Megane 4 RS 280 Cup

The Renault Megane 4 RS 280 Cup, introduced at 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show as fourth-generation Megane RS, features 1.8-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine producing 280 PS (206 kW / 276 horsepower) at 6,000 rpm and 390 Nm (288 lb-ft) torque from 2,400 to 4,800 rpm. Transmission options include six-speed manual gearbox or six-speed Efficient Dual Clutch EDC with paddle shifters and launch control, with front-wheel-drive layout. Performance achieves 0-100 km/h acceleration in 5.8 seconds for manual and 5.7 seconds for EDC, with top speed electronically limited to 250 km/h. Curb weight of 1,405 kg (3,097 lbs) provides balanced chassis dynamics. Revolutionary four-wheel steering system improves handling agility at low speeds and stability at high speeds.

The Cup chassis package adds mechanical Torsen limited-slip differential to front wheels and 10 percent stiffer suspension setup compared to standard Sport chassis, with optional 19-inch wheels featuring Bridgestone tires and lightweight brakes with aluminum hubs and red calipers. Five selectable drive modes including Comfort, Neutral, Sport, Race, and Personal allow customization of vehicle behavior from daily usability to track performance. The combination of powerful turbocharged 1.8-liter engine, advanced four-wheel steering technology unique in hot hatch segment, Torsen mechanical limited-slip differential in Cup specification, sophisticated multi-mode chassis control, and Renault Sport decades of front-wheel-drive performance engineering makes Megane 4 RS 280 Cup technically advanced hot hatch offering exceptional handling balance and track capability.