2019 Renault Mégane R.S. Trophy-R
Explore the Renault Mégane R.S. Trophy-R: history, verified identity, specification references, rarity evidence and real credited photos.
The 2019 Renault Mégane R.S. Trophy-R pursued performance through mass reduction, aerodynamics and chassis development. Its 300 PS engine was shared with the Trophy, so the interesting story lies in the rest of the package. Renault announced a series of 500 numbered road cars.
A different generation of Trophy-R
The 2019 model belongs to the fourth-generation Mégane and is distinct from the earlier 275 Trophy-R. Renault presented its new performance flagship around a Nürburgring programme before a public appearance at Monaco. The shared Trophy-R suffix describes a development philosophy, not one continuous production run. Keeping the generation and year in the title prevents the earlier car’s specifications or disputed production references from becoming attached to this series.
Renault: Trophy-R launch and 500-car series
The same engine, a changed performance equation
The factory release identifies a 1.8-litre engine rated at 300 ch and places the development emphasis on weight, aerodynamics and the chassis. Removing the rear seat and using a titanium Akrapovič exhaust formed part of the approach. Optional carbon wheels extended the weight-reduction theme. A prospective collector should therefore compare the actual equipment rather than assume two cars with the same power rating have the same specification or significance.
Options are part of a car, not extra production
Renault’s equipment descriptions distinguish standard and optional features, including the carbon-wheel package. Those choices can matter to an individual car’s configuration without creating additional production beyond the 500-car announced series. A numbered plaque and a striking wheel design are supporting clues. Original orders, delivery records and chassis-specific specification are stronger evidence of how a particular car left the factory.
Renault: Trophy-R launch and 500-car series
Two Nürburgring distances, two legitimate times
Renault reported 7 minutes 40.100 seconds on the 20.600 km course and 7 minutes 45.389 seconds on the official full 20.832 km lap in April 2019. The distance must stay attached to each time. Choosing the shorter figure while implying the longer course would make a comparison misleading. These are dated manufacturer performance claims, not an assertion that the car still holds a current record.
Renault: Nürburgring distances and dated times
Inspect the lightweight package as a whole
For an individual Trophy-R, confirm the edition identity before assessing the costly specialised parts. Record replacements to the bonnet, exhaust, seating, brakes and wheels, and distinguish factory options from later additions. Track preparation can alter weight and geometry after delivery. The Goodwood photograph illustrates the correct generation and edition at a public appearance; it does not inspect the car’s current components or authenticate a numbered place in the series.
Specifications and identity reference
| Year | 2019 |
|---|---|
| Engine reference | 1.8-litre turbocharged petrol; 300 ch factory rating |
| Announced series | 500 numbered vehicles |
| Configuration | Lightweight road edition; rear seat removed |
| Record distinction | 20.600 km and 20.832 km Nürburgring times stated separately |
Rarity and production scope
Renault announced 500 numbered examples of the 2019 Trophy-R. This is the documented series scope, not an independent completion or survivor audit. Optional carbon wheels and other packages sit within that series, and regional allocations are not added to it. The earlier 275 Trophy-R has a separate profile and production context; ordinary Trophy models are excluded.
What the photograph represents
The 2019 Renault Mégane R.S. Trophy-R at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. Correct-generation edition illustration; optional equipment and a specific numbered place are not authenticated by the image.
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Frequently asked questions
Why are there two Nürburgring times?
They refer to different course lengths: 20.600 km and the full 20.832 km lap. Both distances remain attached to their times.
Do carbon-wheel cars add to the 500?
No. They are option configurations within the announced numbered series, not an additional run.
What is the production-count boundary for this profile?
Renault announced 500 numbered examples of the 2019 Trophy-R. This is the documented series scope, not an independent completion or survivor audit. Optional carbon wheels and other packages sit within that series, and regional allocations are not added to it. The earlier 275 Trophy-R has a separate profile and production context; ordinary Trophy models are excluded.
Sources and further reading
Research checked 17 October 2026. Linked factory announcements and heritage records support the specifically attributed claims. Photographic descriptions identify the illustrated subject. Design analysis and suggested authentication steps are editorial interpretation.
Built in limited numbers
Renault announced 500 numbered examples of the 2019 Trophy-R. This is the documented series scope, not an independent completion or survivor audit. Optional carbon wheels and other packages sit within that series, and regional allocations are not added to it. The earlier 275 Trophy-R has a separate profile and production context; ordinary Trophy models are excluded.
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Specifications
Factory specifications may vary by model year, market and configuration.
Identity & production
- Official model
- Renault Mégane R.S. Trophy-R
Sources and verification
Source citations are being prepared for this profile.
