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Fans were pleasantly surprised when Renault unveiled the limited edition Megane RS 265 Trophy – its fastest road-going car that ever made production – ahead of its scheduled debut next weekend at the Nurburgring circuit. The 2.0-liter turbocharged engine was enhanced to deliver an extra 15hp and an added 20 Nm torque at 360Nm compared to the current Megane Renaultsport 250. This results to a power-to-weight ratio of 191 hp for each ton. This means that in terms of pure power, the hot Megane can rival the Golf and Scirocco R. From an acceleration time of 6.1 seconds to get from zero to 62 mph (100 km/h), this hot hatch can now do it in 6 seconds flat.

Its top speed is faster by 2 mph (3.2 km/h) to 158 mph (254 km/h), making it slightly faster than German performance saloons that are electronically limited when driven on a long stretch of road. Based on the Cup model, the 265 Trophy is fitted with a set of high-performance Formula 1-inspired Bridgestone Potenza RE050A tires that provide greater traction whether the conditions are dry or wet.

It also features additional standard equipment including Recaro seats that have yellow seatbelts and detailing, standard Liquid Yellow i.d. metallic paint, 19" Speedline alloys in gloss black with red rim, 'Trophy' red decals on F1-style front blade and doors, Renaultsport Monitor on-board performance tracking, and LED daytime running lights. There will be only 500 units that will be built. Of this number, 50 will be offered in the UK. Each vehicle has a price tag of £27,820 on-the-road. The company will begin to take orders for this vehicle on June 20. Deliveries will begin in late July. Prices in France will start from €35,500. [via - 4wheelsnews]

Photos : 2011 Renault Megane RS 265 Trophy