Though F1 racing hasn’t had much traction in the U.S., especially after the whole “Rubber Gate” scandal at Indy last year, it’s still as popular as pro wrestling in Europe. (Everybody loves pro wrestling, right?)
In honor of its triumph in the 2005 Constructor’s title and the drivers’ title being awarded to its wheel man Fernando Alonso, Renault has launched a version of its Megane compact called the Megane Renaultsport 225. The special French racing blue paint still looks wet and is adored with commemorative Renault F1 Team decals and badging.
You won’t find any power upgrades here (Boo!), although this special edition does come with an upgraded sound system, climate control, nice looking “black gloss” 18-inch wheels and blue trim sewn about the interior.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
sr20de @ Jan 20th 2006 10:57AM
Nicely styled Euro hatch, but style without power is lame!
CJ @ Jan 20th 2006 11:18AM
225hp not enough for you? Nice wheels.
Slo-Mo-Shun @ Jan 20th 2006 1:10PM
What? No Hanjin/Telefonica/elf stickers? What a rip...
Nono @ Jan 20th 2006 3:24PM
"but style without power is lame" ??? most of american cars cannot compete with this megane, it's way too powerfull
VW-Guy @ Jan 20th 2006 5:25PM
If 225hp in this tidy package is "without power" let me ask you what you drive that can and will smoke this thing sr20de.