Renault announced today the 2008 Renault Twingo RS price for the French market. The 2008 Renault Twingo RS is powered by a 1.6 liter 16v engine developing 133 hp and comes with a choice between two chassis: Sport or Cup.
The 2008 Renault Twingo RS price starts at 15,601 Euros and offers a unique service for several European markets - the Renault Sport Experience which involves several instructors that will train every driver in safe driving techniques. The on sale date will be announced later in the year.
Renault Press Release:
Thanks to its competitive pricing
(15,601 Euro in France) which includes 'Renault Sport Experience' driving tuition, Twingo Renault Sport opens up the Renault Sport thrill to a wider range of customers, while putting them in complete control.
From the car’s launch, Renault Sport Technologies will offer every customer a service that is unique in the hot hatch segment: Renault Sport Experience driving tuition. This driver training course reinforces Renault’s credentials as a socially responsible company and is available in
several European countries. It teaches new buyers how to handle their new hot hatch, so they can get maximum enjoyment from Renault Sport’s cars in total safety.
The Twingo Renault Sport range is simple and attractive: sporty looks, a 133hp 1.6 liter 16V engine and a choice of two chassis (Sport or Cup). The car can be customized to every driver’s taste: exterior and interior Renault Sport detailing is available, along with a multimedia connection point.
The start of sales will be later communicated.
Renault Sport Experience, socially responsible driver training…
With its sharp looks, punchy engine and capable chassis, there’s no doubting Twingo Renault Sport’s fun-to-drive, sporty character. Competitive pricing (€15,601 in France) means that the car will be the entry point to the Renault Sport range for a new group of customers. Our predictions indicate that nearly half of potential buyers are under 30 years of age. To support these customers buying their first hot hatch, Renault Sport is offering every client in several European markets a service
that is completely unique in this segment: the Renault Sport Experience. Highly-trained instructors will train Twingo Renault Sport drivers in safe driving techniques (position of hands on the steering wheel, driving lines, braking, management of the ABS and ESP, etc.).
… which combines driving enjoyment and safety
Renault Sport Experience driver training has two main priorities:
- Experiencing the Renault Sport thrill
The Renault Sport Experience scheme aims to tap into the shared passion of new buyers, by helping them to experience the Renault Sport thrill. This course will train customers to:
- enjoy driving a hot hatch on a closed circuit,
- make the most of the car’s handling,
- use the electronic driving aids for improved safety.
- Total control
Renault has been the benchmark in automotive safety for more than fifty years, and is now acting to improve the on-road behaviour of its customers. Renault Sport Experience forms part of this initiative. To ensure Twingo Renault Sport customers drive responsibly and calmly, this training course will teach them about:
- Driving enjoyment from aspects other than speed,
- Safety of the driver, passengers and other road users,
Driving satisfaction gained from driving well and behaving well.
Endorsed by Romain Grosjean
The Renault Sport Experience is endorsed by Romain Grosjean. Having served his apprenticeship in the Renault Driver Development program (RDD), he is now a test driver for the ING Renault F1 Team. At 22 years of age, he has already won titles in Formula Renault 1600, Formula Renault 2000 and the F3 Euroseries, as well as recently winning the GP2 Asia Series. Grosjean is ranked among the favorites for this year's European GP2 championship, and embodies the values Renault is seeking to promote with its driver training program: excellent driving standards with a responsible attitude.
He proves that it’s possible to be young and passionate about sports driving while remaining socially responsible, both on track and on the road. He has helped design the contents of the theoretical and practical components of the course, and is the signatory of the completion certificates awarded to each driver.
Twingo Renault Sport, an appealing, straightforward range
This compact hot hatch completes the Renault Sport range, alongside Clio and Megane Renault Sport. It is attractively priced, at just €15,600 in France, which includes 'Renault Sport Experience' driving tuition (for a supplement of €1 in France), Twingo Renault Sport emits 165g of CO2/km. In the context of the French pollution bonus/penalty scheme, the car is among the best performing in its segment, incurring a penalty of just €200.
This hot hatch sets the standard in terms of comfort and versatility. In France, the car is fitted with independent, sliding rear seats as standard (on the sports chassis with 16-inch aluminum alloy wheels).
