Renaultsport Announces Trophies from 2012: UK Twingo R1 and R2

Renault is the only manufacturer that has a car homologated in each of FIA’s two-wheel drive classes and they are trying to exploit that by introducing the Twingo Renaultsport R1 and R2 Trophy.

The Twingo Renaultsport R1 Trophy (cars from which can participate in all regional, national and international rallies) is based on a production car fitted with essential safety equipment, the R1’s 133hp 1.6 litre engine and gearbox being identical to the production model.

The Twingo Renaultsport R2 Trophy is pretty much characterised by the same features, with both cars scheduled to participate in two new single rake make rally championships that Renault Sport Technologies will launch in the UK next year.

The French manufacturer has not announced any prize structure or the amount that customers must pay for one of these cars Trophy.

Patrice Ratti, CEO of Renault Sport Technologies said that “Renault Sport Technologies intensifies its presence in UK rallying and the creation of a Trophy for Twingo in R1 and R2 categories makes me very happy. The remarkable road holding abilities of Twingo Renaultsport133 will help young rally drivers to compete in a national championship, at an affordable price.  This new trophy will reinforce the image of Renaultsport cars in the UK market which is extremely important for our brand and where Renault Sport Technologies has been enjoying a constant growth in the recent years.” 

Source: Renault