Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Mini
Production years: 1998
The Twingo was unveiled by Renault at the 1998 Paris Motor Show and became the smallest vehicle in the automaker's lineup.
Designed for crowded cities and small parking lots, the Twingo offered a vast interior and fuel-efficient engines that made it a favorite for urban drivers, especially for those who had to do the school runs. In addition, it tried to fit the car with a wide variety of options that transformed it into one of the best in-city vehicles. And it could do well on highways, too.
With its unibody design the front fascia was penned so that the hood was continued by the wide windshield. The Twingo was quite an appearance on the market. Its headlights resembled a pair of wandering eyes, and the smiling grille installed in the lower bumper confirmed that Renault didn't want to threaten anyone. The car was available exclusively with two wide doors and a tailgate. Despite its size, the mini-MPV featured very wide windows. On top of that, the automaker offered a canvas top as an option.
The interior was very roomy for the car's size. In addition, the rear bench could slide back and forth, thus creating even more legroom for rear-seated passengers. At the front, the low-mounted seats and the almost flat dashboard featured a tiny instrument cluster fronting the driver. The speedometer, on the other hand, was mounted on top of the dash panel in the middle. Even though the base trim level featured cranked windows and no AC, the top trim level was provided with more features, including the panoramic removable roof.
Under the hood, Renault installed an older generation of 1.2-liter engines, which were upgraded later on with newer versions. Power went to the front wheels via a five-speed manual only.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.2L 16V 5MT (75 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1149 cm3 |
Power: | 55 KW @ 5500 RPM 75 HP @ 5500 RPM 74 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 77 lb-ft @ 4250 RPM 104 Nm @ 4250 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 10.6 gallons (40.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 104 mph (167 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 155/65 R14S |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 135.2 in (3434 mm) |
Width: | 64.2 in (1631 mm) |
Height: | 56 in (1422 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.7/54.1 in (1,415/1,374 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 92.4 in (2347 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 9.2 cuFT (261 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.33 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 1995 lbs (905 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 2767 lbs (1255 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 49 mpg US (4.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 40.6 mpg US (5.8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 138 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.2L 8V 5MT (60 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1149 cm3 |
Power: | 43 KW @ 5250 RPM 58 HP @ 5250 RPM 58 BHP @ 5250 RPM |
Torque: | 69 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM 94 Nm @ 2500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 10.6 gallons (40.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 94 mph (151 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 155/65 R14S |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 135.2 in (3434 mm) |
Width: | 64.2 in (1631 mm) |
Height: | 56 in (1422 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.7/54.1 in (1,415/1,374 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 92.4 in (2347 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 9.2 cuFT (261 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.33 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 1973 lbs (895 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 2712 lbs (1230 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 49 mpg US (4.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 40.6 mpg US (5.8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 138 g/km |