Tuesday 22nd July 2008

Motor Show: Megane R26.R

Renault says R26.R is the quickest production FWD car ever to lap the 'Ring

Renault has unveiled what it claims is the fastest front-wheel drive production car ever to lap the Nurbugring. The French firm launched the R26.R at the British Motor Show and said that it had used extensive weight saving measures.

Renault Formula 1 boss Pat Symonds said the car has now lapped the 'Ring in 8.17 and is quicker than any other FWD car. There is a weight saving of 123kg over the standard R26 (the R26.R now weighs 1230kg) thanks to lighter glass, just two seats and a carbon fibre bonnet.

Symonds said he he already ordered an R26.R, adding: 'It is a fabulous car.'