RENAULT MEGANE — INSIDE AND OUTSIDE

French Renault Megane size class S. the French firm Renault was founded in 1898 by an enthusiast of the nascent car industry Louis Renault and eventually became the largest automobile company of France. In 1945 the company was nationalized and under the name of Regie Nationale des Usines Renault SA has become the property of the state. Its main products — cars and trucks — accounted for 75 percent of sales.

In the early postwar years, the greatest success of buyers used the compact, rear-engined runabout, the Renault 4CV engine with a working volume of 0.76 L. which remained on the line until 1961

In 1956, the firm has released another rear engined car called the Dauphine. It was a small runabout with a 30-strong engine working volume of 0,845 L. In the 1960-ies of the Renault Dauphine sales volume ahead of all other French cars, and until 1968 it was sold about 2 million copies.

In 1965 was released Renault 16, which became the forerunner of a new generation of vehicles with front-wheel drive. The machine was equipped with engine capacity of 1.47 litres, made almost entirely of aluminum alloys. And since 1975, the firm has started to produce only front-wheel drive cars.

One of the most popular cars of the company front-Renault 19 was released in 1989. The car willing to buy not only domestically, but also abroad. So, in 1991 Renault 19 number sold in Germany, imported cars came in first place.

The machine was extremely successful, and today, 20 years later, Renault 19, withstood several upgrades, the design differs little from modern models. And the advanced design of the machine allowed her release until the appearance in 1995 of Renault Megane I with a body of type “hatchback”.

Renault 19, produced from 1989 to 1996—a precursor to the series cars of Renault Megane

Renault Megane I 1996 issue

The production of this machine was carefully thought out. During 1995, came three – and five-door hatchbacks and sedan Megane Classic. In 1996 Renault Megane with body type “van”, which was called Renault Megane Scenic – later he became an independent model and its name has the word disappeared Megane In 1998 was released the Megane Cabriolet. All machines of this series were equipped with petrol engines working volume of 1,4 — 2,0 l and capacity from 75 to 100 PS, or two 1.9-liter diesel engines capacity from 64 to 102 HP it Should be noted that none of the “classmates” — in particular, VW Golf, Opel Astra and Peugeot 306 — did not have such a number of varieties.

The family of cars Renault Megane size class With the results of European sales 2000, ranked second with a sales volume of 620 thousand copies. The firm organized the release of a number of versions of this popular car — hatchback, sedan, station wagon, convertible and minivan.

The basis of the power plant of Renault Megane in versions coupe and convertible made engine with direct fuel injection power 140 HP five-Door hatchback was equipped with the less powerful — 107-horsepower engine.

In 2002 appeared the Renault Megane II, will take all kinds of bodies have been retained, including a convertible. In 2004, the public presented a modification of Medal Sport with a turbocharged engine capacity of 2.0 liters, develops a power of 225 HP Interestingly, hatchbacks and coupes-convertibles produced in France, the factories of Renault in the cities of Douai and Dieppe, station wagons Sport Tourer in Spain (Palencia), and sedans in Turkey (Bursa).

In 2003, the company released the car-wagon Renault Megane Estate one of the most popular modifications this series. The interior of this car is little different from other “Meganom” the same instrument panel, center console and front panel made of soft plastic, Unusual hand brake lever — it is U-shaped, resembles the handle airplane engine control.

Still, instead of the ignition key from the Megane Estate — a plastic card. To start the engine, the KSU is inserted into the slot on the front panel and press the “start” button. By the way, the map allows the machine to identify the owner — he can just approach the car automatically unlocked the doors, and the owner of the car automatically close glass, ceiling hatch and door locks. This map data is written on the settings of the seats, the radio and climate control system.

Renault Megane available in versions: sedan, five-door hatchback, three-door hatchback Megane Coach, Megane estate Sport Tourer, two-door coupe-cabriolet Megane and Megane Sport SS 2-litre turbocharged engine producing 225 HP

The Renault Megane was produced in the following versions: a sedan, five-door hatchback, three-door hatchback Megane Coach, Megane estate Sport Tourer, two-door coupe-cabriolet Megane and Megane Sport SS 2-litre turbocharged engine producing 225 HP

Universal noticeably larger than any other modifications Megane due to the increased by 61 mm base. Estate is equipped with two engines of 1.6-liter 115 HP and 2-liter 140-strong.

New Megane II quickly gained popularity due to affordable price and solid packaging, good design and excellent economic characteristics of high-powered engines. To everything, there is also an option. we offer firm, climate control, sensor of rain and snow, additional airbags, heated front seats, plastic card instead of the ignition key and engine start button.

