GLOBAL UNVEIL FOR RENAULT'S GENRE-BUSTING NEW TWINGO GT AT GOODWOOD

June 6, 2016 by Goodwood

Renault will unveil a hot version of its small city car, the Twingo, at this year's Goodwood Festival of Speed (June 23-26).

The Twingo GT will boast 110bhp from its tuned engine, a revised manual gearbox and rear-wheel drive.

A sporty new look, stiffened suspension and variable-rate steering means the car will feature sharp handling, responsive steering feedback and excellent road-holding, a performance-orientated package unprecedented in the small city car sector.

The Twingo GT will not be available in the UK until Winter, meaning that the car's global unveil on Goodwood's Press & Preview day (Thursday, June 23) will be the first time it has been seen in the flesh.

Renault will also give the brand new Mégane Sport Tourer GT205 its first UK airing at the Moving Motor Show, part of Goodwood's Press & Preview Day. The car will be on display in the Moving Motor Show pavilion throughout.

Meanwhile, following its debut at the Monaco Grand Prix, Renault Sport's 275hp Clio R.S. 16 concept car will be on display in the 'First Glance' area and will be driven up Goodwood's 1.16-mile hillclimb each day to fully demonstrate its dynamic prowess.

Visitors to the Moving Motor Show won't just get to look at Renault's new metal – members of the public will be able to take the wheel themselves on the hillclimb, with drives in the Renault Clio R.S. 220 Trophy and the hatch version of the new Mégane GT205 on offer.

The Festival of Speed will take place from 23-26 June 2016.

Tickets and hospitality packages for are on sale with Saturday and Weekend tickets now completely sold out and Grandstand Packages only available on Sunday. More information is available via www.goodwood.com/tickets or via phone 01243 755055.

Staged every summer since 1993, the Goodwood Festival of Speed is the world's largest automotive garden party; set against the spectacular backdrop of Goodwood House in West Sussex, UK. Over 600 cars and motorcycles spanning the phenomenal history of motoring and motor sport take part with some of the most legendary figures from the sport as well as international celebrities regularly attending. Highlights of the 2015 event, which took place on June 25-28, included the Moving Motor Show presented by the AA in association with The Telegraph, Forest Rally Stage, Michelin Supercar Paddock, Michelin Supercar Run, F1 paddock presented by Sky Sports F1, Drivers' Club presented by TAG Heuer, GAS Arena powered by TomTom Bandit, Cartier Style et Luxe Concours d'Elegance, Aviation Exhibition and Bonhams Auction.

Photo credit: Goodwood
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