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Christopher Bruce2013-05-21 12:44:10

Renault Building Limited Run of RB8-Inspired Megane RS Cars

All cars will come in Crépuscule Blue

 
 
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The car takes inspiration from last year's F1 winning RB8

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RS cars, but it has just announced the new Megane Renault Sport Red Bull Racing RB8Megane RS Red Bull RB8Renault Megane RS Red Bul...France, 2013 > present that is inspired by Red Bull and Renault's win of the World Constructors' Championship last year. 

All of the cars will come in Crépuscule Blue, which is considered one of the official colors of Red Bull, and will only be available on the RB8 with a Red Bull Racing decal on the rear.. The special edition also gets Renault's R-Link infotainment system and R.S Monitor data logger standard. 

The Megane RB8 gets platinum grey trim on the front splitter, door handles, mirrors and rear spoiler, and there is a laurel on the rear side windows to celebrate the 2012 championship.

The only mechanical upgrade is a standard Cup chassis, but the Megane RB8 also comes standard with a limited slip differential and a 265hp 2.0-liter turbocharged engine with stop/start. It uses 7.5l/100km and emits 174g/km of CO2.

Inside, the cars get aluminum sill guards, Red Bull Racing-branded floor mats, a Red Bull Racing logo on the headrests, Recaro seats covered in leather and fabric. It gets the Bridgestone tires from the Megane Trophy on 19in black wheels with a gray pinstripe.

Prices will start at €36,000 and orders will be open until September 30. 

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RenaultRenault
MeganeMegane
Megane Gen.3Megane Gen.3
Megane RS Red Bull RB8Megane RS Red Bull RB8
Engine
Straight 4
Displacement
122 cu in
Top Speed
158 mph
Transmission
6, Manual
Maximum power
265 hp @ 5500 rpm
Type
Fixed-head coupé
Fuel
Petrol
Fuel consumption (combined)
31.36 US MPG
price
$ 46.011
* based on United Kingdom prices
annual ownership cost
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