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...And ballistic!

New Megane is about to get very, very hot

by: Auto Express team

11 Sep 2009

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Introduction
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Peugeot reveal RC Z and BB1 electric concept
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Maserati GranCabrio
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Aston Martin Rapide
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Abarth 695 Tributo Ferrari
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Electric R8 steals show
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Renault’s electric dreams
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Mini Roadster out in open
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Ultimate Bentley GT
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Next-generation Focus on battery packs
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It’s a shocking Reva-lution!
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The 1-liter is back!
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Leon goes low to head SEAT’s green trio
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Up! big in the city
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Ultimate GTI unleashed

Bosses at Renault also announced the new Renaultsport Mégane 250 this week.

Priced at £23,000 and due in dealers in November, it will offer a choice of chassis: Sport for everyday driving, or Cup for a more dynamic ride.

The hot hatch is powered by a revised 2.0-litre turbocharged engine, giving 250bhp – that’s 20bhp more than the previous-generation R26.R.

It features extended wheelarches, side sills, a rear diffuser and a centre-exit exhaust.

Also fitted is the Renaultsport Dynamic Management electronic skid control system, plus Renaultsport Monitor, which displays 0-60mph sprint and lap times.

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IntroductionBreaking news from the Frankfurt Motor Show floor, latest pictures, reviews, videos and news.
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Peugeot reveal RC Z and BB1 electric conceptPeugeot's TT rival and a brand new electric concept get their first outings at Frankfurt
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Maserati GranCabrioMaserati has opened up about its new drop-top stunner!
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Aston Martin RapideSports orientated four-door Rapide makes its debut.
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Abarth 695 Tributo FerrariFerrari-inspired Abarth 500 confirmed for production
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Electric R8 steals showIncredible battery-powered e-tron wows Frankfurt with drivetrain that delivers supercar pace and zero emissions
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Renault’s electric dreamsFour zero-emissions cars debut as firm confirms plans for electric ‘refuelling’ network
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Mini Roadster out in openBritish firm is stealing all the headlines at this week’s Frankfurt show with an incredible new two-seater drop-top version of modern legend
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Ultimate Bentley GTSpecial edition Bentley Continental GT and GTC heading our way
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Next-generation Focus on battery packsNext-gen Focus goes AC/DC
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It’s a shocking Reva-lution!Indian firm unveils crazy electric two-seater while roomy family hatch also on way
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The 1-liter is back!2002's eco-friendly VW makes a return
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Leon goes low to head SEAT’s green trioEcomotive Leon, Altea XL, Altea all promise great mpg
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Up! big in the cityiQ sized VW Up! could see 2013 release
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Ultimate GTI unleashedMighty Golf R takes on Focus RS

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