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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