£21,995 (Est: £22,000 - £25,000)
2008 Renault Megane R26.R
Iconic Auctioneers • UK • 26 Jun 2025
Market Position:
Mid-Market
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£21,995 (Est: £22,000 - £25,000)
2008 Renault Megane R26.R
UK • 26 Jun 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 2008 Renault Megane R26.R is a track-focused hot hatch with relatively low mileage (37,000 miles). It boasts a comprehensive service history, recent cambelt replacement, and desirable options like a working radio and air conditioning, making it a compelling purchase for enthusiasts.
Condition
8
The car is described as being in excellent condition for its age and usage. There are some minor cosmetic imperfections, such as wear on the stickers, flaws on the carbon fiber bonnet, and a small crack in the Perspex rear window (although a replacement is included). The interior is in excellent condition, with minimal wear on the bucket seats. The car has been well-maintained, with recent cambelt replacement and an extensive service history.
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37,000 miles
VF1CM2H9640880176
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
YSU 510
2008
Auction
£21,995 (Est: £22,000 - £25,000)
2008 Renault Megane R26.R
Iconic Auctioneers • UK • 26 Jun 2025
Market Position:
Mid-Market
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Description
Background: Hot hatches have gotten faster, Nürburgring lap records now trade hands constantly and the car that arguably kicked off this performance war was the 227bhp Renault Megane R26R in 2008.
A stripped-down, track-focused version of the R26, the R26R lapped the Nürburgring in eight mins 17 seconds — quicker than a Porsche Cayman S — and proudly wore that time on its side windows.
Renault planned to build 450 units, with 230 for the UK at £22,990 each, but the financial crash slashed that to just 159.
To unlock performance, Renaultsport cut 120kg from the standard R26.
Out went the rear seats, in came a half-cage, plastic side windows, carbon bonnet, fixed-back racing seats and Sabelt harnesses.
The 2-litre turbo engine kept its 227bhp, with minor tweaks like an optional titanium exhaust.
The gearbox and limited-slip diff were carried over, but suspension was retuned with softer springs and improved dampers.
Sticky Toyo tyres wrapped red alloys, hiding red Brembo brakes ben...
Price Analysis vs Other Megane R26.Rs
£17,956
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£21,825
Median Price (Since 2020)
£41,540
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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