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The Renault Mégane RS 250 is the third-generation hot hatch variant of Renault's Mégane, launched at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show and representing Renault Sport's commitment to front-wheel-drive performance. The RS 250 features a twin-scroll turbocharged 2.0-liter F4Rt inline-four engine producing 250 PS (247 bhp/184 kW) at 5,500 rpm and 340 Nm (251 lb-ft) of torque at 3,000 rpm, delivered to the front wheels through a 6-speed manual transmission. Performance figures include 0-62 mph in 5.8 seconds and a top speed of 152 mph (250 km/h electronically limited), with the athletic chassis capable of exploiting the turbocharged power delivery.
Available in both five-door hatchback and three-door coupe body styles, the Mégane RS 250 featured distinctive styling with Brembo front brakes, aggressive front splitter, extended sills and wheel arches, rear diffuser with central exhaust outlet, and 18-inch alloy wheels with 225/40R18 tires. The chassis incorporated Renault Sport's innovative independent steering axis front suspension geometry, sport-calibrated electric power steering, and fully disconnectable ESC for track use. The more focused RS 250 Cup variant added stiffer chassis tuning, track-oriented suspension, a limited-slip differential, reduced weight, red-painted brake calipers, and wider 235/40R18 tires on 8.25-inch-wide wheels. The third-generation Mégane RS 250 earned acclaim for its sharp handling dynamics, strong turbocharged performance, and genuine track capability, establishing itself as one of the premier front-wheel-drive performance cars of its era.
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From 16 documented buildsTrendsMégane 3 RS 250 owners typically start with Nankang CRS or AR-1 tires, Bilstein B14 or Nitron R1 suspension, and Ferodo DSUNO pads. As builds progress to race-spec, enthusiasts upgrade to Yokohama AD08R or Pirelli slicks, often paired with a Drexler LSD and Wagner intercooler.
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OEM Pace+2.3% 7 buildsRace
2 buildsLap Times
| Time | Track | Car | Mod | Driver | Tire | Lap Date | Date Added | vs Predict | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:32.3 | Circuito Do Sol | Medium | 16 Feb, 2025 | 16 Mar, 2025 | -7.44s | +8.24% | |||
| 58.2 | Circuit Dreux | Stock | 20 Jul, 0004 | 28 May, 2026 | -3.27s | +5.56% | |||
| 1:32.6 | Ahvenisto Race Circuit | Race | 08 Aug, 2018 | 25 Jul, 2023 | -4.48s | +4.94% | |||
| 1:39.5 | Cremona Circuit (Pre 2024) | Medium | 02 Apr, 2018 | 07 Oct, 2021 | -2.93s | +2.89% | |||
| 1:31.4 | National Driving Academy-NAVAK (Sport CW) | Stock | 23 Oct, 2022 | 03 Jan, 2023 | -2.26s | +2.55% | |||
| 7:52.3 | Nürburgring (BTG) | Medium | 14 Oct, 2020 | 22 Jan, 2026 | -9.06s | +1.94% | |||
| 1:56.5 | Circuito Estoril | Medium | 16 Nov, 2025 | 27 Nov, 2025 | -2.1s | +1.82% | |||
| 1:20.2 | Autodromo di Modena (CW) | Medium | 09 Dec, 2019 | 05 Apr, 2022 | -1.46s | +1.80% | |||
| 44.7 | Autodrom Pomorze | Light | 11 Oct, 2020 | 27 Dec, 2025 | -0.78s | +1.80% | |||
| 1:42.2 | KazanRing Canyon | Stock | 11 Sep, 2012 | 15 Oct, 2021 | -1.42s | +1.45% | |||
| 2:09.5 | Hungaroring | Stock | 26 May, 2023 | 10 Oct, 2023 | -1.72s | +1.38% | |||
| 1:12.7 | Zwartkops | Medium | 24 Oct, 2022 | 20 Dec, 2025 | -0.98s | +1.36% | |||
| 1:30.4 | Morgan Park Raceway (K Circuit CW) | Light | 03 Mar, 2018 | 18 Jan, 2026 | -0.99s | +1.14% | |||
| 2:05.0 | Circuit des Ecuyers | Light | 22 Oct, 2022 | 10 Jan, 2023 | -1.11s | +0.93% | |||
| 1:45.6 | Circuit Calafat | Stock | 06 Dec, 2020 | 13 Feb, 2026 | -0.46s | +0.46% | |||
| 7:57.0 | Nürburgring (BTG) | Medium | 18 Aug, 2018 | 23 Jan, 2026 | -1.61s | +0.34% | |||
| 1:07.6 | Vaison Piste | Light | 06 Jun, 2022 | 12 Oct, 2024 | -0.08s | +0.13% | |||
| 1:18.0 | Castle Combe | Light | 01 Jul, 2018 | 23 Aug, 2022 | -0.01s | +0.02% | |||
| 1:46.9 | Red Bull Ring | Medium | 05 May, 2022 | 05 May, 2022 | +0.25s | -0.24% | |||
| 1:39.5 | Automotodrom Grobnik | Medium | 24 Oct, 2019 | 10 Oct, 2023 | +0.49s | -0.50% | |||
