Renault Mégane RS:

The Renault Mégane RS 250 (Renaultsport) is a hothatch built since 2009 by Renault. Powertrain of the Mégane RS is a 2.0L turbocharged inline-four motor.


The Renault Mégane RS appears in Need for Speed: The Run as a tier 2 car. It is unlocked by default and can be driven in the challenge series. The RS has the slowest 0 to 60 mph time out of all tier 2 cars. Its top speed in The Run is 160 mph (257 kmh). Due to having an "Easy" handling rating, the RS is best suited for difficult race tracks.
The NFS Edition is a tier 4 variant of the car, which is rewarded to the player upon obtaining a gold medal in all Plains Interstate challenges. Its power output of 431 bhp at 5,600 rpm allows the player to hit 195mph (314kmh) as top speed and go from 0 to 60 in 4,4 seconds. The NFS Edition is overall a decent car, considering its "Easy" handling rating.

The Mégane RS also appears as a tier 5 vehicle known as Yeti Signature Edition, which has the same handling rating as the tier 2 and tier 4 variants. With a acceleration time of 4,2 seconds and power output of 584 bhp at 5,700rpm, it may be only somewhat quicker than the tier 4 variant. Since the Yeti is focussed on handling it can overtake stronger vehicles in corners. Its top speed is 218mph (351kmh). The Yeti is rewarded to the player after they reached driver level 10.

SPECIFICATIONS:


CATEGORY:FRENCH CARS RENAULT,2009-PRESENT

ENGINE:2.0L Turbo I4

BHP:248 bhp @ 5,500 rpm

TORQUE:244 lb·ft @ 3,000 rpm

DRIVETRAIN:FWD

ACCELERATION:6.0 seconds

WEIGHT:1,344 kg (2,965 lbs)

TOP SPEED:146 mph (235 km/h)

TRANSMISSION:6-speed (Manual)