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Hot new RS Mégane regains Nordscheife record

Renault Sport has unleashed a limited run Mégane Trophy-R complete with a fresh new Nurburgring front wheel drive lap record. Retaining the existing 220kW RS 300 Trophy 1.8-litre turbo, Trophy-R is 130kg lighter thanks to racecar tech and also benefits improved aerodynamics and chassis tweaks to boost driving performance, handling and dynamics, rather than purely relying on power. Trophy R gets an Akrapovic exhaust, Brembo brakes, Bridgestone tyres and Öhlins shock absorbers, all of which culminated in a FWD record 7 minute 40.10 second Nordschleife lap. Expect to pay a healthy premium if you are lucky enough to secure one…