What engine is in Renault Twingo?
What engine is in Renault Twingo?
Twingo buyers have a choice of three-cylinder petrol engines: a 1.0-litre with 69bhp which claims 0-62mph in 14.5 seconds and an 89bhp turbocharged 0.9-litre that promises a time of 10.8 seconds. The more powerful 99bhp version of the same engine only appears in the Twingo GT, which is no longer available new.
What is a Renault Twingo like?
With its rear-engined layout, it sounds like it should be sporty, but while a GT model was offered, the Twingo isn’t much fun to drive. Where it performs best is when it’s used as a city car, where its super-tight turning circle and nippy engines deliver a drive that makes negotiating city traffic a breeze.
Does Renault still make Twingo?
Renault Twingo to be discontinued, to be succeeded by new model based on Renault 5 prototype – report. The Renault Twingo will not live on beyond its current, third generation, CEO Luca de Meo said in a statement to L’Automobile Magazine.
Is a Renault Twingo a good first car?
The Renault Twingo gets a big thumbs up as a first car due to it being easy to manoeuvre, compact but spacious, and of course, stylish.
Is Renault Twingo petrol or diesel?
There’s no diesel option, but both petrol engines are impressively efficient, and the Twingo won’t cost a lot to run.
Is Renault Twingo rear-wheel drive?
The Renault Twingo name has always been associated with fiercely individual city cars, and the latest version is no exception. It’s a rival to the far more conventional Citroen C1, Skoda Citigo, Kia Picanto, Hyundai i10 and Volkswagen up!, and is notably unique in being rear-engined, with rear-wheel drive.
What is the RenaultSport Twingo 133 Cup?
In one way this Renaultsport Twingo 133 Cup is an even more Spartan version of the standard car, trimming weight and increasing performance, thus gaining the “Cup” tag that has been screwed on to Clios of a similar ethos. On the other hand it is a de-specced hot Twingo, a cheaper entry into the world of RenaultSport.
How much does a Renault 133 Cup cost?
The 133 Cup costs £700 less than the standard version, but naturally comes with the Cup chassis pack thrown in, which is normally a £650 option. With just 270 Twingo Renaultsports finding UK owners this year – 30 per cent of total Twingo sales – Renault will be hoping the reduced price will help to shift a few more units, too.
How does the Suzuki Swift Sport compare to the Twingo 133?
The Twingo 133 with the Cup chassis was half a second quicker than the Suzuki Swift Sport around a lap of the Bedford Autodrome’s West Circuit when we timed the two. Not that lap times are everything, you understand…
Does the Renault Twingo make a good track day companion?
Mind you, ESP deactivated, the Cup makes a brilliant track day companion. The Twingo was lightly refreshed in 2012 to maintain the Renault Sport family resemblance, gaining a bigger rear spoiler, a few interior changes and the introduction of Liquid Yellow paint to the options list (£1300).
