Ever thought a standard Megane 265 Cup too discreet an advertisement of your Renault appreciation? Fear not, for now the excellent hot hatch is available with new graphics to remind all around what a successful F1 engine builder Renault is.
Platinum Grey accents and decals mark out RB8
Megane Red Bull Racing RB8
when the first details emerged, but the package is effectively as follows: mechanically, it's a
265 Cup
on 19-inch wheels with the Bridgestone RE050A tyre. All RB8s (30 are coming to Britain) will be Twilight Blue and additional equipment includes the R-Link infotainment system, second-gen Renaultsport Monitor plus the fantastic Recaro seats.
But that's the old info; today's news is the confirmation of the RB8's price, which is £28,245. That's £3,405 more than the standard Megane Cup which, given the rarity and the additional equipment, doesn't seem a completely unreasonable premium. Whether the RB8 appeals will be a subjective issue as the Red Bull embellishments certainly won't detract from its absorbing dynamics. However, given the abilities and cost of the standard car, that would probably be our choice. At least with just 30 available, the RB8 shouldn't plummet in value like the Corsa VXR Nurburgring...