2007 RENAULTSPORT MEGANE 230 F1 TEAM R26

KEY FACTS

• Dry-stored in recent years with low mileage from new, this limited-edition hot hatch is presented in excellent overall condition, and boasts a particularly desirable factory specification.
• It is powered by a 230hp 2.0-litre turbocharged inline-four, which drives the front wheels via a six-speed manual transmission and a limited-slip differential.
• While it was last serviced in November 2011, this Megane has been routinely started and valeted regardless of limited use, and remains in good running and driving order.
• Acquired by the seller nine years ago, the car has been stored in an insulated garage as part of a larger collection, and has never driven in the rain during its current keeper’s ownership.

EQUIPMENT AND OPTIONS

• This rare F1 Team R26 is finished in the signature Renaultsport hue of Liquid Yellow, accented by the full ‘F1’ decal set – including on the roof. In the cabin, it features the optional Recaro front seats, which are trimmed in black leather with Alcantara centre sections. Other options include the rare colour-coded engine cover and rear wiper cover, as well as folding mirrors, automatic lights and cruise control.
• It rides on the correct 18-inch alloy wheels, which are in excellent condition and house a set of red Brembo brake callipers.
• The car will be accompanied by all of its original books and its full tool kit, as well as its past MOT test certificates and receipts for its previous services.

CONDITION

• No known bodywork damage.
• The Liquid Yellow paintwork is believed to be entirely original and is in excellent overall condition, with only a handful of small stone chips on the front bumper.
• The interior is in great shape, with very minor creasing on the seat bolsters.
• There are no known electrical or mechanical faults, and there are no warning lights displayed on the dashboard.
• The car’s last MOT test was conducted on 11 May 2018 at 26,753 miles, resulting in a clean, first-time pass.

SERVICE HISTORY

• Its most recent routine maintenance was carried out in November 2011 at 20,071 miles by Renault dealer Lookers, and included replacement of the engine oil and oil filter, air filter, brake fluid and coolant. The coolant, brake fluid and oil filter were also changed in June 2011 and the engine oil, air filter and cabin filter were replaced in April 2010.
• During the seller’s ownership the front and rear brake pads, tyres and wiper blades have also been replaced.

SUMMARY

This low mileage 2007 Renaultsport Megane 230 F1 Team R26 is a rare hot hatch, which is finished in the marque’s signature hue of Liquid Yellow and is presented in great condition throughout. Created to celebrate Renault’s impressive performance in the 2006 Formula 1 Grand Prix and celebrated for its agile, involving handling, this R26 would be a superb weekend toy to enjoy on the next owner’s favourite roads.

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