Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Mini
Production years: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Renault had a long history of small sporty hatchbacks, and the Twingo RS was just the car to prove the French carmaker's expertise in that area.
Renault introduced the second generation of the Twingo in 2007 at the Geneva Motor Show and waited until the following year to launch its sportiest version, the Twingo RS. Like its other brothers, the Clio RS and the Megane RS, the little brother was available with a Cup package as well that added 17" light wheels, stiffer suspension, and a racy-look.
The RS version featured an aggressive bumper with a black, trapezoidal center side and two silver side pods that hosted the fog-lights at the front. Its slightly widened front fenders featured body-colored plastic molds. Renault installed a small roof-spoiler on top of the tailgate in the rear, which was slightly longer for the Cup package.
Inside, the little French vehicle featured all the advantages from its non-RS sibling with the rear sliding bench that could make more room for passengers or for the trunk. The RS trim added sport aluminum pedals, and a tachometer mounted on the steering column, and "Renault Sport" letterings on the hand-brake lever and on the seats.
Under the hood, Renault Sport installed a 1.6-liter engine that provided 133 hp. It wasn't the most potent four-pot unit developed by the French specialist team, but it was powerful enough for the small hot-hatch. The engineers paired it with a 5-speed manual.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 16V 5MT (133 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1598 cm3 |
Power: | 98 KW @ 6750 RPM 133 HP @ 6750 RPM 131 BHP @ 6750 RPM |
Torque: | 118 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM 160 Nm @ 4400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 10.6 gallons (40.1 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/45 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 142 in (3607 mm) |
Width: | 66.5 in (1689 mm) |
Height: | 57.9 in (1471 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.5/56.9 in (1,461/1,445 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 93.2 in (2367 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 8.1 cuFT (229 L) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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CO2 Emissions: | 165 g/km |