Renault unveils Megane RenaultSport R26.R

The Mégane Renaultsport 230 F1 Team R26 was launched in November 2006 and has enjoyed a great success. Using this base, Renaultsport launch an extreme version, the Mégane Renaultsport R26.R. Developed by Renault Sport Technologies, the Mégane R26.R joins the family that also comprises the Clio Renaultsport 197, Mégane Renaultsport 225, Mégane Renaultsport dCi 175 and, from September, the Twingo Renaultsport 133. Since the launch in April 2004, the family of Mégane Renaultsport has sold more than 20,000 units in almost 30 countries.

New limited edition Mégane Renaultsport R26.R makes its worldwide debut at the British International Motor Show

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

Achieves new lap record of the Nürburgring of 8m 17s, the fastest for a front-wheel-drive production car

Features from the world of racing with a carbon bonnet, polycarbonate windows, Sabelt race seats and six-point harnesses

Optional roll cage and titanium exhaust

Priced at £22,990

Limited to 450 examples worldwide, 230 of which will come to the UK. On sale from OctoberT