| 1:23.0 | Autodromo di Franciacorta | Medium | 19 Jul, 2016 | 18 Jan, 2026 | +0.42s | -0.52% | |||
| 1:39.5 | Automotodrom Grobnik | Medium | 23 Nov, 2020 | 17 Jan, 2023 | +0.57s | -0.58% | |||
| 1:53.5 | Albacete Circuit | Medium | 12 Feb, 2018 | 29 Jan, 2023 | +0.74s | -0.67% | |||
| 1:54.4 | Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli | Medium | 14 Apr, 2022 | 05 May, 2022 | +0.89s | -0.79% | |||
| 2:13.4 | Snetterton Circuit (300) | Light | 16 Mar, 2019 | 02 Nov, 2021 | +1.14s | -0.87% | |||
| 1:38.3 | Circuit de Lédenon | Race | 10 Apr, 2025 | 16 Mar, 2026 | +0.87s | -0.90% | |||
| 2:04.8 | Autódromo Internacional do Algarve-Portimão Circuit | Medium | 02 May, 2025 | 23 May, 2025 | +1.17s | -0.97% | |||
| 2:06.9 | Autodromo Oscar y Juan Galvez (Circuit 6) | Medium | 30 Oct, 2023 | 04 Mar, 2026 | +1.52s | -1.21% | |||
| 56.6 | Brands Hatch Circuit (Indy Circuit CW) | Light | 27 Jun, 2017 | 18 Jan, 2026 | +0.75s | -1.39% | |||
| 1:40.1 | Croft Circuit | Light | 30 Sep, 2020 | 10 Oct, 2023 | +1.35s | -1.40% | |||
| 2:06.3 | Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari-Imola Circuit | Medium | 28 Oct, 2015 | 09 Mar, 2022 | +2.06s | -1.66% | |||
| 1:11.8 | Broadford Speedway | Stock | 29 Sep, 2014 | 23 Jan, 2026 | +1.25s | -1.83% | |||
| 2:06.0 | Circuits automobiles LFG - Ferté Gaucher | Stock | 11 Aug, 2025 | 15 Nov, 2025 | +2.58s | -2.11% | |||
| 1:08.0 | Silverstone (National) | Light | 30 Oct, 2017 | 18 Jan, 2026 | +1.43s | -2.14% | |||
| 1:33.9 | Serres Racing Circuit | Medium | 17 Mar, 2017 | 10 Oct, 2023 | +2.11s | -2.34% | |||
| 1:02.7 | Queensland Raceway (Sprint) | Light | 18 Aug, 2013 | 17 May, 2026 | +1.42s | -2.38% | |||
| 1:56.4 | Circuit Zolder | Stock | 30 Sep, 2021 | 10 Oct, 2023 | +2.81s | -2.51% | |||
| 1:02.8 | Queensland Raceway (Sprint) | Light | 19 Nov, 2021 | 12 Jun, 2022 | +1.5s | -2.52% | |||
| 1:59.8 | Le Mans (Bugatti) | Light | 24 Nov, 2021 | 02 Nov, 2025 | +3.36s | -2.87% | |||
| 1:35.1 | Circuito Guadix | Medium | 25 Mar, 2017 | 18 Jan, 2026 | +2.66s | -2.91% | |||
| 1:52.3 New | Transilvania Motor Ring | Light | 13 Jun, 2026 | 13 Jun, 2026 | +3.53s | -3.27% | |||
| 1:36.9 | Dijon Prenois (Grand Prix) | Light | 10 Mar, 2022 | 02 Nov, 2024 | +3.66s | -3.89% | |||
| 2:03.8 | Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours (GP CW) | Light | 05 Oct, 2021 | 24 Feb, 2026 | +5.05s | -4.20% | |||
| 1:54.3 | Okayama International Circuit | Medium | 06 Nov, 2019 | 15 Feb, 2026 | +6.25s | -5.59% | |||
| 2:24.0 | Pannonia Ring | Light | 09 Sep, 2022 | 13 Feb, 2024 | — | ||||
| 2:20.1 | Hungaroring | Light | 08 Jul, 2019 | 10 Oct, 2023 | — | ||||
| 3:05.9 | Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps | Light | 10 Jun, 2023 | 10 Oct, 2023 | — | ||||
| 1:17.2 | Blyton Park circuit | Medium | 21 Sep, 2021 | 28 Jul, 2022 | +4.83s | -6.59% | |||
| 2:42.2 | Slovakia Ring (Config 4 CW) | Light | 15 Jul, 2019 | 08 Feb, 2026 | +11.81s | -7.63% | |||
| 1:40.0 | Hallett Motor Racing Circuit (CCW) | Medium | 21 Apr, 2025 | 03 May, 2025 | — | ||||
| 1:44.3 | Autódromo de Concepción del Uruguay | Stock | 06 Jun, 2015 | 12 Jun, 2026 | — | — |
Top Modified Mégane 3 RS 250
| Year | Driver Name | Mod | Horsepower | Tire | Tire Size | Vs Predict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Rees | Stock | — | 100 AR-1 | 225/40/18 / 224/40/18 | -7.51s |
| 2010 (w/AD08R) | Александр Бревенкин | Race | 340 | 200 ADVAN AD08R | 245/40/18 | -3.35s |
| 2015 (alfaquadsa/Mid) | alfaquadsa | Medium | 250 | 200 ADVAN A052 | 245/40/18 | -1.3s |
| 2010 | Tom Blackman | Medium | — | — | — | -1.11s |
| 2010 | Tom Walker | Medium | — | 60 A048 | — | +0.06s |
| 2010 | Andre Ino | Medium | 250 | 100 Direzza DZ03G | 225/40/18 | +0.07s |
| 2015 (Remax2/Light) | Remax2 | Light | 250 | 220 Pilot Sport 3 | 225/40/18 | +0.94s |
| 2012 (w/Pirelli DH) | malisport | Medium | 250 | 40 DH Slick | 225/40/18 | +1.69s |
| 2010 (w/A005) | am-automotive | Medium | 250 | 40 ADVAN A005 | 255/45/18 | +1.8s |
| 2010 (w/Trofeo R) | Acetix94 | Medium | 320 | 60 P Zero™ Trofeo R | 255/35/18 | +2.16s |