Renault has revealed the hot Renaultsport version of its refreshed Twingo.
As with the regular models the biggest change is at the front, which gets a much-needed dose of character thanks to a successful restyling exercise. Aping the Clio Renaultsport, the Twingo edition also features a ‘blade’ device in the lower valance that’s supposed to evoke Renault’s Formula 1 heritage.
But the rear hasn’t been forgotten, and it receives a diffuser, tailgate spoiler and wheel arch extensions.
As before, power comes from a 131 bhp (98 kW / 133 PS), 1.6 litre normally-aspirated engine that develops 160 Nm (118 lb/ft) of torque.
It’s around three percent more efficient than before though, with CO2 emissions of 150 g/km and average fuel consumption of 43.4 mpg (6.5 l/100km). But that’s still not particularly impressive, and even the rival Abarth 500 manages 52.3 mpg (5.4 l/100km).
There’ll also be a Gordini version for most markets, complete with 17” black wheels, leather trim and trademark body stripes. However, it won’t be available in Britain, as the Gordini nameplate was included in the model cull that Renault UK announced at the end of last year.
Sales of the 2012 Twingo Renaultsport are due to begin in mid-March. Prices for the UK have yet to be confirmed, but in France it’ll be €16,900, with the Gordini costing €1,200 extra.
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As with the regular models the biggest change is at the front, which gets a much-needed dose of character thanks to a successful restyling exercise. Aping the Clio Renaultsport, the Twingo edition also features a ‘blade’ device in the lower valance that’s supposed to evoke Renault’s Formula 1 heritage.
But the rear hasn’t been forgotten, and it receives a diffuser, tailgate spoiler and wheel arch extensions.
As before, power comes from a 131 bhp (98 kW / 133 PS), 1.6 litre normally-aspirated engine that develops 160 Nm (118 lb/ft) of torque.
It’s around three percent more efficient than before though, with CO2 emissions of 150 g/km and average fuel consumption of 43.4 mpg (6.5 l/100km). But that’s still not particularly impressive, and even the rival Abarth 500 manages 52.3 mpg (5.4 l/100km).
There’ll also be a Gordini version for most markets, complete with 17” black wheels, leather trim and trademark body stripes. However, it won’t be available in Britain, as the Gordini nameplate was included in the model cull that Renault UK announced at the end of last year.
Sales of the 2012 Twingo Renaultsport are due to begin in mid-March. Prices for the UK have yet to be confirmed, but in France it’ll be €16,900, with the Gordini costing €1,200 extra.
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