# Track-Friendly French Eco Cars The Renault Twizy F1 is Packed with Race-Ready Technology By Michael Hines | Published 2013-04-26 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/renault-twizy-f1 References: [carbuzz](http://www.carbuzz.com/news/2013/4/25/Renaultsport-Reveals-Twizy-F1-7714059/) & [renault](http://www.renault.com/en/vehicules/aujourd-hui/renault-vehicules-electriques/pages/twizy.aspx) The reality is that the Renault Twizy F1 will never win any pink slips in the underground European street racing scene. However, the latest creation from [Renault Sport](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/r5-turbo), the motorsport arm of the French automaker, is still worth a look. Renault Sport took its F1 technology and put it into the Twizy, an [electric commuter car](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-electric-microcar) more suited for driving down the street and back than tearing up the track. The resulting Renault Twizy F1 has a fiercer look than its commuter-only counterpart and a surprising 0 to 60 time. A kinetic energy recovery system (KERS), similar to the ones used by the F1 teams Renault Sport supplies, helps the Twizy F1 go from 0 to 60 in six seconds, or as quick as the company' fastest production car (top speed is only 68 mph). Other unique additions to the Twizy include a steering wheel from a [Formula](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rb17-hypercar) Renault 3.5 and a rebuilt chassis. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Electric Commuter with F1 Technology:** Electric commuter vehicles are being integrated with Formula One (F1) technology through the use of kinetic energy recovery systems (KERS) to improve acceleration and speed. - **Revamped Chassis on Commuter Cars:** Automakers are incorporating rebuilt F1 chassis technology into commuter cars, providing drivers with faster and more responsive vehicles. - **Motorsport-inspired Urban Vehicles:** Automakers are drawing inspiration from motorsports to create urban vehicles featuring track-inspired design elements and performance upgrades. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Automotive Manufacturing:** Automotive manufacturers can focus on integrating F1 technology like KERS to commuter cars to create more efficient, powerful vehicles with improved acceleration and speed. - **Motorsports:** Motorsport companies can partner with automotive manufacturers and integrate their high-performance technology into urban vehicles. - **Urban Transportation:** Urban transportation companies can incorporate track-inspired design elements to appeal to a wider market of consumers beyond simple commuters. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Charged Electric Hatchbacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/r5-turbo.md) - [Electric Five-Door Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fivedoor-cars.md) - [Ultra-Sleek Electric Race Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monaco-race-car.md) - [Track-Ready Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alpine-a290.md) - [Track-Ready Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyundai-rn22e.md) - [Semi-Transparent Concept Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/renault-twingo-concept.md) - [Sporty Fully-Electric Vehicle Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abarth-500e.md) - [All-Electric Racecar Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ariya-singleseater.md) - [High-Power Hybrid SUV Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/renault-rafale.md)