- Less than 40,000 km from new
- Delivered new in France, service book
- Limited series of 450 numbered cars
- No reserve
The ultimate evolution of the Mégane RS F1 Team R26, the R26.R was considerably lighter, thanks to the removal of any unnecessary equipment and the use of ultra-light materials. Formidably effective, it set the lap record for front-wheel drive cars at the Nürburgring with a time of 8 minutes and 17 seconds in June 2008.
This example, finished in a deep black, is numbered 76 out of the 230 UK-series cars (from a total production of 450). It was nonetheless supplied new with left-hand drive by Renault Boulogne and first registered on 13 March 2009. Its current owner was won over by its rarity and low mileage, as well as by the mechanical improvements made to it: the addition of a dump valve, a bigger intercooler and a modification to the air box increased its original performance. The last major service was carried out in April 2022 and as well as an oil and filter change included the replacement of the accessory and timing belts, the water pump and the front brake discs and pads. It has covered less than 8000 km since, and the odometer was reading under 40,000 km at the time this catalogue went to press. This authentic collector’s model is a testament to Renault Sport’s expertise: don’t miss this opportunity, as its rarity guarantees it an outstanding future in the greatest collections.