As their name apparently suggests, the German market special edition Renault Twingo II Night and Day versions are available exclusively in black and white color respectively. Apart from the special logos, the two versions feature a series of extras including a 2x20W CD-Radio, a panoramic electric sunroof, tinted windows and until August 31, 2008, standard AC. Both cars are equipped with a 75 Hp 1.2-liter gasoline engine and prices start from €11,900.
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Renault Twingo II Night & Day Special Editions
As their name apparently suggests, the German market special edition Renault Twingo II Night and Day versions are available exclusively in black and white color respectively. Apart from the special logos, the two versions feature a series of extras including a 2x20W CD-Radio, a panoramic electric sunroof, tinted windows and until August 31, 2008, standard AC. Both cars are equipped with a 75 Hp 1.2-liter gasoline engine and prices start from €11,900. 
Geneva: 2009 Renault Twingo RS 133 Hp
Renault released more photos and details of its new Twingo RS sport minicar that will go in sale in Notably, along with the standard Twingo RS, Renaiult will also offer customers the choice of a performance-focused Cup version. In this configuration, the Twingo RS rides a further 4mm lower than the standard settings and it also gets tuned damper settings and higher spring rates (10% stiffer front and rear). Outside, the Cup version stands out by its larger, anthracite-colored 17-inch aluminum alloy wheels with 195/40 tyres. –More details and pictures after the jump
PRESS RELEASE
NEW TWINGO RENAULTSPORT 133 – THE NEW ENTRY
POINT INTO THE WORLD OF RENAULTSPORT
Unveiled in
Its compact proportions and sharp styling echo the Twingo Concept show car which was a star of the 2006 Paris Motor Show. Twingo’s distinctive looks have been made more incisive on the new flagship Renaultsport version thanks to wider front and rear wings, sculpted side skirts and an aerodynamic spoiler which all point to the car’s sporting character. Inside, the cabin has been tailored for focused sports driving, with a number of exclusive details: Renaultsport seats featuring enhanced lateral support, aluminium pedals, a leather steering wheel and a specific rev counter.
The enjoyable handling of Twingo Renaultsport 133 combines driving enjoyment, performance and impeccable safety. The two Renaultsport chassis settings available feature wider front and rear tracks than lesser models. The standard ESP can be manually deactivated, ensuring the car is easy to use on a day-to-day basis while maintaining its sporty credentials.
Twingo Renaultsport 133 is powered by a normally-aspirated 1.6-litre 16V engine developed by Renault Sport Technologies. The engine delivers 133hp at 6,750rpm with 160Nm of torque at 4,400rpm. The unit’s punchy character is reinforced by the deeper engine note, which has been the focus of specific development. The four-into-one exhaust is a technological feat, striking a perfect balance between acoustics, performance and emissions.
Sporting looks designed for performance
To round off the Renaultsport range alongside Clio and Mégane Renaultsport, Renault has designed an affordable, high-performance hot hatch with bags of character. Twingo Renaultsport’s compact proportions and sharp styling embody its fun-to-drive, sporty nature, and are reminiscent of the Twingo Concept show car. Additional cooling for the 133hp engine is provided by a wide Renaultsport air-intake grille in the front bumper. The sculpted side sills, coupled with wider front and rear wings, underline Twingo Renaultsport’s assertive character. At the rear, the chromed exhaust tail pipe emerges through a two-tone bumper. The foglamp surrounds, door mirrors and aerodynamic spoiler all sport the same shade of dark grey. As an option, Renaultsport decals can be added to the flanks or rear bumper. Inspired by the chequered flag, these designs conjure up images of the world of motor sport.
Twingo Renaultsport 133 is fitted with 195-section tyres mounted on aluminium alloy wheels. They house substantial brake discs and calipers which provide powerful, durable braking performance. The new Twingo range-topper also introduces a new colour to the Renaultsport range, with the new Mirage Grey echoing Twingo Concept. Three other metallic shades are available (Pearl Black, Extreme Blue and Mercury) in addition to Capsicum Red.
Sports styling inside
The ergonomic driving position boasts several motor sport features, centred around the driver: aluminium pedals, four-spoke perforated leather steering wheel with dark charcoal stitching and a stitched red marker at the straight ahead point. Not only does this design offer increased comfort, it allows the driver a perfect grip in the ‘ten-to-two’ position. The rev-counter is located directly behind the steering wheel, echoing racing car design. Employing a specific typeface, the numbers grow in size as the needle approaches the red line at 7,000rpm. Just like in the cockpit of the ING Renault F1 Team’s R28 Formula 1 car, the rev-counter features a gear change alert to warn the driver as the engine approaches maximum revs.
The dark charcoal interior trim neatly expresses sporting performance. Offering additional lateral support and with excellent levels of comfort, the specific Renaultsport seats allow the driver to feel at one with the car. The colour of the Blood Orange seat belts matches the contrasting stitching on the upholstery.
