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Renault Twingo I 1.2 (58 Hp) Automatic
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Renault Twingo:
The Renault Twingo is a city car made by the French company Renault from 1992 to 2024 across three generations. The name is a portmanteau of twist, swing, and tango.
The first-generation Twingo debuted at the Paris Motor Show on 5 October 1992, receiving its formal market launch in continental European markets beginning in April 1993. Renault launched the second-generation Twingo in the summer of 2007 – and the third-generation Twingo debuted at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show, receiving its formal market launch in September 2014. Production of the Twingo ended in the summer of 2024, to be replaced by the all-electric Renault Twingo E-Tech....(Read more on Wikipedia)
I Overview:
Renault Twingo (I). With 93 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~8.9 l/100km). Weighing only 855 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 16.4 s). The top speed reaches 150 km/h. A compact car with a rear door that swings upward to provide access to the cargo area. Seating for 4 makes it ideal for daily use.
Tested in 2003, the Twingo I received a 2-star Euro NCAP rating for adult occupant protection, reflecting its older design and limited safety features compared to contemporary standards.
1.2 (58 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
This combination of a low-power 8V engine and an automatic gearbox results in very sluggish performance, making it suitable only for strictly urban, low-speed driving.
Fuel Economy
Fuel consumption data is not provided, but given the older automatic and lower power, it's unlikely to be significantly better than the manual 58 Hp, potentially worse in real-world driving.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Charming and distinctive design
- • Spacious and versatile interior for its size
- • Excellent maneuverability in urban environments
- • Affordable to buy and run
- • Good visibility
Cons:
- • Limited safety features by modern standards
- • Underpowered engines for highway driving
- • Basic interior materials
- • Some models prone to rust
- • Older automatic transmissions can be slow
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(I: 1993 - 1996).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Renault |
| Model: | Twingo |
| Generation: | I |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.2 (58 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 1996 |
| End of production: | 2000 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Hatchback |
| Seats: | 4 |
| Doors: | 3 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 58 Hp @ 5250 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 50.5 Hp/l [Same length.] |
| Torque: | 93 Nm @ 2500 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | D7F More details about the engine D7F |
| Engine displacement: | 1149 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | OHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4 l |
| Coolant: | 5 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 69 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 76.8 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.6:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 8.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 6 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 16.4 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 16.4 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 150 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 14.7 kg/Hp, 67.8 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 9.2 kg/Nm, 108.8 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 15.6 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 855 |
| Max. weight: | 1230 |
| Max load: | 375 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 1096 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 168 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 3433 mm mm [Same length.] |
| Width: | 1630 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1423 mm mm [Same height.] |
| Wheelbase: | 2340 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1416 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1374 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 3 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Disc [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 155/70 R13 |
| Wheel rims size | 13 |
| Front suspension | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
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