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PRESS RELEASE
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Toyo Proxes R888 is fitted on Mégane Renault Sport R26.R model
as an original equipment tires and sets new Nürburgring record. |
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OSAKA, JAPAN – August 6, 2008 -
TOYO TIRE & RUBBER Co., LTD. (President and CEO: Kenji Nakakura)
announces that Toyo Proxes R888 tires have been chosen by Renault Sport
to be fitted to their Mégane R26.R model.
Conceived and designed by Renault Sport, the Mégane R26.R is the
sportiest version ever produced of this popular car. Launched at the
British International Motor Show last week, the Mégane R26.R is
available from October in a limited edition of just 450 models, each
with a plaque identifying the model number.
Prior to its unveiling in London, the Mégane R26.R also broke the lap
record for a front wheel drive car at the Nürburgring. The car, fitted
with 225/40R18 Toyo Proxes R888 tires completed the lap in just 8
minutes 17 seconds, setting a new record for a front wheel drive
production car. The Nürburgring record and limited edition production
run make the Mégane R26.R an instant classic and a very desirable
proposition for collectors.
Toyo Proxes R888 tires are an option on the Mégane Renault Sport R26.R
in conjunction with a roll cage for those who want to use the car on
track. As the car is a lightweight circuit special with an unrivalled
performance to price ratio, a roll cage and track tires are anticipated
to be a popular option.
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August 06,
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