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Megane RS 265 On Sale In Australia

Renault's sharp 2013 Megane RS coupe, upgraded to '265' status for Europe earlier this year, is now on sale in Australia. The RS 265 name comes courtesy of the updated hot hatch's power hike, climbing from 250 to 265 horsepower. In


Renault's sharp 2013 Megane RS coupe, upgraded to '265' status for Europe earlier this year, is now on sale in Australia.

The RS 265 name comes courtesy of the updated hot hatch's power hike, climbing from 250 to 265 horsepower. In local terms, that's 11kW more power and 20Nm more torque than the outgoing RS 250.

Those keeping score will remember these enhancements from the special Nurburgring-crushing 265 Trophy edition.

For Australia, the RS 265 line-up will start with the $42,640 RS 265 Cup, followed by the $47,140 RS 265 Trophy and the $51,640 top-shelf RS 265 Trophy+. 

The Trophy+ is a new trim grade for the line-up, adding features not normally offered with the Megane RS. 

A special-edition 'Trophy 8:08' model will also be offered for $49,990 - limited to 100 units in celebration of the car's Nurburgring lap.

Mechanical Package

Power for the Megane RS 265 is provided by Renault's turbocharged 2.0 litre four-cylinder engine, delivering a hefty 195kW and 360Nm.

Peak power is available from 5500rpm, and as much as 80 percent of the turbo engine's torque is yours from 1900rpm, hitting the full 360Nm at 3000rpm.

Like its predecessor, the RS 265 is available with a six-speed manual transmission only, pushing power to the front wheels. Fuel consumption is listed at 8.2 l/100km, marking a 5.7 percent reduction. 

The extra go in the new 265 edition comes courtesy of increased turbo boost pressure (up 0.2 bar to 2.5) and a revised air intake system.

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