Special-edition sports car launched

The launch of the Renault Mégane Sport RS Red Bull Racing RB8 Special Edition marks the milestone celebration by Renault sport and Red Bull Racing (RBR) of their third Formula One Constructors’ world title.

In true Renault sport style, this coupé three-door hot hatch special- edition version comes packed with smart technology and combines the best of Renault sport and Red Bull Racing.

Renowned for their exceptional sporty styling and dynamic performance since their inception almost a decade ago, the Mégane RS-enhanced variants have established a loyal fan base that enjoys exponential growth year-on-year around the globe.

The arrival of the newcomer Mégane RS Red Bull Racing RB8 Special Edition has added even more momentum to the range, significantly raising the aesthetics bar with its alluring good looks.

Red Bull Racing F1-inspired Twilight Blue sports body colour and features are unmatched and unique to this 2013 powerhouse.

The vehicle is being marketed in 26 countries worldwide and with only 50 of these masterpieces now available in South Africa, the Mégane RS Red Bull Racing RB8 Special Edition looks set to become one of the most exclusive and desirable Mégane RS variants.

The Twilight Blue body colour is the first of many attention-grabbing finishes and features that “wow” you when you first catch sight of the new Megane RS RB8 Special Edition.

The exclusive body colour together with satin silver detailing takes its inspiration directly from the Red Bull Racing F1 team’s famous colours with the addition of the Red Bull Racing decaled graphics on the door sides hallmarks of this Special Edition.

In addition to its sporty credentials, elegance is a stand-out feature thanks to exterior Platinum Grey detailing on the front splitter, rear diffuser and side mirror housings, which provide the perfect foil to the Megane RS RB8’s striking Twilight Blue body finish.

Completing the package is a monochrome laurel on the rear side windows which bears testimony to Renault sport and Red Bull Racing’s collaboration in taking the 2012 F1 Constructors’ world title.

The sporty good looks extend to the interior and the 2013 Mégane RB8 Special Edition variant comes with several exclusive features including Recaro leather bucket seats, leather steering wheel, plus RS insignia on the gear knob. Red Bull Racing specially numbered door sills underscore the special edition’s F1 heritage and credentials.

Performance

The Mégane RS RB8 delivers sizzling performance with a four-cylinder two-litre 16-valve turbo engine under its hood. With exceptional power output of 195kW at 5 500 rpm and maximum torque of 360Nm at 3 000rpm, this is one hot hatch and delivers 0 – 100km/h from a standing start in just six seconds and boasts a top speed of 255km/h.

The Mégane RS RB8 adopts the Mégane RS Cup chassis and suspension configuration which comes additionally equipped with a mechanical limited slip differential (LSD).