As with all cars developed by Renault Sport Technologies, the Renaultsport logo can be found inside the cabin, on the rev-counter, the door sills and the front seats. Outside, the badge features on the rear hatch and engine air filter.
Combining sports performance with everyday use
With Twingo Renaultsport, the experts at Renault Sport Technologies have conquered two challenges with one car: combining true sports performance with day-to-day driveability.
This little high-performance car offers genuine driving enjoyment in total safety. The responsive, balanced chassis uses the excellent Twingo platform, and has been tuned to offer precise, consistent sports handling. ESP is fitted as standard to allow the driver to retain control in slippery conditions. However, the system can be manually deactivated and, combined with the absence of emergency braking assist, this reinforces the car’s sporty character. The assistance of the electric power steering has been tuned to offer sharp, precise response to the driver’s instructions at the wheel. Twingo Renaultsport 133 guarantees powerful, durable braking thanks to ventilated discs and bearings inherited from Mégane II, while the calipers are inherited from the New Laguna.
A composed, balanced platform
Just like all other models in the Renaultsport range, the newcomer offers two chassis options. On both, the track has been widened by 60mm at the front and 59mm at the rear compared to Twingo GT. These modifications improve stability and lateral grip.
The front suspension is a pseudo-MacPherson type arrangement, with aluminium lower arms. The adoption of pushrods on the dampers improves the performance of the anti-roll bar for even better body control.
Twingo Renaultsport’s suspension is based on an H-type programmed deflection rear beam. To improve ride and comfort, the dampers are mounted vertically and coupled with variable rate coil springs. The 24mm diameter rear anti-roll bar (compared to 22.5mm on Twingo GT) brings a stiffness gain of 25%. The anti-roll performance has been calibrated to improve rear-end agility.
The set-up of the standard chassis was honed for the best and safest balance between driving enjoyment and performance. Compared to Twingo GT, the chassis features a lower centre of gravity, thanks to a 10mm lower ride height. Stiffer springs (+30% compared to Twingo GT) and up-rated dampers (also +30%) add to the car’s sporty handling, while firmer bushing has enhanced suspension performance front and rear. The Twingo Renaultsport 133 chassis is fitted with 195/45 tyres on 16” alloy wheels.
A performance-focused Cup chassis
Twingo Renaultsport 133 is also available with an optional Cup chassis for incisive handling and maximum driving enjoyment. In this configuration, Twingo Renaultsport offers handling to satisfy the demands of any enthusiast. This chassis offers optimum body control and its natural home is on the track, where flat cornering and improved corner speed demonstrate its effectiveness.
The Cup chassis rides a further 4mm lower than the standard setting, and its lower centre of gravity improves in-corner performance thanks to reduced weight transfer. Tuned damper settings and higher spring rates (10% stiffer front and rear) bring greater performance through better body control.
Outside, the Cup chassis stands out by its larger, anthracite-coloured 17-inch aluminium alloy wheels with 195/40 tyres.
A punchy, flexible engine
Twingo Renaultsport 133 is powered by a normally-aspirated 1.6-litre 16V engine (K4M RS) which delivers 133hp at 6,750rpm and 160Nm of torque at 4,400rpm. The free-revving engine offers flexible performance and instantaneous throttle response. At low revs and in the mid-range below 4,500 rpm, Twingo Renaultsport offers lively, easy performance for everyday use. Beyond 4,500rpm, Twingo Renaultsport gives full vent to its sporting character with true punchy performance.
The 133hp 1.6 litre 16V engine has been developed from the 1,598cc petrol engine. The improved power and torque are the result of a number of modifications and improvements to the mechanical components:
- The air filling rate has been improved thanks to a specific throttle valve unit and aluminium plenum chamber, plus revised diameters and lengths for the air-inlets.
- To improve air intake and facilitate gas flow, research was carried out on the aerodynamics of the valve seats. The calibration of the camshafts was revised to a longer opening of the valves and higher lift (11mm compared to an average of 9mm).
- The design of the combustion chamber and piston enables a high compression ratio of 11.0:1, leading to enhanced combustion and efficiency and reduced harmful emissions.
- The continuously-variable inlet camshaft improves performance right across the rev range. The actuator varies the timing setting to optimise valve opening and closing.
Sports performance and acoustic enjoyment
The experts at Renault Sport Technologies have worked hard to give the Twingo Renaultsport 133 an engine note in keeping with its sporting character. The engine noise is minimal at low revs, but builds mid-way through the rev range to become ‘fiery’ when pushed to its limits.
