Living with Renault Twingo

The Renault Twingo is a city car built by French automaker Renault, first presented at the Paris Motor Show in September 1992 and sold in continental European markets from 1993. The second generation Twingo was launched in Summer 2007.

The "Twingo" name is a portmanteau derived from the words "Twist", "Swing" and "Tango" and it is said to denote the "fun and active" "personality" of the car.

Main features, safety and economy

Engine size: 1149 ccm (70.11 cubic inches)

Fuel type: Gasoline, unleaded 95

Fuel mixed driving: 5.9 litres/100 km (40.21 miles per gallon)

Seats: 4

Drive: Front wheels

Transmission: Manual, 5-speed

Airbags: 6. Front airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine location: Front, transverse

Displacement: 1149 ccm (70.11 cubic inches)

Engine type: Inline, 4 cylinder

Max power: 60.00 PS (44 kW or 59 HP) at 5250 Rev. per min.

Max torque: 93.00 Nm (9.5 kgf-m or 68.6 ft.lbs) at 2500 Rev. per min.

Compression: 9.6:1

Bore x stroke: 69.0 x 76.8 mm (2.7 x 3.0 inches)

Fuel system: Injection

Valves per cylinder: 2

Fuel control: Overhead cam (OHC)

Lubrication system: Wet sump

Cooling system: Liquid

Gearbox: Manual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed: 151.0 km/h (93.8 mph)

0-100 km/h (0-62 mph): 13.4 seconds

Power/weight ratio: 0.0670 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis type: Hatchback

Max no. of doors: 3

Passenger space: 4,810 litres (1,271 gallons)

Cargo space: 168 litres (44 gallons)

Optional cargo space: 1,096 litres (290 gallons)

Aerodynamic dragcoefisient: 0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

Steering: Power assisted steering.

Front brakes: Ventilated disks

Rear brakes: Drums

Brake details: Antiblocking system (ABS).

Front tire dimensions: 155/65-R14

Rear tire dimensions: 155/65-R14

Dimensions and weight

Weight: 895 kg (1,973.1 pounds)

Max weight with load: 1,230 kg (2,711.7 pounds)

Towing weight: 600 kg (1,322.8 pounds)

Overall length: 3,440 mm (135.4 inches)

Overall width: 1,640 mm (64.6 inches)

Overall height: 1,430 mm (56.3 inches)

Wheelbase: 2,350 mm (92.5 inches)

Fuel capacity: 40.0 litres (10.57 gallons)

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