To satisfy the most demanding driving enthusiasts, Twingo Renault Sport is also available with a Cup chassis. This chassis is available with 17-inch Dark Anthracite alloys wheels and, in France, a rear bench seat (which can be removed or folded), all of which generates a weight saving of 20kg.
Twingo Renault Sport also premieres a new Renault Sport body color which recalls that of Twingo Concept: Altica Grey. Three other metallic paint finishes are available (Pearlescent Black, Extreme Blue, Platine Grey), plus one non-metallic finish (Vif Red).
A hot hatch for everybody’s taste
From launch, Twingo Renault Sport will be available with a wide range of options to suit every customer’s taste. Renault Sport graphics can be applied to the front quarter panels, the rear bumper and can even to the key housing. Inspired by the chequered flag design, these dynamic graphics evoke the world of motor sport. The newcomer also features latest-generation communications technology: hands-free Bluetooth telephone controls and an audio connection box which permits drivers to connect an MP3 player or iPod® in
total safety.
Equipment (in France):
Twingo GT:
- Body color side protective mouldings,
- GT-badged sill,
- Satin grey rear spoiler,
- Chrome exhaust tailpipes,
- TCE 100hp engine,
- Rain and light sensors,
- Ashtray and cigar lighter,
- Boot light,
- 15-inch Noxiane alloy wheels,
- Driver's side one-touch electric window,
- 80W radio-CD with MP3 playback, remote display, fingertip remote control and RCA socket in the glovebox,
- Extra-tinted rear windows,
- Leather steering wheel and gear knob.
Twingo Renault Sport = Twingo GT, plus
- Specific exterior styling:
- Specific front bumper with foglamp surrounds,
- Specific side skirts,
- Wider front and rear wings,
- Two-tone rear bumper with chrome exhaust tailpipes,
- 16- or 17-inch (on Cup chassis) alloy wheels,
- Dark Gunmetal Grey exterior mirrors, 17-inch aluminium wheels, foglamp surrounds and spoiler.
- Specific interior design:
- Dark Charcoal interior trim,
- Aluminium pedals,
- Leather steeringwheel incorporating thumb rests,
- Renault Sport rev-counter with gearshift indicator light,
- Front seats with additional lateral support, double stitching and Renault Sport badging,
- Blood Orange seatbelts,
- Renault Sport-badged sills.
- Renault Sport 1.6 16V 133hp engine,
- Sport chassis (Cup chassis optional),
- Fully disconnectable ESP (without emergency braking assist).
Options (in France):
- Front and rear curtain airbags €250
- Climate control €300
- Cup Pack: €450
Cup chassis + 17-inch Dark Anthracite alloy wheels + removable, folding rear bench seat
- Metallic paint €340
- Cruise control with speed limiter €230
- Panoramic sunroof €700
Accessories (in France):
Exterior customization
- 'Grey Shadows' graphics pack: €150
Three shades of grey, on either side of the car, plus rear bumper
- 'Renault Sport Chequers' graphics pack: €45
Renault Sport Chequers graphics available in: White, Anthracite Grey, Cool
Grey and Black, on the two rear pillars
- 'Chess' graphics pack: €107
Renault Sport graphics inspired by Twingo Concept
Interior detailing
- 'Power Pads' pedal covers €60
in brushed aluminium, inspired by Twingo Concept
- Renault Sport-badged gearshift kit €150
Chrome satin finish zamac gear lever knob, leather and alcantara bellows with
Blood Orange stitching and matching base
- Practical Renault Sport-badged hand brake: €60
Chrome satin finish zamac
o Set of four Renault Sport Chequers rubber floor mats: €120
With brushed aluminium Renault Sport plaque on the driver mat
Two versions: white chequers on black, or black chequers on white
- Set of four Renault Sport Chequers fabric floor mats: €79
With brushed aluminium Renault Sport plaque on the driver mat
Two versions: white chequers on black, or black chequers on white
Connectivity and multimedia
- Hands-free Bluetooth® telephone controls €300 *
- Audio Connection Box €199 *
- Carminat Nomade €529 *
Dayton PM 2050 navigation system (Siemens VDO) with 3.5-inch colour screen and European
maps, with power support
- Carminat Nomade + Bluetooth €599 *
Dayton PM 2050 navigation system (Siemens VDO) with 4.3-inch colour screen and European
maps, plus integrated power support
* including fitment
