Vehicle Profile

Renault Megane R26.R

2008–2009 · Hatchback · FWD

$38,000 USDOriginal MSRP (2008)

original 2008 MSRP. This is a price reference, not a current market valuation or an offer for sale.

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Hardcore, track-focused Megane RS stripped of rear seats, airbags, climate control and soundproofing to shed 123 kg. The 2.0-litre turbo four made 230 PS, retained from the F1 Team R26. A limited-slip differential and a famed Nurburgring lap cemented its cult status.

Horsepower
227 hp
Torque
229 lb-ft
0–60 mph
5.8s
Top Speed
147 mph
¼ Mile
14.3s
Drivetrain
FWD
Body Style
Hatchback
Years
2008–2009
Original MSRP (2008)
$38,000 USD

Sources & data notes

Catalog verification date (recorded): June 17, 2026. Recorded spec confidence: medium.

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Performance positioning

Compared with 467 cars in the Wheelz catalog.

Top Speed147 mph
Rank #349 / 46725th percentilehigher is better
Horsepower227 hp
Rank #389 / 46717th percentilehigher is better
0-60 mph5.8s
Rank #362 / 46723th percentilelower is better
Quarter Mile14.3s
Rank #295 / 38824th percentilelower is better