Norev – Renault Twingo
Scale model of an automobile, the Renault Twingo , made by Norev . This example is reference 228047, included in the "Renault Toys – Twingo" series. It is made in China, possibly in 2008. Metal body painted in blue, with printed details. Metal base, unpainted. Glazing represented in transparent plastic with details molded in the windshield and panoramic sunroof. Interior details in pale blue plastic. Detailed plastic rims with "chrome" finish, plastic tires with molded details. With suspension. Panoramic roof with sliding opening. The nominal scale seems to be around 1:50 and the overall length is approximately 2.7 in. About 1.8 oz. This model represents an automobile, the 2004 Renault Twingo , possibly equipped with the 1149 cm³, 75 hp (55 kW) Renault D4F "L4" engine. Top speed around 104 mph. The first time I drove a Renault Twingo , I found it so funny, with its rounded body painted in a vibrant Bleu Outremer and its smiling, frog-like appearance....