Megane RS Ultime

The Renault Megane RS Ultime features turbocharged 1.8-liter inline-four engine producing 300 horsepower (221 kW) with 420 Newton-meters (310 pound-feet) torque through six-speed EDC dual-clutch automatic transmission or six-speed manual transmission and front-wheel-drive achieving 5.7-second 0-100 kilometer-per-hour acceleration with Torsen mechanical limited-slip differential. The final Renault Sport-branded vehicle incorporates Cup chassis lowered suspension, four-wheel steering system, Brembo red-painted brake calipers, 19-inch wheels with Bridgestone Potenza S007 semi-slick tires developed specifically for Trophy R variant, and distinctive Ultime exterior graphics commemorating Renault Sport heritage with production limited to 1976 units referencing 1976 founding year of Renault Sport division.

Megane RS Ultime launched 2023 represents Renault Sport final hurrah before rebranding to Alpine performance division concluding legendary Megane RS lineage spanning multiple generations achieving numerous hot-hatch championships and creating devoted enthusiast following featuring comprehensive performance hardware including independent pivot front axle improving steering precision and front-wheel-drive traction competing against Honda Civic Type R and Volkswagen Golf GTI celebrating Renault motorsport heritage with emotional limited-production sendoff demonstrating French hot-hatch engineering philosophy emphasizing chassis dynamics and driver engagement over outright power figures establishing Megane RS reputation as benchmark front-wheel-drive performance hatchback throughout two-decade production run creating significant chapter European hot-hatch history.