Speeding in France is about to get a wee bit trickier to get away with now that the Gendarmerie are getting 70 Renault Megane RS police vehicles on the prowl.
The new Megane RS police car will replace the current Subaru Impreza->ke1319 fleet and will come in the blue and yellow color scheme as other French police vehicle. The Gendarmerie have even opted for the “Chassis Cup” version, which is the model with the best handling at high speeds. The Megane RS->ke1227 is powered by a new-generation 2-liter 16-valve turbocharged petrol engine which boasts maximum power of 250hp at 5,500rpm and peak torque of 340Nm from 3,000rpm. The vehicle's speed tops out at 155 mph, leaving the drivers with lead feet little opportunity to get away.
Renault chose Durisotti, an approved Renault coach-builder, to fully transform their new fleet into true police vehicles with the special equipment necessary to catch speedsters. The result of their work is shown in the photos provided.
2011 Renault Megane RS Police Car
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- Model: 2011 Renault Megane RS Police Car
- Engine/Motor: 16-valve turbocharged
- Horsepower: 250hp at 5,500rpm
- Torque: 340Nm from 3,000rpm
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