2021 Renault Megane RS Trophy
I'm guessing that if you have clicked on the ad you know what you are looking at... in case you don't, here's what you are getting yourself into.
This is the facelift (Phase 2 model). this came with the new LED headlights and different-looking taillights. Inside, the instrument panel is now fully digital and the infotainment system used a new software. The climate controls were also changed and now feature separate temperature displays on the temperature control dials. The ambient lighting was removed from the rear door cards.
Turbocharged 1.8-litre inline-4 engine shared with the Alpine A110, and as standard a four-wheel steering system to improve handling, Selectable drive-modes are available, namely Eco, Sport, Race and My Sense (which is a customisable driving mode).
The gearbox is a 6-speed Efficient Dual Clutch (EDC) gearbox with paddle shifters and launch control (which can be activated by holding both of the shifter paddles).
The interior features a portrait style infotainment system and full digital dash. The infotainment system supports AppleCarPlay and Android Auto. Red stitching with RS badges are standard on the interior with Alcantara-suede trim on the steering wheel and the amazing Recaro CS Seats. Factory Bose system with subwoofer installed.
Depending on the speed, the system may turn the rear wheels up to 2.7 degrees in the opposite direction to the front wheels or can turn the rear wheels up to 1 degree in the same direction as the front wheels.
Changeover happens at 60 km/h (37 mph) in Normal driving (all modes other than Race). The rear wheels are turned in the opposite direction to the front at up to 60 km/h (37 mph) and makes a tighter turning circle. When the speedo swings past 60, they turn in the same direction as the fronts to virtually extend the wheelbase for better motorway driving stability.
In Race mode, changeover happens at a much higher 100 km/h (62 mph) allowing tighter cornering at higher speeds.
40,xxx km on the clock, 2 keys, logbook servicing up to date by Renault. New OEM Brembo pads and rotors done at 40K, few of the niggly warranty issues have been completed (fuel pump, battery). Michelin Pilot Spot 5 tyres (plenty of tread). Car is in immaculate condition, non smoker, always garaged, no track work, and always detailed by myself and I am the original owner.
The suspension system has struts up front and a torsion beam at the rear, but its front configuration has new geometry and retains Renault Sport's PerfoHub technology, which reduces kingpin angle offset and resists torque and bump steer. The system uses fluid-filled shock absorbers commonly found on rally cars on the lower end of the suspension struts and is called a damper within a damper system by the manufacturer.
The 300 Trophy has really stiff suspension, a mechanical Torsen limited-slip-differential to the front wheels, large Brembo Bi Metallic brakes, a lightweight DESS (Dual-Energy Storage System) battery, a different cylinder head and turbocharger with a higher-performance engine factory tune for more power (221 kw). Torque figure is increased to 420 NM.
A four-wheel steering system called the "4Control" is standard on the Mégane RS which uses electronic actuators to turn the rear wheels synchronised with the front wheels.
