It's difficult to fathom how Renault Sport can ever improve on the Megane RS 250 Cup but apparently they have , and TC Euro Cars couldn't wait to bring them soon enough.The new Megane RS 265 Cup replaces the 250bhp car with an upgraded engine output of, as expected,265bhp. It looks pretty much the same and similarly sports the same Cup package, but key differences include smoked headlights with improved LED cluster as well as refreshed wheel design.
Changes to the cabin meanwhile extend to small details that include a leather cover for the bucket seat (that is quite prone to wearing out from contact with driver entry/exit) while the finishing looks darker with black trimmings on the dashboard. This includes the central-located rev meter which is now in dark grey.
The important thing is of course its usable performance gains.TC Euro Cars was quick to bring the new Megane RS to Sepang and see whether it can set a faster time to the previous 2 minutes 43sec accomplished using the 250 Cup. With the same driver (Denis Lian) in control, the new car proved to be as good as claimed, improving it by two seconds - 2 min 41 sec, cementing its reputation as the fastest FWD car around.
But that was not the only car launched,as a matter of fact.The limited edition Megane RS Red Bull Racing RB7 was also unveiled,a bespoke produced car to commemorate the F1 team's success in the racing series. Renault, of course is have made its way to Malaysia and the plaque that comes with the car that designates the car's run is also autographed by triple F1 driver's champion Sebastien Vettel.
The limited edition car is mechanically based on the 265 Cup but only comes in Etoile Black body colour and the use of Renault's Sirius Yellow for the F1-inspired front blade, door mirror housing and diffuser.
Price for the Megane RS 265 Cup is RM240,888 (OTR with insurance) while the Megane RS Red Bull Racing RB7 is RM249,888.
On a side note, the event also marked the official launch of the Renault Sport Collectif, the official club for Renault Sport owners.Renault Sport owners are all enthusiasts at heart and truly passionate about their cars, and the RS Collectif provides an avenue for RS owners to channel their passion for the brand.
One of the many benefits of being part of the RS Collectif community is the opportunity to test their vehicles where it was designed to- the race track.As part of the Renault Sport Ownership Experience, 6 track days were organised last year exclusively for Renault Sport drivers at the Sepang International Circuit. Renault Sport Drives frequently use these track days to hone their track driving skills in preparation for other motorsports events such as Time to Attack and Megalaps.
For 2013,another six track days have been planned, with one already done and dusted in February.Other RS Collectif track days will be on March 30, April 27, June 8,October 19 and December 22.
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