The car was originally equipped with three petrol inline “four” with the options of 1.4 l/98 HP, 1.6 l /115 HP and 2,0 l /136 HP In the future, they were joined by two diesel engines with a working volume of 1,5 and 2,0 L. and two powerful petrol engines with options of 2.0 l/163 HP 2.0 l Turbo/225 HP

The power plant with the base 1.4-liter engine is equipped only with five-speed manual transmission and a 1.6-liter engine can be paired with both 6-speed manual transmission or a four-speed transmission”automatic” type Proactive with switching control mode, allowing you to choose between semi-automatic and automatic mode automatic transmission. In the latter case, the box adapts to the individual driving style of the driver, characteristics of road and traffic conditions.

Suspension design — for a classic French car: front – independent type McPherson, with stabilizer bar, rear — semi, with the beam working in torsion. Suspension gives the car a great ride and good stability throughout the speed range.

The design of the car Renault Megane II

The appearance of the turbodiesel 2.0 dCi 150 HP and its external performance

The designers paid a lot of attention of both active and passive safety Renault Megane. So. the car is equipped with system of stabilization of the trajectory of the ESP, which operates in conjunction with antiproportional device ASR and a system of control lack of control when turning CSV. ensure the vehicle stability when driving over unexpected obstacles, even in conditions of poor or uneven traction with the road surface.

In addition, the machine provides for the installation of the antilock braking system ABS with electronic dispenser the efforts of EBV, which allows you to keep control of the trajectory when braking and shorter braking distances in all conditions of coupling of wheels with road surface.

Renault Megane is equipped with a seatbelt system with three Isofix mounting points are intended for passengers of the vehicle; the device also provides a reliable and secure fastening of child seats. By the way, seat belts front and rear outboard seats have pre-tensioners, urging the passengers to the seats with strong blows. In addition, a limiter is used the efforts of the belt that upon impact, reduces pressure on the helm chest and shoulder sitting.

And, of course, the machine is equipped with both front and side airbags, and front and rear inflatable curtains.

In 2006, the firm made another update Renault Megane, which, however, hardly changed the appearance of the car — a few other steel headlights, front bumper (it had Parking sensors) Yes grille. But the inner content version Megane 2.0 dCi amazed by the splendor of the new 2-liter 150-strong turbodiesel.

The updated Renault Megane II — it has new headlights, grille, front bumper and... a 2-liter 150-strong turbodiesel

The updated Renault Megane II — it has new headlights, grille, front bumper and… a 2-liter 150-horsepower turbodiesel

The front part of the cabin of the Renault Megane II

Geometric diagram of the Renault Megane II

Luggage capacity of the Renault Megane sedan is 0,52 m3

The Luggage capacity of the Renault Megane sedan is 0.52 m³

When creating motor firm used the most modern technology. Thus, air is supplied into cylinders of the engine turbocharger with a variable “geometry” of the diffuser. It is noteworthy that in one working cycle of the diesel piezo injectors pressure 1600 bar five times the fuel is injected into the combustion chamber: the first two portions warm-up, the following two working portions and the last — for the complete burning of fuel. All this provides a record efficiency of a diesel engine so Renault Megane 2.0 dCi consumes about 5.4 liters of diesel per 100 km! As for petrol engines, then they, and transmission remained the same.

A small change affected the design of the steering shaft had a splined telescopic sections, insulating the steering wheel from road vibrations. By the way — steering vehicle equipped with electric power.

The Renault Megane has always enjoyed steady demand from buyers, and firm-the manufacturer is not going to part with the “goose that lays the Golden eggs.” In 2009 it expects to release third-generation Megane, while retaining almost all the modifications corresponding to the preceding editions of this interesting machine.

Technical karakterne geeks of the Renault Megane (sedan)

Length, mm………………………………………………………………………………4498

But the body width, mm……………………………………………………………. 1777

But the mirrors width, mm………………………………………………………. .2026

Height, mm…………………………………………………………………………….1460

Base, mm…………………………………………………………………………………2686

The Front track, mm…………………………………………………………………1518

Rear track, mm……………………………………………………………………..1514

Curb weight, kg……………………………………………………………1190

Working volume of engine, l………………………………………………….. 1,39

Maximum power, HP…………………………………………………..72

The type of injection…………………………………………………………… multipoint

CPP……………………………………………………………………………mehanicheskaya

Number and honestly gear……………………………………………………………………5

Maximum speed, km/h…………………………………………………….185

Acceleration to 100 km/h, …………………………………………………….12,7

Fuel consumption, l/100 km:

and gradskom mode……………………………………………………………………9,2

and country mode…………………………………………………………………5,5

in mixed mode…………………………………………………………………6,8

Luggage capacity, litres…………………………………………………………520

Fuel tank capacity, l…………………………………………………………60

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