Renault has confirmed that its all-new Megane RS hot
hatch will be more powerful than ever, yet still have quite a refined design.
While rivals such as the Ford Focus RS have switched
to all-wheel drive, Renault will stick with a front-wheel drive formula for the
new Megane RS, allowing it to chase after the Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport S
for Nurburgring supremacy.
The hot hatch will be outfitted with four-wheel steering and
a turbocharged 2.0-liter engine delivering over 300 hp - will likely be very
close to the 316 hp figure of the Civic Type R. This engine will be mated to a
six-speed manual transmission, though unlike its competitors, Renault will also
offer the vehicle with a six-speed dual-clutch gearbox.
