For immediate release: 14 October 2011

Renault M¨¦gane Trophy first show up in China in 2011 Oct C1

 

C1 and Shanghai Audi International Circuit’ Series will take place on Oct 21st—23rd this year. As one of most popular vehicle brands around the world, Renault will be the Official Celebrity Reception Vehicles again.

C1 is the only race in China that combines celebrity, charity and car racing, organized by FRD, and has more than 10 years age. Renault as one of the racing cars in Asian Formula Racing Series and Clio series, co-operate with FRD for a long time. The most special racing car this year in C1 is Renault Mégane Trophy, one of the racing cars in Asian GT series (AGT).

The Renault M¨¦gane Trophy is a one-make racing series created and managed by Renault Sport, and the series has raced with the Renault Sport since 2005 as part of the World Series by Renault. This is the first time M¨¦gane Trophy as the racing car in China. A press conference will be held in the pit on Oct 23rd

Megane Trophy is using the official color of Renault¡ªYellow, and the huge rear wing, exaggerated rear diffuser and elegant wing doors are the most attractive part of the car. After the press conference, AGT will be started after the press conference, and at that time, you can hear the engine sound and feel the speed of this amazing car.

Detail of Megane Trophy

Type

Megane Trophy Chassis , Multi-tubular chassis

Aerodynamic features

Splitter, diffuser and rear wing

Engine

Renault V4Y, V6, 24V, 3498cc, 360bhp at 7000rpm

Gearbox

6 speed semi-automatic

Front Suspension

Double wishbones, adjustable coil springs over dampers, anti-roll bar

Rear Suspension

Double wishbones, adjustable coil springs over dampers

Shock absorbers

Sachs adjustable Brake discs ,32mm thick AP Racing Ventilated disks;

Front diameter

356mm;

Rear diameter

330mm

Wheel rims

Fond metal 18 inch one-piece forged aluminum wheels

Wheel Base

2625mm

Front and Rear Track

1,750mm and 1,700mm

Weight (unladen)

955 kg

Fuel Tank

40 Liters