Renault Twingo 2012 1.6 RS
Renault Twingo 2012 1.6 petrol description
Hatchback Renault Twingo 2012 1.6 RS has been produced from January, 2012 to January, 2014. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.6 litres, which produces power of 133 horsepower on 6750 rpm - this is the most powerfull Renault Twingo 2012 - 2014 version and torque 160 Nm (Newton metres) on 4400 revolutions per minute.
This 4-cylinder 16-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, it has no turbine. The engine meets the Euro 5 emissions standard.
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This Renault Twingo 1.6 engine oil type is 5W-30, 5W-40 and oil capacity is 4.8 litres.
Renault Twingo 2012 1.6 RS has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Renault Twingo 2012 1.6 RS accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 8.7 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 201 km/h.
In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Renault Twingo 2012 1.6 RS fuel consumption is 6.7 litres per 100km (14.9 km/l), city fuel economy - 9 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 5.6 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 40 litres or 10.57 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 580 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 700 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Renault real everyday fuel consumption is 7.9 litres per 100 km, which is 18% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Renault Twingo fuel consumption.
Renault Twingo 2012 1.6 RS technical data
| Model: | Renault Twingo 1.6 RS | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Body style: | Hatchback | ||
| Production period: | 2012. January ... 2014. January | ||
| Engine: | 1598 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | 155 g/km |
| Power: | 133 HP ON 6750 RPM | Torque: | 160 NM ON 4400 RPM |
| Gearbox: | Manual gearbox (5 gears) | Drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) |
| Top speed: | 201 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 (combined) 9.0 (urban) 5.6 (highway) | ||
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km (29.8 MPG) by user reviews from various sources | ||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 litres (10.6 gallons) | ||
| Car dimensions: | 3.69m (length) 1.65m (width) 1.47m (height) | ||
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | ||
| Ground clearance: | 120 mm (approximate, with standard suspension, unladen vehicle) | ||
| Seats: | 4 seats | ||
| Trunk capacity: | 165 litres | ||
| Trunk max capacity: | 959 litres (with rear seats folded down) | ||
| Gross weight: | 1430 kg | ||
Renault Twingo 2012 1.6 RS engine K4M RS
| Engine displacement | 1598 cm3 |
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| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Bore (cylinder diameter) | 79.5 mm |
| Stroke length (piston move) | 80.5 mm |
| Compression ratio | 11 : 1 |
| Camshaft drive | Timing belt Timing belt engines are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain engines, but belt usually needs to be replaced more often and the risk of breakage is higher. More service info |
| Timing belt change interval | 60,000 km |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| Renault Twingo 2012 1.6 RS oil type | 5W-30, 5W-40 |
| Oil capacity | 4.8 litres (5.1 quarts) More service info |
| Coolant capacity | 5.7 litres (6 quarts) |
| Power | 128 - 133 HP ON 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 155 - 160 NM ON 4400 RPM |
| Start of production (year) | 2009 |
| Duration of production | 15 years |
| Engine also used on | Renault Clio |
All Renault Twingo hatchback [2012 - 2014] modifications
| Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Renault Twingo 2012 1.1 1.2
Most fuel efficient petrol version |
1.1 Petrol | 75 HP | 4.5 l/100km | Manual (5) |
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Renault Twingo 2012 1.1 1.2
Only version with automatic transmission |
1.1 Petrol | 75 HP | 5.6 l/100km | Automatic (5) |
| Renault Twingo 2012 1.1 1.2 GT | 1.1 Petrol | 102 HP | - | Manual (5) |
| Renault Twingo 2012 1.5 dCi | 1.5 Diesel | 85 HP | 3.4 l/100km | Manual (5) |
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Renault Twingo 2012 1.6 RS
Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 8.7 seconds |
1.6 Petrol | 133 HP | 6.7 l/100km | Manual (5) |