Body style: Coupé (two-door)
Segment: Compact
Production years: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
Less than two years after the RS' introduction on the market in September 2004, Renault refreshed the hot-hatch lineup, but most of its changes were related to the car's look.
In July 2006, the French carmaker considered upgrading the RS look along with the rest of the Megane range. But before that, in 2005, the automaker also made other changes that improved the car's performance, but these were hardly noticed.
Since the RS already sported specific body panels, Renault considered that it should replace only specific parts, which were common with the rest of the Megane range. Unlike its five-door sibling, the RS Coupe featured body-colored door mirrors. At the front, the automaker redesigned the bumper, moving the fog lamps closer to the edges of the lower grille. In the rear, there was a new set of taillights, which sported bigger reversing light lenses. Also, the apron received a redesigned grille in the back but still sported the dual, center-mounted exhaust.
Inside, the carmaker installed a full-leather interior with side bolstering fitted as standard. At the same time, it offered sports seats on the options list. Its keyless start and entry was also a standard feature. From the factory, the car came fitted with aluminum sports pedals. It was the same bench in the back as any other three-door Megane. Along with the facelift, the Megane has received a new infotainment system.
Starting with 2005, the Megane RS also received a Cup chassis, which provided a lower ground clearance, a stiffer suspension, and a limited-slip differential. Thus, even if its engine provided the same power as the non-facelifted version, it could handle better during high-speed cornering.
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 16V Turbo 6MT FWD (224 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
Power: | 165 KW @ 5500 RPM 224 HP @ 5500 RPM 221 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 221 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 300 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 146.6 mph (236 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 6.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/40/R18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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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: | 10.2 cuFT (289 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.33 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2932.1 lbs (1330 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3968.3 lbs (1800 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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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 |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 16V Turbo 6MT FWD (230 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
Power: | 169.2 KW @ 5500 RPM 230 HP @ 5500 RPM 227 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 229 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 310 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 147 mph (237 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 6.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/40/R18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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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: | 10.2 cuFT (289 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.33 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2943 lbs (1335 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3968 lbs (1800 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 20.6 mpg US (11.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 199 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L dCi 6MT FWD (173 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1995 cm3 |
Power: | 127.2 KW @ 3750 RPM 173 HP @ 3750 RPM 171 BHP @ 3750 RPM |
Torque: | 266 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 361 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 137 mph (220 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/40/R18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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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: | 10.2 cuFT (289 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.33 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3153 lbs (1430 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4134 lbs (1875 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 42 mpg US (5.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 36.2 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 172 g/km |