering wheel.
The Renault Megane R.S. 275 Trophy-R is priced at RM300,000 on-the-road inclusive of GST. Those planning to purchase one are no longer in luck because apparently, all 10 units that were brought into our local market are already sold out!
