2015 RENAULT MEGANE RS275 TROPHY-R

KEY FACTS

• One of 250 worldwide and 50 in Australia, this Renault Megane RS275 Trophy-R is a rare and thrilling lightweight hot hatch.
• A 275hp 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbocharged motor provides power and is paired with a six-speed manual transmission.
• With track-derived engineering coursing through its veins, this was the fastest front-wheel drive production car in the world at release; capable of 0-100km/h in 5.8 seconds, it lapped the Nürburgring Nordschleife in 7:54.36.

EQUIPMENT AND OPTIONS

• This is a track-focused machine, with attention paid to lightweight construction and paring back unnecessary components, and it weighs around 1280kg.
• This was achieved by removing the rear seats, stripping away much of the car’s sound deadening and fitting a pair of lightweight Recaro seats for the driver and passenger.
• Furthemore, the radio and air-conditioning system were removed, and a simplified centre console was fitted.
• As with the 275 Trophy, the Trophy-R is equipped with a titanium Akrapovic exhaust system.
• The RS275 Trophy-R sits low on red 19-inch Speedline alloy wheels wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 rubber.
• The car remains original and unmodified, and is sold with all delivery books and accessories.

CONDITION

• Never crashed or damaged, the car is in excellent condition and all bodywork and panels are straight and true.
• The factory-applied white paintwork is excellent, with no blemishes or marks noted by the seller.
• The simple and purposeful interior is in superb order, with some minor marks on the seat backs, slight signs of use on the suede-trimmed steering wheel, but no other perceptible wear and certainly no damage.
• Mechanically sound, the car presents no electronic errors or warnings.

SERVICE HISTORY

• At 12,829 km, Barry Bourke Renault carried out a minor service.
• In December 2016, Waverly Renault performed a minor service on the car at 9,442 km.
• The Megane has only required routine regular maintenance including oil and filter changes.

SUMMARY

This 2015 Renault Megane RS275 Trophy-R is an exceptionally rare example of the track-focused hot hatch, which remains in its original and unmodified specification. Well presented with strong mechanicals, it would suit someone looking for a fun and approachable toy to take out on the track, or is otherwise ready to hit the road with its pure, direct and visceral driving experience.

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This vehicle’s VIN has been checked against the Australian Personal Property Securities Register, and there is no security interest or other registration kind logged against the serial number. This vehicle has been checked through the Austroads NEVDIS system, and there are no markers under the written-off or stolen databases.