A new Sport Limited Edition Renault Megane R.S. 265 hot hatch is being introduced in Australia, blending in the comfort-oriented Sport chassis along with the cracking performance of the R.S. 265. Designed as a slightly less hardcore version of the R.S. 265, the Sport Limited Edition comes with almost all […]
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Renault’s powerful new 1.6L Energy dCi twin-turbo diesel
Renault has whipped the covers off its new twin-turbocharged 1.6-litre diesel engine, which produces about the same amount of torque and power as a strong 2.0-litre turbo engine. Renault claims the twin-turbo setup delivers 117.7kW of power and 380Nm of torque, with a 25 per cent reduction in fuel consumption […]
Performance Build: 2010 Renault Megane R.S. 250
The 2010 Renault Megane R.S. 250 is a cracking car right out of the box. Producing 184kW from its 2.0-litre turbocharged engine, it uses serious front-wheel drive ingenuity to produce a driving sensation that few other front-wheel drive cars can match. [column width=”47%” padding=”6%”]THE CAR Engine: 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder Transmission: […]
Spark-Renault SRT 01E makes first public appearance
The Spark-Renault SRT 01E made its first public appearance at the Consumer Electronics Show at Las Vegas, a year ahead of its track debut in the Formula E racing series in 2014-15. Following its reveal at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 2013 and its first track run at La […]
Renault Clio R.S. 200 EDC on sale in Australia from $28,790
Hot hatch fans will rejoice at news Renault has officially launched its new Clio R.S. 200 EDC in Australia. Starting at just $28,790 for the Sport edition and $36,790 for the Cup Trophy at the top end, the Clio is on sale from today. The sporty Clio is powered by […]
Renault Megane RS 265 RB8 Limited Edition now on sale
Renault Australia is introducing a new special edition Megane RS 265 to help celebrate Red Bull Racing’s fourth Formula One Championship win. The special version, called the RB8 Limited Edition, features various Red Bull Racing logos and comes with a number of added features. Inside, the RB8 Limited Edition gets […]
New Renault Clio R.S. EDC on sale in Australia from $28,790
The new Renault Clio R.S. 200 EDC will launch in Australia in December, promising a new level of performance with the introduction of a dual-clutch transmission. Based on the new Clio, the R.S. is powered by a 1.6-litre turbocharged four-cylinder producing 147kW and 240Nm. Although the power output remains unchanged […]
Video: 2014 Renault F1 1.6T V6 engine sound revealed
Renault only revealed its new Formula One 1.6-litre turbo V6 engine it will use in next year’s F1 season just a few days ago. A video has now surfaced online giving us all a taste of what it will sound like. The 2014 F1 season will see a pretty big […]