Renaultsport Megane R26.R (2008/58)
£41,995
In 2008 at the British Motor Show, Renault showcased a new limited production version of the Renaultsport Megane which ended up causing the most stir we have seen for a Renault since the launch of the Clio V6 some 7 years prior…..the Renaultsport Megane R26.R.
Based on the Renaultsport Megane R26, Renault put the car on an extreme track focused diet combining huge weight reduction with chassis developments to bring the already very potent R26 to a new level of performance. Not only were the rear seats removed and replaced with a roll cage but the comprehensive weight saving went further to include sound deadening removal, rear windows replaced with plastic ones, carbon fibre seats and bonnet installed and the removal of front fog lamps and head lamp washers. The result of all of this was a 123kg reduction in weight over the standard R26.
Mechanically, the R26.R benefitted from new springs and damper settings, a wider track, grooved brake discs and optional titanium exhaust and semi slick Toyo Proxes R888’s.
The finished product was sensational and the hot hatch equivalent of the 997 GT3 RS. Furthermore it was more than just an impressive marketing gimmick with the R26.R achieving a lap time around the Nurburgring of 8:16.9. If you wanted a track focused hot hatch, this was the one to have.
SPECIFICATION
Colour: Deep Black
Interior: Black Cloth / Alcantara
Year: 2008
Mileage: 10,300
Engine: 2.0L Turbocharged 4 Cylinder
Transmission: 6-Speed Manual
Body Style: Hatchback
Fuel: Petrol
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INVESTMENT THESIS
First registered in December 2008, this stunning Deep Black R26.R is car #25 out of the 159 units to reach the UK and 450 built globally. Having covered just 10,300 miles from new, this 1 owner example benefits from full Renault main dealer service history and has just returned to us following a service. The car comes with the optional black wheels, roll cage and Toyo Proxes R888 tyres.
The R26.R remains to this day one of the most driver focused hot hatches ever to be conceived. Its emphasis on weight reduction and agility over outright power is refreshingly analogue in the modern day and low mileage examples in such good condition are few and far between.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Toyo Proxes R888 Tyres
Black Wheels
Sabelt 6 Point Racing Harnesses
2 keys
Alarm & Immobiliser
Accompanying Paperwork & Full Renault Service History
TECHNICAL FEATURES
PERFORMANCE
Engine Size: 1998 cc
Top Speed: 148 mph
0-62mph: 6.0 sec
Power: 227 bhp
DIMENSIONS
Height: 1437 mm
Length: 4228 mm
Width: 1777 mm
EMISSIONS & MPG
CO2: 199 g/km
Combined: 33.2 mpg