The Renault Twin’Run concept, a car developed to be a spiritual successor to the R5 Turbo and Clio V6, has been unveiled at the Monaco Grand Prix circuit. (Click to Tweet)
Sharing the same funky city car styling cues as the Twin’Z electric car concept that was revealed in April, the Twin’Run is a very different propostion. rather than an environmentally friendly set of batteries, it is packing a mid-mounted 316bhp V6 petrol engine and a raft of motorsport technology that is developed as a hint towards the next-generation Twingo RS.
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That engine – which is still used in the Laguna and Espace in de-tuned form in Europe – drives the rear wheels and combines with a tubular steel chassis borrowed from the Megane Trophy racer and lightweight fibre glass bodywork for a kerbweight of just 950kgs. All that implies the Twin’Run can accelerate from 0-62mph in just 4.5 seconds and go on to reach a top speed of 155mph.
The major mechanicals for the concept are all taken straight from the world of racing, with a six-speed sequential gearbox, rally-style welded handbrake lever, huge brakes and a limited-slip differential at the back to improve cornering balance. It also sits on huge 18-inch alloy wheels that are pushed best to the each corner of this compact car.