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Vukovic reveal technical details of the new Mégane TCR

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Vukovic Motorsport has revealed further technical information behind the new-for-2018 TCR-specification Renault Mégane, the latest TCR car announced last month by the Swiss team.

The reigning and outgoing DTC Series-winning team are developing the new car with authorisation from Renault Sport for sale next year to customers, with confirmation today that Liechestein-based Lehmann Motorentechnik will be developing the car’s 1.8-litre , 350bhp engine.

Bosch will develop the car’s electronics suite, including the engine management system, power box, wiring loom and dashboard.

French firm 3MO will provide the car’s gearbox, a departure from what’s become the TCR standard, with the Honda Civic, Audi RS 3 LMS, SEAT León and Volkswagen Golf all using a Sadev sytsem.

OZ Wheels and KW Suspension are the chosen wheel and shock absorber suppliers.

Renault Mégane TCR technical specifications

Body shell
FIA App. J, Art. 253.8.1.b compliant reinforced bodyshell with multipoint welded safety cage. High resistance steel & carbon.

Engine
4-cylinder, 1,798cc , transverse direct injection turbo. 350bhp/420Nm torque.

Electronics
BOSCH Motorsport engine management, wiring loom, power box & dashboard.

Transmission
Front-wheel drive, 3MO gearbox with external slip differential set-up.

Clutch
SACHS twin disc.

Suspension
Front: McPherson with two-way adjustable dampers, anti-roll bar, adjustable roll centre and cinematics.
Rear : Torsion beam with two-day adjustable dampers and anti-roll bar.

Brakes
Front: 380mm AP ventilated discs – six piston callipers.
Rear: AP disc – two piston calipers.

Weight
1,285kg including driver.