Mated to a manual six-speed gearbox, the 2-litre turbocharged unit drives Mégane Coupé Concept from a standstill to 100kph in just 7.2 seconds, yet it returns economical fuel consumption of just 6.5 litres/100km (154g of CO2/km). Indeed, Mégane Coupé Concept is powered by a 200hp (147kW) 2.0 Turbo petrol engine which delivers torque of 280Nm at 2,600rpm and peak power of 200hp at 5,800rpm to ensure punch and flexibility at all engine speeds for everyday motoring pleasure. Mégane Coupé Concept’s generous bumper, wide, low grille and alveolar air-intake point to the presence of a high-performance powerplant under the bonnet. The centre console extends through to the rear seats and its layered design recalls the striated bar of the headlamp modules.
This sculptural, one-piece structure, which is finished in fire red lacquer, ensures a seamless link between the exterior and the cabin. The aperture revealed by the open doors carries over to the front seat shells and the upper part of the two rear seats. Their wafer-like forms express an airy lightness, while their enveloping design is a pledge of comfort and holds the occupants firmly in place. The independent, asymmetric front seats, which rise up from the sills, seem to float in midair. The interior is redolent of the world of contemporary furniture. A carbon arm at the rear of the doors connects them to the body structure and the system ensures particularly easy access for passengers. The panelled door itself is topped by a separate glazed area and, as they open, the two parts deploy gracefully and elegantly in an independent movement redolent of dragonfly wings. The boot, which pulls open and then lifts to minimize vertical travel, echoes the kinematics of the doors which are divided into two sections. Of a total length of 4.51 metres, Mégane Coupé Concept features a modern, dynamic silhouette with taut lines that seem to suggest perpetual movement, while its alert, expressive front-end looks point at once to a truly dynamic personality. Mégane Coupé Concept symbolizes Renault’s vision of what a genuine compact sports coupe should deliver, namely character and dynamism, two traits epitomized by the show car’s unprecedented door-opening kinematics.ĭistinctive looks that exude personality and dynamism
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Mégane Coupé Concept targets drivers who are not only drawn by the notion of driving pleasure but who also seek to express their personality through their vehicle. Like New Laguna, it points to an evolution towards more fluid, sportier styling from Renault. As for the Mégane concept’s impact on the next Mégane, it’s safe to bet that the double gullwing doors won’t make it to production.Renault has chosen the Geneva Motor Show to take the wraps off its Mégane Coupé Concept show car which foreshadows a compact production coupe to be released at a later date.
Renault executives said the Mégane coupe concept’s menacing front-end treatment is an especially good indication as to what we’ll see at the Paris auto show later this year, when the production version of the new Mégane appears. The overall style of the interior is either incredibly cool or as 1980s as a Casio calculator watch. The cabin has everything you’d expect in a concept car: brushed aluminum, leather, and tons of red plastic. The Mégane concept rides on 21-inch alloy wheels, has huge Brembo brake calipers, and is fitted with an automatic transmission. Renault says officially that the Mégane coupe concept “points to an evolution towards more fluid, sportier styling from Renault.” We agree-the Mégane coupe concept is not exactly bashful-looking, with a jutting snout similar to that of the Laguna coupe concept we saw last September in Frankfurt. It took awhile, but the end result was worth the wait. Little by little, thin strips of fabric were slowly peeled away by a dance troupe. With all the strategic media leaks, blabbering blogs, and nonstop news coverage, it’s rare to discover a real surprise when the dust sheet is finally lifted.Īfter going into detail about the new Koleos SUV, Laguna GT, and Twingo RS, the only thing that remained was the identity of the mystery car lurking to the side of Renault’s show stand. The Mégane coupe concept was a shocker at the 2008 Geneva auto show, if only because Renault actually managed to keep the car a secret.
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