| Renault Megane GT
High performance day-in day-out
With Megane GT, Renault covers the high-performance compact car segment, which is booming across Western Europe. Renault Megane GT is available in coupe and hatchback versions boasting a smart, sports-inspired interior in keeping with the assertive exterior design.
Renault Megane GT meets the demanding expectations of customers seeking driving pleasure first and foremost. An advanced-technology chassis affords sprightly performance with no compromise on comfort. With a choice of two outstanding engines (165 hp 2.0 T petrol, or 150 hp 2.0 dCi diesel), Renault Megane GT captures the very essence of sensational driving experience, day-in day-out. Renault Megane GT is made at the Renault plant in Palencia, Spain, and will be released toward the end of 2006.
The Western European market for high-performance compact cars (140 to 160 hp) is rocketing. From a marginal 2% in 2002, it has grown to account for around 20% of C-segment diesel cars today. To address this demand, Renault is releasing the new Renault Megane GT.
Distinctive design
Renault Megane GT, available in coupe and hatchback formats, is a full-fledged member of the Megane range, and takes the place of the Dynamique trim version with 165 hp 2.0 T petrol or 150 hp 2.0 dCi diesel engine. The car's strong personality shows through in a highly assertive exterior design, complete with spoiler and chrome-finished radiator grill surrounds on the front bumper, side skirts, hatch airfoil, special 17'' aluminium wheels in dark metallic finish, and a dual chrome-finish central exhaust outlet with tailpipe trim in dark metallic finish and "GT" badge. Renault Megane GT comes in a choice of eight body colours, including the exclusive "metal blue".
The interior styling abounds with sports features such as bucket seats, leather-covered steering wheel with "GT" badge, and aluminium pedals and footrest. Leather upholstery is available on option. The tone is modern and vibrant, with stippled stainless steel paint finish on the central dashboard panel, glove compartment trim and inside door handles, and a blue-grey background for the instrument dials. The upholstery features beaded stitching, and the seatbelt straps are in silver-grey.
Choice of diesel or petrol engine
Renault Megane GT is available with the 2.0 dCi diesel engine, a powerful yet economical unit that implements up-to-the-minute technologies including piezo-electric injectors, 1600-bar common rail and variable-nozzle turbocharger. With power output reaching 150 hp (110 kW) at 4000 rpm and torque 340 Nm at 2000 rpm, this engine is among the most efficient in its category. With drive coupled through a six-speed manual gearbox, the diesel-powered Renault Megane GT gets snappy response across an extended range, comparable to that of a petrol version. Renault Megane GT 2.0 dCi also boasts best-in-class fuel economy and pollution control, consuming just 5.4 l per 100 km, and emitting just 144 g of CO2 per km.
To address motorists who prefer a petrol power pack, Renault Megane GT is also available with the 2.0 T engine, which develops maximum power of 165 hp (120 kW) at 5000 rpm and maximum torque of 270 Nm at 3250 rpm. Coupled with a six-speed manual gearbox, this engine propels Megane GT from 0 to 100 km/h in just 8.3 s.
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