CARBON FIBRE RENAULTSPORT MEGANE TROPHY-R WHEELS

While Renaultsport has a fantastic record when it comes to producing seriously impressive hot hatches, the Megane Trophy-R took its development to new levels. Building on a deeply impressive chassis and powerful turbocharged engine, it incorporated sophisticated Ohlins dampers, an Akrapovic titanium exhaust, carbon composite bonnet and a carbon rear diffuser, as well as other weight-saving modifications. The RS Trophy-R Nürburgring Specification added carbon ceramic brakes and dynamic air intakes, as well as carbon-fibre wheels. The Megane in this particular specification holds the current FWD lap record; only two of these cars were shipped to the UK.



This lot consists of an original set of carbon-fibre wheels, which were available as an expensive cost option for the 30 RS Trophy-R cars manufactured for the UK market. In size 8.5Jx19, the wheels save 2.1kg per corner over the Trophy-R’s Fuji Light wheels, and 4kg per corner of the standard Trophy.

The wheels are shod in a set of Bridgestone Potenza S007 high speed performance tyres in size 245/35R19, designed specifically for Renaultsport. Both the wheels and tyres are in new and unused condition, and are safely kept in their individual zip-up storage bags. Also included is a factory-supplied set of new wheel bolts and centre caps, along with the original Sabelt net, designed to secure the wheels into the purpose-built transportation space in the rear of the car.

This could be a great way to enhance a standard Megane Trophy model, bringing genuine benefits to reducing unsprung mass; or an ideal addition to a rare Trophy-R model that was not originally specified with the wheels from the factory.

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