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Old 05-24-2013, 10:12 AM
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For those of you that like small mid-engine cars


316 bhp and 950 kg

Following a batch of spy shots and a teaser, Renault has officially revealed the Twin'Run concept.
Envisioned most likely as a preview of a potential modern Renault 5 Turbo, the two-seater concept packs a mid-mounted V6 3.5-liter engine borrowed from the Megane Trophy. It generates 316 bhp (235 kW) at 6,800 rpm and a peak torque of 280 lb-ft (379 Nm) at 4,850 rpm. Power is sent to rear wheels through a six-speed sequential gearbox and a limited slip differential. Thanks to this setup, the Twin'Run needs just 4.5 seconds to hit 62 mph (100 km/h) and a top speed of 155 mph (250 km/h).
It tips the scales at only 950 kg (2,094 lbs) thanks to fiberglass body panels and a tubular chassis, while the roof, front splitter, wheel arches and rear vent are made from carbon fiber. Some of the styling will be carried over to the next-gen Twingo but with a rumored five-door configuration.
It sits on 18-inch alloy wheels shod in Michelin 205/40 front and 245/35 rear tires, while stopping power is provided by vented discs with six-piston calipers for the front wheels and four-piston calipers for the rear axle. The concept is 3680mm long, 1750mm wide and 1493mm tall, with a 43:57 weight distribution.
Inside the cabin it has Sparco seats with race-spec harnesses, sequential gear lever and handbrake levers installed close to the steering wheel, a 5.5-inch LCD instrument cluster, plus black & red Alcantara-like suede for the dashboard and door panels.
Full details can be found in the attached press release.


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Old 05-24-2013, 10:39 AM
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beautiful great danes, those rally lights are pretty damn cool
 

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Old 05-24-2013, 03:12 PM
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I'm a big fan of the Clio; this new concept is pretty cool.
 
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Old 05-24-2013, 03:23 PM
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I have only seen one Renault 5 Turbo in the US that was in the early 80s in Westchester county. I think when a use one comes up for sale in the US it is quite expensive.
 
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This looks fantastic! Shame we will NEVER see it states wise...
 
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man i love those new LED rally fogs. where can i get those. would fit perfectly in the bottom grill.
 
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early 90s MR2 still wins my heart for mid engine cars. Who wouldnt want to be able to get a drop in turbo 245hp setup with lsd?!?!
 
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Old 05-28-2013, 10:25 PM
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I like everything about this concept. It's one of the coolest things I've seen in a while.
 
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Old 05-29-2013, 02:16 AM
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early 90s MR2 still wins my heart for mid engine cars. Who wouldnt want to be able to get a drop in turbo 245hp setup with lsd?!?!
Just what I had before the Fit :( damn that old man for hitting me, but I love my Fit! Had a gen3 swap with basic bolt-ons making ~280whp on 91.
 
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