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This week in brief
2008 Audi Q7 V12 TDI quattro2008 Audi Q7 Coastline Concept2008 Pininfarina Sintesi2009 Volkswagen Scirocco2009 Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-42008 Audi R8 TDI Le Mans2008 Renault Megane Coupe2008 Seat SportCoupe BocanegraMazda2 Three-Door2009 Jaguar XKR-S2009 Toyota IQ2009 Aston Martin DB92008 Spyker C8 Aileron2009 Infiniti FX50.
2008 Renault Megane Coupe
 
Renault unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show the Renault Megane Coupe Concept, a preview version of a compact production coupe to be released at a later date.  The Megane Coupe Concept is powered by a 200hp (147kW) 2.0 Turbo petrol engine which delivers torque of 280Nm at 2,600rpm and peak power of 200hp at 5,800rpm to ensure punch and flexibility at all engine speeds for everyday motoring pleasure. Mated to a manual six-speed gearbox, the 2-liter turbocharged unit drives Megane Coupe Concept from a standstill to 100kph in just 7.2 seconds, yet it returns economical fuel consumption of just 6.5 liters/100km (154g of CO2/km).  Megane Coupe Concept provides a foretaste of the forthcoming Megane Coupe. "This show car emphatically showcases the evolution at Renault Design. Its squatter proportions and powerful, energetic styling talk directly to the driver’s senses; they say ’driving pleasure’. The spectacular, unprecedented door-opening kinematics add that little touch of magic which contributes to the dream factor associated with the automobile," explains Renault’s Patrick Le Quément, Senior Vice President, Corporate Design. Of a total length of 4.51 metres, Megane Coupe Concept features a modern, dynamic silhouette with taut lines that seem to suggest perpetual movement, while its alert, expressive front-end looks point at once to a truly dynamic personality. Press release after the jump. Full storyRenault Megane Coupe coming in 2009
It seems that the Laguna is not the only Coupe coming from Renault; a Megane Coupe version is also in the work and will be launched in 2009. Sales will begin in late 2009 at a price of £16,500 Full story
2007 Renault Megane Bioethanol E85
Renault today unveiled the Megane E85, the first Renault bioethanol (E85) cars on the European market. The new model is available on both hatchback or estate versions powered by a 1.6 16v engines. Prices start at €18,550 for Mégane Hatch and €19,150 for Mégane Sport Tourer, just €200 more than for the standard 1.6 16v versions Full story
2007 Renault Megane Sport
Mégane Renault Sport: geared to everyday driving pleasure The Mégane Renault Sport is the sporting version of the Mégane II programme. It offers both a strong temperament and remarkable ease of use in everyday operation. Its innovative front suspension, a double axis strut system featuring an independent steering axis ensures precision of steering and handling. Together with its 6-speed manual gearbox, its 225bhp 2.0 Turbo engine provides excellent response from the lowest speeds. Offered in 3-door and 5-door form, this sporting version carries over all the comfort and safety features of Mégane II, whose hatchback version was voted “Car of the Year 2003”. The Mégane Renault Sport is built in the Dieppe factory, which is dedicated to manufacture of the brand’s sporting cars. Full story
2007 Renault Megane Sport dCi
The launch of Mégane Renault Sport dCi sees Renault complete its range of sporting cars with the addition of a high-performance diesel. Aimed at drivers who relish everyday driving, the Renault Sport Technologies-developed Mégane Renault Sport dCi will also appeal to those who appreciate reasonable running costs. Its 2.0-litre common rail 127kW (175hp) diesel powerplant boasts generous maximum torque of 360Nm available from 2,000rpm and across an operational power band similar to that of a (...) > Full story 2007 Renault Megane L’Equipe
Dynamic looks for the limited edition Mégane L’Equipe Renault has joined forces with the French daily sports newspaper L’Equipe to produce a limited edition of the sport saloon, coupe and sport tourer versions of Mégane. Particular attention has been paid to the looks of Mégane L’Equipe which features specific upholstery, 16-inch aluminium alloy wheels, foglamps, leather-trimmed steering wheel and gear lever knob and a radio-CD with MP3 playback. The new limited edition car can be ordered (...) > Full story
2007 Renault Renault Mégane E85 bioethanol
This spring, Renault is poised to launch a Mégane powered by an E85 bioethanolfuelled 1.6 16V 110hp engine, the brand’s first bioethanol vehicle in Europe. Derived from existing powerplants in the range, such bioethanol engines require specific development to permit them to run on different types of fuel (petrol or E85 ethanol). The principal differences concern the fuel system as a whole and the injection system (injectors, sparkplugs, ECU), as well as the pistons, valves and valve seats. (...) > Full story
2006 Renault Megane Coupe-Cabriolet Exception
Renault announces the Mégane Coupé-Cabriolet Exception special series, a stylish yet sportslike model with distinguished features such as two-tone leather upholstery, satin chrome roof arch and 17" aluminium wheels. On top of the rich equipment list of the Dynamique trim version, it adds an anti-turbulence net screen and rear parking assistance as standard fittings Full story
2007 Renault Megane Coupe-Cabriolet Dynamique S special edition
The nights have drawn in and there is a distinct chill in the air, but at least Renault can add a hint of summer to winter motoring this year with the launch of its revised 2007 Mégane Coupé-Cabriolet range. In fact, with no price increases, even more generous equipment levels on every model and a new Dynamique S special edition, Renault’s best-selling drop-top bursts into 2007 looking and feeling fresher than ever. Mégane Coupé-Cabriolet – best-selling medium-sized coupé-convertible (...) > Full story
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