The four-into-one exhaust manifold, made from thin-walled steel, forms the object of a patent by Renault Sport Technologies. The technological feat is to have combined four long steel tubes in such a restricted space. This architecture offers an excellent trade-off between acoustics, performance and emissions. Indeed, the engine has been designed to be able to comply with Euro5 legislation.
Twingo Renaultsport 133 is fitted with a revised version of the five-speed manual gearbox (JR5). The closely-spaced ratios are linked to a fast and precise shift mechanism to favour crisp acceleration in all gears.
The Renault Sport Technologies entry-level model
Twingo Renaultsport 133 is the latest model in the Renault Sport Technologies range, and will reach market late in the third quarter of 2008 in
With nearly 13,000 registrations in 40 countries in 2007, the Renaultsport range registered an increase in volume of more than 50% compared to 2006. The arrival of the new Twingo Renaultsport 133 will help the Group expand its presence even further in the hot hatch market.
Optimised production lines
Twingo Renaultsport 133 is produced at Novo Mesto in
The Renaultsport version will be manufactured on the Clio Campus and New Twingo production line. The three vehicles are based on the same platform, which allowed the facility to adjust quickly to the new model. Some 80% of manufacturing operations are identical between Clio Campus and New Twingo, while 90% are common between Twingo and Twingo Renaultsport. The choice of this production site also meets the affordability and profitability targets outlined in the Renault Commitment 2009 plan.
Twingo Renaultsport 133: specification
Exterior:
Specific front bumper with foglamp surrounds
Specific sills
Wider front and rear wings
Two-tone rear bumper with chrome exhaust tail pipe
16- or 17-inch (on Cup chassis) aluminium alloy wheels
Dark metallic grey exterior mirrors, fog lamp surrounds and rear spoiler
Specific Renaultsport exterior detailing
Interior:
Dark charcoal interior trim
Chequered-pattern aluminium pedals
Leather steering wheel with integrated thumb rests
Renaultsport rev-counter with gearshift alert
Front seats with additional lateral support, double stitching and Renaultsport logo
Blood Orange seatbelts
Renaultsport logos on door sills
Renaultsport logos on carpet
Dimensions:
Overall length 3,607mm
Wheelbase 2,368mm
Width (without exterior mirrors) 1,688mm
Height 1,470mm
Powertrain:
1.6 litre 16V normally-aspirated four-cylinder petrol engine, Euro 4-compliant
Maximum power: 133hp at 6,750rpm
Maximum torque: 160Nm at 4,400rpm
Manual five-speed gearbox (JR5)
Steering:
Electric power steering
Suspension:
Front: pseudo-MacPherson with aluminium lower arm and integrated anti-roll bar
Rear: programmed deflection torsion beam with coil springs.
Wheels and tyres:
16-inch aluminium alloy wheels (195/45 R16)
17-inch aluminium alloy wheels (195/40 R17) with Cup chassis
Brakes:
Ventilated discs, 280mm at front and 240mm at rear
Calipers: 57mm front, 34mm rear
2008 Renault Twingo Nokia Special Edition
French carmaker Renault is addressing new-tech car buffs with the new Twingo Nokia. The special edition version has been developed in partnership with Nokia featuring a standard an MP3 compatible 140W radio-cd with USB, jack and iPod inputs and a Nokia 6110 cell-phone with hands-free Bluetooth phone control and a GPS navigation system with visual and voice guidance. The Twingo Nokia comes in pearl black or opaque white featuring a special Nokia tech-themed central pillar deco. It will be available with a 75 hp 1.2-litre petrol engine or a 65 hp 1.5 dCi diesel engine. In TUNE IN, WITH NEW TWINGO NOKIA SPECIAL EDITION
Twingo Nokia comes as standard with three advanced in-car entertainment and communication systems, addressing customers with a new-tech leaning:
-Music player: The MP3-compatible 140 W radio and CD player with audio connexion box has four loudspeakers with two tweeters, for excellent sound reproduction. The audio connection box in the glove compartment has three auxiliary inputs: USB,
3.5 mm jack and DIN connector (for iPod). For optimum ergonomics and safety, steering-wheel controls adjust the volume and navigate through the MP3 functions on the Nokia 6110 Navigator phone, connected via a USB cable (supplied).
-Navigation system: The Nokia 6110 Navigator phone provides full GPS navigation capabilities, with the Nokia Navigator voice and visual guidance application, accessible directly from the special Navigator key. Road maps and street plans are pre-loaded in phone’s MicroSD card. This navigation solution includes thousands of locations of interest, and users can download pay services such as speed-trap location, traffic information and weather forecasts. The GPS function on Nokia 6110 Navigator can also be used outside the car, to find a location in the city centre after parking the car, for example.
-Hands-free Bluetooth phone control: The hands-free phone control is compatible with the Nokia 6110 Navigator phone and most Bluetooth phones on the market. It displays the phone’s contacts list directly on the dashboard. The call is transferred to the car’s loudspeakers for optimum acoustics, with the radio switching off automatically during incoming and outgoing calls. Phone controls are mounted on the steering wheel.
