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Renault Twingo 1.2

General information

ModelRenault Twingo 1.2
Year1996
CategorySmall city/economy cars
Rating57 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1239 ccm (75.60 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel mixed driving9.1 litres/100 km (25.85 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed
Airbags6

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1239 ccm (75.60 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power54.00 PS (40 kW or 53 HP) at 5300 Rev. per min.
Max torque91 Nm (9.3 kgf-m or 67.1 ft.lbs) at 2800 Rev. per min.
Bore x stroke74.0 x 72.0 mm (2.9 x 2.8 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder2
Fuel controlOverhead cam (OHC)
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed150.0 km/h (93.2 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)14.0 seconds
0-60 miles13.4 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0667 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeHatchback
Max no. of doors3
Passenger space3820 litres (1,009 gallons)
Cargo space168 litres (44 gallons)
Optional cargo space1096 litres (290 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDrums
Brake detailsABS ABS

Dimensions and weight

Weight810 kg (1,785.7 pounds)
Overall length3440 mm (135.4 inches)
Overall width1640 mm (64.6 inches)
Overall height1430 mm (56.3 inches)
Wheelbase2680 mm (105.5 inches)
Fuel capacity40.0 litres (10.57 gallons)

Other specifications

CO2 emissions231.0 g/km
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