Renault unveils hot hatch version of its Twingo city car

Renault Sport-tuned rear-mounted engine has 108bhp
0-62 mph in less than 10 seconds; revised suspension
For sale in the UK this winter

Renault has launched the Twingo GT, the hot hatch version of the latest city car developed by Renault Sport.

At the heart of the new car is a turbocharged three-cylinder 898cc engine that has been tuned to deliver 108bhp and 125lb / ft of torque - both a significant improvement over the standard car - thanks to the air intake system was revised and modified engine mapping. At the same time, the standard five-speed auto gearbox has also been revised; and, though Renault would not confirm the exact car a 0-62mph time, the company has said that it would be 'less than ten seconds.

The company also wanted to show that the reaction of the gas pedal has been set by the same people who worked on the Megane RS - the car performed very well in the hot hatch ten test our cars in April.

All in all, it should be enough to make the Twingo GT is faster than a similarly sized city car on the market, although it will almost certainly be a little slower than the Suzuki Swift Sport, currently our favorite junior hot hatch.

In order to take advantage of this performance, the chassis Twingo GT features a revised suspension, ESP calibration (which the company says will allow some degree of distinctive rear-wheel-drive 'float' before cutting in) and variable-rate steering. As a result, Renault claims, is the sharp handling and steering responsiveness for precise cornering and outstanding traction.

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GT stands out from the lower Twingos thanks to the specially designed 17-inch alloy wheels, lateral air intakes and the twin exhaust tail pipes, and sits 20mm lower on its sports suspension. It comes in four colors - Orange Blaze (as in our photos, above), Lunar Grey, Diamond Black and Crystal White.

Appearance is equipped with a pair of lines (black on car orange, but orange on all others) that runs from the hood up and over the full length of the roof.

All of this comes with orange details in the cabin, Renault Sport-badged sills, aluminum pedals and alloy gear lever knob, while the seats are trimmed in part-leather upholstery.

Already there has been no word on pricing or specification GT, but Renault says the car will provide 'affordable fun' and will go on sale this winter.

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