Renault’s Megane series spawned special RS versions which were formidable performers in the hot hatch world. Several times these cars set new lap records at the Nürburgring as the fastest front wheel drive production car to lap the circuit.
Just 51 of these RB7 cars were made to Australian specifications.
The RS 265 was already very highly specified and the Red Bull version added more.
The Megane RB7’s distinguishing features includes the Etoile Black body colour, yellow coloured front bumper spoiler, mirrors and rear diffuser, Red Bull Racing’s official logos on the doors and a special roof graphic. Inside there are Recaro bucket seats, a unique gear lever knob and a numbered plaque and stand-out yellow seat belts.
The 2.0-litre 16-valve turbocharged engine produces 265 PS (261 bhp /195 kW) and 360 Nm (266 lb-ft) of torque.
This fine example delivered new in Brisbane in March 2013 to a Perth buyer. The service booklet stamps show the car has always been maintained properly. The present owner has had a new battery installed, new timing belt and water pump, as a sensible precautionary measure. The last service was at 50,922km and the car has done about 100km since then.
It remains an outstanding example of the breed – in immaculate condition throughout. There’s nothing anyone could criticise about the condition of this Megane RS. It would satisfy the most particular buyer and would sit proudly in any collection.
The numberplates REDBULL 1 are available by negotiation for Western Australian buyers.
This example would probably rate as the best example in Australia today.
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