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2008 Renaultsport M\u00e9gane R26.R<\/h1>\n
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he M\u00e9gane 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 M\u00e9gane Renaultsport R26.R.<\/span><\/p>\n

-New limited edition M\u00e9gane Renaultsport R26.R makes its worldwide debut at the British International Motor Show today, 22 July, 2008
\n-Developed from the M\u00e9gane 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
\n-Achieves new lap record of the N\u00fcrburgring of 8m 17s, the fastest for a front-wheel-drive production car
\n-Features from the world of racing with a carbon bonnet, polycarbonate windows, Sabelt race seats and six-point harnesses
\n-Optional roll cage and titanium exhaust
\n-Priced at \u00a322,990
\n-Limited to 450 examples worldwide, 230 of which will come to the UK. On sale from October<\/p>\n

Developed by Renault Sport Technologies, the M\u00e9gane R26.R joins the family that also comprises the Clio Renaultsport 197, M\u00e9gane Renaultsport 225, M\u00e9gane Renaultsport dCi 175 and, from September, the Twingo Renaultsport 133. Since the launch in April 2004, the family of M\u00e9gane Renaultsport has sold more than 20,000 units in almost 30 countries.<\/p>\n

The launch of this ultimate version underlines Renault Sport Technologies’ role as a leading manufacturer of high performance cars.<\/p>\n

M\u00e9gane R26.R has been developed to:<\/h4>\n

-offer customers who enjoy trackdays a car with an unrivalled performance per pound ratio
\n-be an enthusiast’s icon<\/p>\n

Radical looks
\nRenault Sport Technologies have given the M\u00e9gane R26.R visual differences that mark out the car at first glance. The carbon fibre bonnet and new 18″ alloy wheels in red are the main visual clues together with a new rear spoiler, plus R26.R decals and logos and tinted polycarbonate in place of glass in the tailgate and rear side windows. The car is available in seven colours, two of which are new to the M\u00e9gane, Racing Blue and Renault i.d. Lunar Grey and one is brand new, Renault i.d. Pearlescent White.<\/p>\n

Inside the R26.R the atmosphere is as radical as the outside. Competition seats with a carbon fibre shell are supplied by Sabelt who also supply the six-point harnesses, the first time that this form of restraint has been homologated in a production car. Conventional lap and diagonal seat belts can be fitted as an accessory. No rear seat is fitted. The steering wheel and gearlever gaiter are in leather and suede. A plaque shows the production number for each country:<\/p>\n

-230 for the UK
\n-126 for France
\n-26 for Spain
\n-26 for Spain
\n-26 for Germany<\/p>\n

Lightweight DNA
\nTo improve the power to weight ratio, the M\u00e9gane R26.R has been on a strict diet, losing 123kg compared to the standard R26. This has been achieved by the removal of:<\/p>\n

* Rear seats and seat belts
\n* Passenger airbag and curtain airbags (the driver’s airbag remains)
\n* Climate control (air conditioning remains as standard)
\n* Rear wash\/wipe and heated rear window
\n* Front fog lamps
\n* Headlamp washers
\n* Radio\/CD player
\n* Most of the soundproofing<\/p>\n

Other new elements are:<\/h4>\n

-carbon fibre bonnet (saves 7.5kg)
\n-tailgate and rear side windows in polycarbonate (saves 5.7kg)
\n-Sabelt seats with carbon fibre shell and aluminium base (saves 25kg)
\n-Six-point harnesses
\n-Rear spoiler
\n-Optional roll cage
\n-Optional titanium exhaust<\/p>\n

A chassis without compromise
\nThe suspension and brakes have been optimised to make the most of the new, lighter weight and to provide maximum performance. The front independent suspension is maintained but with the following new parts:<\/p>\n

-new front springs (14mm\/100kg compared to 13.4mm\/100kg)
\n-new rear springs (16.2mm\/100kg from 15.1mm\/100kg)
\n-the shock absorber settings are also re-calibrated
\n-the brake discs are grooved, not drilled
\n-new alloy wheels are fitted with a different offset increasing the track by 4mm
\n-Toyo Proxes R888 225\/40R18 tyres are available as an option in place of the standard Michelin Pilot Sport 2 235\/40R18
\n-Stiffer lower arm bushes<\/p>\n

To guarantee the best possible traction, the R26.R retains the limited slip differential from the M\u00e9gane Renaultsport 230 F1 Team R26. This is a mechanical differential with helical teeth and retains the same transfer rate of 33%. The combination of this limited slip differential and independent steering-axis front suspension minimises torque steer and enables power to be applied earlier during cornering.<\/p>\n

A performance car needs brakes that are both powerful and fade-resistant. The M\u00e9gane R26.R has large 312mm ventilated discs at the front with Brembo four-piston callipers that provide stopping power at the highest level. To resist fade, the discs are grooved as opposed to drilled.<\/p>\n

The R26.R takes its engine and gearbox from the M\u00e9gane Renaultsport 230 F1 Team R26. This develops a peak power of 230hp and torque of 310Nm. A characteristic of this engine is the wide power band, with 90% of the torque available from 2000 to 6000rpm.<\/p>\n

However, to reduce the gear change time, a short-shift gear linkage is fitted.<\/p>\n

The R26.R accelerates from zero to 62mph in 6 seconds and passes the 1000 metre mark in 25.9 seconds. The combined fuel consumption is 33.2 mpg and emissions are 199g\/km.<\/p>\n

N\u00fcrburgring lap record<\/h4>\n

On 23 June, the M\u00e9gane R26.R established a new lap record for a front wheel drive production car of the N\u00fcrburgring circuit with a time of just 8 minutes 17 seconds. To commemorate this exceptional level of performance, the circuit outline and lap time is etched into the rear side windows.<\/p>\n

The M\u00e9gane R26.R is unveiled today, 22 July, in London at the British International Motor Show and goes on sale in October limited to just 450 examples in total.<\/p>\n

Story by Renaultsport<\/p>\n

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type<\/td>\nSeries Production Car<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
released at<\/td>\n2008 British Auto Show<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
price \u00c2\u00a3\/td><\/td>\n\u00c2\u00a323,815<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
engine<\/td>\nInline-4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
position<\/td>\nFront, Transverse<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
block material<\/td>\nAluminum Alloy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
valvetrain<\/td>\nDOHC. 4 Valves per Cyl w\/VVT<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
displacement<\/td>\n1998 cc \/ 121.93 in\u00b3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
power<\/td>\n169.3 kw \/ 227 bhp @ 5500 rpm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
specific output<\/td>\n113.61 bhp per litre<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
bhp\/weight<\/td>\n186.07 bhp per tonne<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
torque<\/td>\n310.5 nm \/ 229 ft lbs @ 3000 rpm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
body \/ frame<\/td>\nUnitary Steel Monocoque<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
driven wheels<\/td>\nFWD w\/GKN Limited-Slip Differential<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
wheel type<\/td>\nAluminium Alloy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
front tires<\/td>\n225\/40 R18 Toyo Proxes R888<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
rear tires<\/td>\n225\/40 R18 Toyo Proxes R888<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
front brakes<\/td>\nInner Ventilated Discs w\/EBD, ABS<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
rear brakes<\/td>\nInner Ventilated Discs w\/EBD, ABS<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
f suspension<\/td>\nMacPherson Struts<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
r suspension<\/td>\nTorsion Beam<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
curb weight<\/td>\n1220 kg \/ 2690 lbs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
transmission<\/td>\n6-Speed Manual<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
top speed<\/td>\n~236.52 kph \/ 147 mph<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
0 – 60 mph<\/td>\n~6.0 seconds<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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