Watch the Megane 265 around the ‘Ring

News of the Renault Megane RS 265 Trophy appears to have been hewn from the same rock of propulsion the yellow-hued FWD rocket has: just two weeks ago it was revealed and now we learn it's lapped the ‘Ring in record time.

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But you already know this. You already know the swollen performance figures of 265bhp and 265lb ft of torque, a 0-62mph time of six seconds flat and a top speed of 158mph. You already know it runs on Bridgestone tyres to help it corner at incredible speeds; speeds that have helped it lap the famous automotive torture chamber in a record front-wheel-drive-car time of 8min 7.97sec.

That, fact fans, is nine seconds faster than the Megane R.26R which held the old FWD record.

Now, see how it's done.