Renault Megane Renaultsport F1 Team R26.R

Interior & Equipment

As soon as you get in, you know its something rather special...

The interior of this R26.R is near perfect with no damage or adverse wear and tear.  The factory fit Sabelt Carbon Fibre Buckets Seats with 5 point harnesses are as new its clear to see all previous owners were very careful with getting in and out, the genuine and original alcantara steering wheel with R26.R embroidered logo is unmarked and has no signs of wear.  The optional Air Conditioning works perfectly. Sound is provided through a Kenwood DNX42808T touch screen with built in Garmin Satellite Navigation, CD Tuner with Bluetooth and I-Pod Link.  Genuine unmarked RS Carpets, electric front windows, power steering, Unique R26.R plaque 095/230, unmarked brilliant red factory roll cage with cage net... Stunning

Exterior

Glacier White (Code 359) Only 44 UK Cars produced in this colour. The paintwork/bodywork is perfect as you would expect and has been professionally ceramic coated. The lightweight carbon fibre bonnet is flawless with a deep shine it has not gone milky like so many other examples.  The unique R26.R decals all perfect, the Polycarbonate side and rear windows all unmarked. Factory Carbon Fibre mirror covers and Renault badges. The exterior can only be described as exceptional.

Wheels, Tyres & Brakes

The unmarked factory fit 8x18 front and rear Speedline Alloys were fully refurbished May 2018. Fitted with excellent all matching 225/40 R18 Toyo Proxes R888, K-Tec Racing uprated Brembo Renaultsport front calipers (originals included), larger 340mm front grooved ventilated discs, 300mm rear, ABS, EBD.

Engine & Transmission

Aluminium alloy, dohc, four valves per cylinder, variable valve timing, Six-speed  quick shift close ratio manual gearbox, front-wheel drive, limited-slip diff, ESP.

Light modifications include: RS Tuning Stage 1 Performance Remap 265 BHP, Forge Intercooler, Sports Catalytic Converter. The sound through the Factory Titanium Exhaust is magical. On start up hot or cold there are no adverse noises or smoking from the turbo what so ever, either on boost, idle, or overrun. The gearbox and clutch operate smoothly and precisely.

With 265bhp on tap, this is a fantastic example. A perfect balance of power, handling and braking capability with the upgraded Renaultsport Brembo calipers.

Don’t let the increased power figure put you off, at this power it is still well within its limits and the upgrades were all carried out by renowned Renault tuning specialists, RS Tuning.