Distinctive dynamic design
Twingo Nokia has its own distinctive identity, with a special exterior design. It is based on the Dynamique version of New Twingo and features special Dark Metal trims and tinted rear windows as standard, plus a special Nokia tech-themed central pillar décor.
New Nokia 6110 Navigator phone included
Twingo Nokia comes with the new Nokia 6110 Navigator phone, a 3G multimedia unit complete with suction pad holder, USB cable for connecting to the audio connection box, microSD 512Mb card with country map, battery charger, battery and stereo headset. It weighs 123 grams and boasts the following main features: -Music player: MP3, MP4, AAC, eAAC+, WMA and stereo FM radio -Rear camera (1600x1200 pixels) and front camera (320x240 pixels, for webcam) both video-capable -Memory extendable to 2Gb (microSD card) for storing navigation maps and MP3 music files -Full GPS navigation solution with Nokia Navigator application for visual and voice guidance -Country road map and street plans pre-loaded on microSD card -Navigator key for instant access to GPS navigation -HSDPA up to 3.6 Mbps for broadband internet and fast downloads -3G multimedia: videotelephony, and rapid download of games, music, videos and ringtones
Frankfurt Show: Elia Renault Twingo GT-R
Elia unveiled a sport package for the second generation Renault Twingo which bear’s the name GT-R. The bodykit includes 17-inch rims, dual exhaust pipes, spoilers etc, and it will cost €3,000 or $ 4,171 in 
EuroNCAP: 5-Star Rating For Fiat 500, 4-Star For The Renault Twingo
Oh boy, its coming; the earth will turn upside down and all hell will freeze: Renault developed a new model that achieved a “mere” 4-star rating in adult occupancy protection with an overall score of 28 points. Though that’s pretty ok (and better than the Twingo I’s 3-star rating), we’re certain that we can hear some “French” at Renault’s headquarters… Especially now that they found out about the new Fiat 500 's five star rating in adult occupant protection with an overall score of 35 points.
In the other tests, both the Renault Twingo II and Fiat 500 were rated with 2-stars (out of four) for pedestrian protection. While the Twingo II was not tested for child-protection as there was not enough space to fit Renault’s recommended child restraints in the rear seats with the front seats set to Euro NCAP’s test position for adults (…) the Fiat 500 managed a so-and-so 3-star rating (out of five). -Continued after the jump
EuroNCAP Fiat 500
Front impact: The passenger compartment remained stable during the impact. The driver's knees were well protected by an airbag. Fiat showed that the airbag would also protect larger and smaller occupants and those sat in different seating positions. There were no structures in the dashboard that presented a risk of injury to the passenger's knees and femurs.
Child-protection: In the side impact, the head of the 3 year old dummy was not contained within the child restraint and it contacted the side of the 18 month child's restraint. In the same test, the head of the 18 month was contained but experienced a high head deceleration caused by contact with the side of the restraint. The passenger airbag can be disabled to allow a rearward facing child restraint to be used in that seating position. However, information provided to the driver about the status of the airbag is not clear. The presence of ISOFIX anchorages in the rear outboard seats is not clearly marked.
Pedestrian protection: The front edge of the bonnet scored no points for the protection it offered to pedestrians' legs. The bonnet offered predominantly poor protection to pedestrians' heads.
EuroNCAP Renault Twingo II
Front impact: The passenger compartment remained stable during the impact. Structures in the dashboard presented a potential hazard to the knees and femurs of both of the driver's legs and to the passenger's inboard leg.
Child-protection: With the front seats set to the Euro NCAP test position (mid-position of fore-aft adjustment), the child restraints recommended by Renault could not be fitted in the rear seats. Therefore, it was not possible to establish the child protection rating of the Twingo.
Pedestrian protection: The bumper offered predominantly fair protection to pedestrians' legs. However, the front edge of the bonnet was rated as poor and scored no points. The bonnet surface was rated as predominantly poor for the protection offered to pedestrians' heads.
Elia To Present Twingo GT-R In Frankfurt
German tuner Elia will take the wraps off its Twingo GT-R model based on the new Renault Twingo GT at the Frankfurt Show in September. Apart from the aggressive bodykit previewed in these sketches that Elia released (blue car) and the suspension / brake upgrades, the Twingo GT-R is expected to feature a tweaked version of the stock 1.2-litre turbocharged engine. In the Twingo GT, the 1.2T unit delivers 101 Hp so 130-140 Hp shouldn’t be a problem for Elia. Along with the GT-R Elia will also present a new bodykit (yellow car) and new alloy rim designs for all versions of the Twingo II. -Continued: Click “Read More…” below
