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02/04/2012
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Following its world debut at last autumn's Frankfurt Motor Show, Renault's new-look Twingo Renaultsport 133 has entered dealerships.
 The changes to the facelifted Renaultsport version of Twingo are immediately apparent at the front, including the new Renault visual identity of its more humble sibling, combined with the added visual drama of a new dynamic grille design with four lights and a front bumper incorporating an F1-style blade. This detail, which now runs across the full Renaultsport range, alludes to Renault's success in Formula 1.
From the back, the halo model in the brand's city car range, sports several model-specific additions including a black rear spoiler, a special rear bumper incorporating a diffuser and aerodynamic extensions on the rear wheel arches.
On the inside, the performance aura of the flagship Twingo continues with Renaultsport yellow stitching on the steering wheel and seats, together with white detailing for the top of the steering wheel, seat backs and cushions, rev-counter surround and air conditioning controls.
Aside from its new body-colour F1-style blade, core equipment on the latest revised Renaultsport includes 16" alloy wheels, Bluetoothâ„¢, cruise control, electric Gloss Black door mirrors, ESC (with on/off switch), speed limiter, extra tinted windows and tailgate, Renaultsport exhaust with chrome tailpipe, plus Twingo's versatile independent sliding and folding rear seats.
Dieppe's finest have chosen not to tinker with Twingo Renaultsport 133's award-winning mechanicals, so its performance and grin-inducing driving characteristics remain intact. Its 1.6-litre naturally-aspirated powerplant still puts out a feisty 133bhp at 6,750rpm, with 160Nm of torque available at 4,400rpm. Its top speed is a respectable 125mph, with 0-62 mph dispatched in an impressive 8.7 seconds.
Although the new range offers one version of the 133 with the standard Renaultsport chassis, an optional Cup chassis is still available for £700. The latter includes a ride height lowered by 4mm, stiffer springs and dampers, 17in Anthracite or Gloss Black alloy wheels and wider 205/40 R17 tyres than its predecessor. In keeping with its potency, Twingo Renaultsport 133 features plenty of stopping power, with 280mm-diameter front discs and 240mm-diameter rear discs.
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John Challen
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