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Fastest ever Renault Megane at Nurburgring video

Renaultsport releases footage of new Megane 265 Trophy hot hatch on track weeks before launch

by: EVO team

9 Jun 2011

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Renaultsport's highly anticipated new Megane Trophy has been tearing round the Nurburgring. In fact, it's the quickest front-wheel-drve car around the Nordschleife ever (click here).

Set to rival the Volkswagen Golf R, as well as the upcoming new Ford Focus ST and Vauxhall Astra VXR, the car gets a power boost of 14bhp, taking its total to 261bhp.

Read the full story on the new Megane Trophy

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