DC Avanti
| DC Avanti | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | DC Design, India |
| Assembly | Mumbai, India |
| Designer | Dilip Chhabria |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Sports car |
| Body style | 2-door coupé |
| Layout | Mid-engine, rear wheel drive |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.0 L Renault Engine |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual MMT6 |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm (110 in) |
| Length | 4,623 mm (182.0 in) |
| Width | 1,967 mm (77.4 in) |
| Height | 1,213 mm (47.8 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,562 kg (3,444 lb) |
The DC Avanti is a sports car produced by DC Design, an Indian design firm headed by Dilip Chhabria. Its name was based on the Studebaker Avanti. It was unveiled at the 2012 Auto Expo in New Delhi .[1] The Avanti is powered by[2] 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine producing 250 bhp with a six-speed manual transmission.
Design
The car body is reinforced with carbon fiber on both the interior and exterior, to create a strong, yet lightweight vehicle.
Interior
The interior was designed primarily with leather which is used primarily on the doors, dashboard and seats. The instrument cluster, steering wheel, and AC are all included in basic units.[3]
Exterior
The car is available in red, white, silver, blue, orange, grey or yellow, with black stripes.
The headlamps are bi-xenon units with LED DRLS shaped like eyebrows.[4] Foils are added at the back to boost air intake to complement a single air vent located on top. The vehicle also has a long low bonnet that dips in the middle to emphasize the DC logo.[3]
The car has all-wheel disc brakes and 20" alloy wheels.
Engine & Gearbox
It is powered by a 2-litre, 4-cylinder, turbocharged, petrol EURO-4 compliant engine, sourced from Renault. This is mated to a six-speed, dual clutch transmission, and drives the rear wheels.
Specifications
Engine
The Avanti uses DC's 2 Litre Petrol Turbo Engine.
| Capacity | 1998CC |
| Max. power | 253.467 PS (186.425 kW; 250.000 bhp) @ 5,500 rpm |
| Max. speed | 200 km/h (120 mph) @ 5,500 rpm |
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| -Body work | Carbon Fiber |
| Engine configuration | Turbo Charged I4 |
| Valve Train | DOHC 16V |
| Fuel Delivery | Direct Injection |
| Power output | 250 bhp: Manual Transmission |
| Turning Radius (wheel base) | 6 metres |
| Seating capacity | 2 |
| No. of Doors | 2 |
| Length | 4550mm |
| Width | 1965mm |
| Height | 1200mm |
| Ground Clearance | 170mm |
| Wheel base | 2700mm |
| Air Conditioner | Yes |
| Power steering | Yes |
| Rear A/C Vents | No |
| Navigation system | Optional |
| Adjustable Seats | Yes |
| CD Player | Yes |
| CD changer | No |
| FM/AM Radio | Yes |
| Anti-lock braking system | Yes |
| Parking sensors | No |
| Mileage | 15 Kmpl |
| Central Locking | Yes[5] |
Price
This car is priced between 37 to 42 lakh rupees in India.[6] As of March 2016 this equates to approximately $73,000 USD to $91,600 USD.
References
- ↑ "DC Avanti".
- ↑ "2016 DC Design Avanti". Top Speed. 2015-04-02.
- 1 2 "DC Avanti". Carwale. Retrieved 12 April 2015.
- ↑ "Features". dc avanti. Retrieved 26 April 2016.
- ↑ "DC Avanti Specification, Features, Mileage and Pictures – Detail". Retrieved 20 April 2015.
- ↑ "On-Road Price Quote (Kolkata)". carwale. Retrieved 26 April 2016.