Renault can’t catch a break with the leaks of the
upcoming 2018 Megane RS, with three photos finding their way online ahead of
its official reveal. The photos, courtesy of the Virtuel Car, show the front,
the rear and a bit of the side of a production model finished in bright red.
This is also our first proper look at the front end
of the upcoming hot hatch, which features a set of characteristic LED fog
lights and a more aggressive front bumper that incorporates a silver trim piece
on its lower part. As expected, the 2018 Renault Megane RS is also wider thanks
to a set of fender flares.
We’ve already seen the rear end of the car on a
previous leak, which features a big diffuser that provides actual downforce and
houses a big, single rectangular exhaust tip in the middle. Additional air
outlets can also be found on the rear bumper.
The new Renault Megane RS is expected to be powered
by a turbocharged 2.0-liter petrol with around 300 hp that’s mated either to a
six-speed manual or a dual-clutch transmission. The chassis will be featuring
bespoke version of the company’s rear-wheel steering system, a limited-slip
differential, an advanced aero agenda and of course a sport suspension tuned by
the gods over at Renault Sport.
The official reveal date for the 2018 Renault Megane
RS is set for September 12 at the Frankfurt Motor Show.