New 'Ring Record - Renault Megane RS Trophy-R

[Sioso]

FWD production car record stolen from the Civic Type R

[Citroënbender]

Vive la France! 🇫🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷

I admit to watching The Official Payne (poor bloke got skewered by YT) and his mates at Auto Addiction sometimes. CarFreitag is much more interesting to me than something like F1.

[Polyal]

Nice, the old -R's still hold their value for an old Frenchy too damn it

[mike_nofx]

Interesting, but much like the Olympics or World Cups, I prefer the men’s competition.

[Citroënbender]

I’ve got a friend who would love to have a sauna with you.

Isn’t it like arguing white wine vs red?

[M&Ms]

The Civic Type R time was set using (non-optional) Sport Cup 2 tyres, the Renault had factory spec Bridgestones! Mind you, there have been some changes to the track recently which have made it a little faster.

[DJM83]

Originally Posted by mike_nofx

Interesting, but much like the Olympics or World Cups, I prefer the men’s competition.

Assuming these are girls cars?

Good job.

[Polyal]

Originally Posted by DJM83

Assuming these are girls cars?

Good job.

If thats how girls drive then pass me a skirt, ill join them!

[PooDog]

girls

[Crazy Dazz]

so the "production" car record is taken by a completely non-standard car, which was specifically developed for the purpose.

Rather pointless really.

I'm starting to agree with James May, on his continued rant against cars developed for the N-ring.

[Big_Daz]

Originally Posted by Crazy Dazz

so the "production" car record is taken by a completely non-standard car, which was specifically developed for the purpose.

Rather pointless really.

I'm starting to agree with James May, on his continued rant against cars developed for the N-ring.

How is it "Non Standard"?? Its a car that Renault is selling in this specification to consumers, hence the "Production car record" part of it.... And its not something new for them either the last 2 generations of Renaultsport Megane's have had R Versions also which have pretty well been the benchmark of hot hatch's at the time...

[GASWAGON]

I don't eat snails.

But yes it is damn quick for a hot hatch thats for sure!!!!!

[M&Ms]

I wonder what an FGX XR8 would do at the Ring (minus speed limiter)

[b0son]

I'd be surprised if it was much quicker, if at all. Is the straight long enough to make up the huge deficit it would have through the twisty bits?

[GASWAGON]

A 'Holy Grail' FGXR 8.

Now that would be something to see!!!!!!!

[Chopped]

Originally Posted by M&Ms

I wonder what an FGX XR8 would do at the Ring (minus speed limiter)

I’d be surprised if it was any quicker than the VE SS ute holden took over there. I think it did 8min 30 something?? (off memory)
I don’t think the power advantage would reflect in the lap time.

[FG50T]

So this girls car that only has 220kw is only quicker than an M4, M2 Competition, 997.2 Turbo S & GT3, GT-R and Gallardo LP570-4 Superleggera?

I think I'll have to reserve judgment until I find out how fast a tough guy can drive it in a straight line in a 1/4 mile

[Crazy Dazz]

Originally Posted by Big_Daz

How is it "Non Standard"??

So you're claiming this is a standard Megane?
I don't think so.

[Crazy Dazz]

Originally Posted by FG50T

I think I'll have to reserve judgment until I find out how fast a tough guy can drive it in a straight line in a 1/4 mile

I guarantee you it would be nowhere near as fast as a purpose built drag car.

It also wouldn't beat a Nascar around a banked oval track,

nor would it make coffee as good as a $20 machine from K-Mart.

So if you happen to live in Germany, and you want a car for driving around the N-ring, then this is a brilliant option.

[Big_Daz]

Originally Posted by Crazy Dazz

So you're claiming this is a standard Megane?
I don't think so.

That's exactly what I am claiming... For the sake of Clarity, my definition of "Standard" when it comes to cars is what you purchase brand new from the Manufacturer... You will be able to walk into a Renault Dealership here in Australia and order/purchase this car.. that's Standard in my book.

[Whitey-AMG]

Originally Posted by M&Ms

The Civic Type R time was set using (non-optional) Sport Cup 2 tyres, the Renault had factory spec Bridgestones! Mind you, there have been some changes to the track recently which have made it a little faster.

The best bit about it is that the Renault goes about its job without looking like a plastic bag full of smashed crabs ! ( The Honda R is hard to look at on a full stomach )
Go the Renault.. looks awesome , goes awesome.

[Franco Cozzo]

Originally Posted by mike_nofx

Interesting, but much like the Olympics or World Cups, I prefer the men’s competition.

Its alright mate in this day and age that's acceptable, no one is going to pay out on you.

I prefer watching females bounce around to be honest

[mike_nofx]

Originally Posted by Franco Cozzo

Its alright mate in this day and age that's acceptable, no one is going to pay out on you.

I prefer watching females bounce around to be honest

Think about it, if I were gay.... I’d like this car.

[Citroënbender]

I don’t mind the subject car and my Konfetka definitely has XX chromosomes, having pushed out two children. One of my gay acquaintances drives a V8 Mustang. I think stereotyping sexuality by car choice is fraught.

[DJM83]

Originally Posted by mike_nofx

Think about it, if I were gay.... I’d like this car.

Are you saying I'm gay because I like this car?


Also lol comments re not standard

https://www.caradvice.com.au/758220/...hy-r-revealed/

[Whitey-AMG]

Originally Posted by DJM83

Are you saying I'm gay because I like this car?

Everyone knows that real tuff blokey hetero men were all born before 1980 and all drive big capacity > 5L V8’s. Check your credentials against this rule asap cos you may find there a lot more gay men out there than we all think....

[Franco Cozzo]

Originally Posted by Bluey-GT

Everyone knows that real tuff blokey hetero men were all born before 1980 and all drive big capacity > 5L V8’s. Check your credentials against this rule asap cos you may find there a lot more gay men out there than we all think....

Ah well looks like we all just increased our chances of scoring by 50%

[Citroënbender]

All the gays are macho, can’t you see their leather shine?