Renault announces more powerful, more efficient Mégane R.S. Trophy

Renault has unveiled the Mégane R.S. Trophy, which is an upgraded version of the Mégane R.S. Limited to 500 cars, the revised model features 265hp and 360Nm, which is up 15hp and 20Nm from the previous version.

The increased power is due mostly due to an improved turbo that produces 2.5bar, which is .2bar higher than the old model. The better efficiency of the new turbo also means that the R.S. Trophy returns 8.2 liters/100km in the combined-cycle and 190g of CO/km, which represents an improvement of .2 liters/100km and 5g of CO²/km.

The R.S. Trophy retains the Cup chassis found on the older model but uses Bridgestone Potenza RE050A tires. Renault claims that the new tires will improve wet and dry handling.

On the exterior the RS Trophy a lip spoiler, 19in wheels, specific decals, a black roof and a numbered plaque. Sirius Yellow will be available exclusively as a color option on the new car.

Orders begin on June 20, 2011, in France, the United Kingdom, Germany, Belgium, Portugal, Spain, Italy, Switzerland, Austria and Slovenia for €35,500. The R.S. Trophy will also be on display at the Renault Sport Enthusiasts Day at the Nürburgring on June 17.