Renault reveals the new generation Megane RS Trophy powered by an updated 1.8-liter engine capable of developing 300 horsepower.

Renault's RS version of its Golf-rivaling Mégane hatchback is already one of the fastest front-wheel-drive cars in production, but a more hardcore version with extra power and fewer pounds has ...

Furthermore, it's looking like Renault wants to drop the 1.6-liter diesel engine. We know that because the Kadjar facelift just debuted with a new 1.8-liter singe-turbo making 150 horsepower.

The official 0-100km/h 0- (62mph) sprint time is 5.8sec, or just 0.1sec slower than one of its main rivals, the Honda Civic Type R. Note: Official Renault Megane RS images used in the Gallery ...

Renault's hot hatch swansong is based on the Megane RS Trophy model and uses the same turbocharged 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine supplying 300 horsepower and 309 lb-ft of torque to the front wheels.

The engine incidentally is the same one fitted to the Alpine A110 sports car. The Megane RS also benefits from an active exhaust system, as well as a new performance data recorder referred to as ...

Renault Mégane RS (2017-2022) review – engine, gearbox and technical highlights The RS’s basic powertrain is shared with the Alpine A110 and is as enthusiastic as it is there by: Jordan Katsianis ...

For the first time, the Megane family is also getting a plug-in hybrid sibling in the form of the E-Tech, which pairs a 1.6-liter 4-cylinder engine with two electric motors for a total of 160 horses.