Megane RS Trophy vs Alpine A110

Experience Format

Briefing

Our senior ARDS Race Instructor will give a full briefing detailing the important information you need to know before getting behind the wheel and heading out on track; circuit layout, racing line, turn in, apex, exit, braking, throttle control, driving Position, steering, pedal control, gear change, understanding paddle shift, overtaking and flag signals. As part of the briefing we have a unique CGI sequence which shows how a vehicle reacts to the inputs made by the driver including; chassis dynamics, weight transfer, oversteer and understeer.

Instructor Demonstration

3 laps

Our advanced ARDS qualified race instructors will help guests learn the circuit and get the most out of the Renault Megane and enjoy their time on track.

Guest drives the Renault Megane RS Trophy

6 laps

Renault has a record for developing fast and entertaining performance cars - the new Megane RS Trophy doesn't disappoint. The Renault Megane RS Trophy has immediately planted itself as one of the current greats. Thruxton is the perfect place to experience the Renault Megane RS with a combination of fast sweeping corners and tighter combination corners at the complex and chicane allows the Renault Megane RS to demonstrate everything it has to offer.

Guest drives the Alpine A110

6 laps

Get ready to drive one of the best-judged real-world performance cars currently on sale - The Alpine A110. Thruxton is the perfect place to experience the Alpine A110. The combination of fast sweeping corners and tighter combination corners at the complex and chicane allow the Alpine A110 to show off everything it has to offer.

High Speed Passenger Ride In The Alpine A110

1 laps

Your ARDS race instructor will finish the experience off with a high-speed white knuckle ride in the Alpine A110.

About the Megane RS Trophy vs Alpine A110

This experience puts the driver behind the wheel of two fantastic models from Groupe Renault - the Alpine A110 and Renault Megane RS Trophy, on track at Thruxton.

Direct from Renault is the Megane RS Trophy. The RS Trophy features a firm chassis - with the Renault 4Control four-wheel steering system, limited-slip differential, Brembo brakes behind 19-inch wheels, driven by a 1.8-litre turbo engine with 297BHP through a paddle-shift gearbox, all wrapped in an aggressively styled, bespoke badged front-wheel-drive hot hatch.

Next is the Alpine A110. The original from the late sixties was a lightweight, compact, highly agile sports car that the Alpine-Renault team used to claim the World Rally Championship manufacturers’ title in 1973. The same core elements of lightness and agility have been used by Alpine to resurrect and build the new A110 for the modern day. The result is stunning and has catapulted the A110 straight to the top of the sports car tree.

As soon as you seat yourself in the driver's seat, the Alpine A110 wraps around you. Fire up the engine and head out on track. The performance is fantastic, the lightness of the car will amaze you. Thruxton is the perfect place to experience the Alpine A110. The combination of fast sweeping corners and tighter combination corners at the complex and chicane allow the Alpine A110 to show off everything it has to offer.

Two truly stunning cars from Renault, which excite and excel in their respective categories.

The Cars

Renault Megane Trophy

The master of front-wheel-drive? The Renault Mégane Trophy is the most entertaining hot hatch experience around. There are few hot hatches that will delight and surprise you as much as the Mégane.

0-60: 5.7 seconds
Top Speed: 160 mph
Power: 297 bhp
Torque: 420 lb/ft
Engine Size: 1.8 Litre Turbo
Gearbox: 7-speed dual-clutch
Configuration: Front-engine, front-wheel drive

Alpine A110

0-60: 4.5 seconds
Top Speed: 155 mph
Power: 249 bhp
Torque: 236 lb/ft
Engine Size: 1.8 litre, turbocharged 4-cylinder
Gearbox: 7 speed DCT
Configuration: Mid-engine, Rear-wheel-drive

: Cars with In-Car Recording

Megane RS Trophy vs Alpine A110 Availability

Open Dated Voucher

Open Voucher Valid for 12 months - £199

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Why Buy A Driving Experience From Thruxton

Our Top Reasons For Buying A Driving Experience At Thruxton

No on the day pressure to purchase expensive accident damage waiver at registration. The price you see is the price you pay.
Over 35 years of experience in operating driving experiences.
We'll automatically extend your voucher if you have to cancel due to Covid-19.
Our driving experience days operate in a covid safe environment. Find out more
Thruxton is the fastest race track in the UK and a fully licensed FIA venue - not a disused airfield.
No 70mph speed limits or numerous "cone chicanes" to keep the speed artificially slow.
Models from Ferrari, Mclaren, Aston Martin, Porsche, Audi, Jaguar, Ford, BMW, Alpine and single-seat racing cars.
You drive on the full 2.4-mile circuit as used by the British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) and other top-class championships plus we have all the expected venue spectator facilities.

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Need to Know Information

We have over 40 years of experience operating driving experiences and activities
This driving experience can be purchased as an open gift voucher valid for 12 months from the date of purchase
We'll automatically extend your voucher if an event has to be cancelled, or you can't make a date booked due to Covid-19
This driving experience operates from Thruxton Circuit in Hampshire. An FIA and Motorsport UK licenced venue
This driving experience operates in a Covid safe environment
We operate on selected weekdays and Saturdays. Please note: there is a £17 premium if you choose to book on a Saturday, payable when a date is booked
Drivers must hold a full drivers licence
On the day drivers must wear clothes that cover their arms and legs
Helmets, race boots and gloves are provided
Spectators are welcome - free of charge

360 in-car videos available for this experience

The ultimate memento of your visit to Thruxton. Our 360 cameras will capture all the action of your drive in 4K, true 360-degree video for you to enjoy afterwards on all your devices. 360 Videos can be pre-purchased online (save £5) and booked on the day of your visit.

Record your drive in 1 car - £20 (Save £5)
Record your drive in 2 cars - £30 (Save £5)
Record your drive in 3 cars - £35 (Save £5)

Why buy a driving experience at Thruxton

We are one of the very first operators of driving experiences and have an outstanding reputation for doing things properly. We have always taken great pride in making sure that every visitor has a fantastic day that exceeds their expectations, so trust us to look after you and your guests.

Everything is geared around a quality experience and we limit numbers to ensure this
We only use professional ARDS qualified race instructors who will make your drive more enjoyable
All our supercars are maintained by main dealerships and run on premium Pirelli tyres
We have a state-of-the-art hospitality building and restaurant with a viewing gallery
We will always do our best to accommodate special requests

Here's what we don't do:

We don’t restrict the circuit – you drive the full 2.4-mile FIA licenced race track
We don’t create artificial corners to slow you down
We don’t sell at cheap prices to get you here and then pressure you to buy extras on the day
We don’t cut corners on safety or quality

Tiff Needell highlights why a driving experience at Thruxton offers more than other venues.