Renault Megane R.S. Red Bull Racing RB8 Revealed

By Ganesh

Updated: Saturday, February 1, 2014, 12:22 [IST]

This extremely attractive looking Renault Megane is the R.S Red Bull Racing RB8, a limited edition model brought out to celebrate the third consecutive Formula 1 Constructors' world title win for the Renault Red Bull Racing team.

This limited edition Renault Megane features several design, functional and equipment upgrades, but the power and drivetrain from the Megane R.S has been retained.

The limited edition Renault Megane R.S Red Bull Racing R8 hot hatch will be made available starting from June,for a price of 36,000 euros or INR 25,80,022. Availability will come to an end on September 30.

Engine

2.0 16V 265 engine from the Mégane R.S, with limited slip differential and Start/Stop function. Average fuel economy: 7.5 litres/100km; CO2 emissions: 174g/km

Limited edition features

Crépuscule Blue exterior colour, the same one used by Red Bull Racing Formula 1 race cars.

Limited edition features

Contrasting Platinum Grey coloured front air splitter, door handles, door mirror housing and rear lip spoiler.

Limited edition features

Red Bull Racing graphics on the sides and rear. 2012 Constructors' world title monochrome laurel on the rear side windows.

Limited edition features

Red Bull Racing logos on the sill plates, carpet, headrests of the Recaro racing seats.

Limited edition features

Standard are the same bridgestone tyres that were used by the Mégane Trophy race car.

Limited edition features

The Bridgestone tyres are shod on 19 inch wheels with grey pin striping.

Limited edition features

The car is equipped with renault R-Link infotainment system, with navigation, telephony, multimedia, vehicle, systems and R-Link Store applications catalogue features.