DC Avanti

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DC Avanti
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Overview
Manufacturer DC Design, India
Production2012–2020
Assembly Pune, India
Designer Dilip Chhabria
Body and chassis
Class Sports car
Body style 2-door coupé
Layout Mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive
Powertrain
Engine Renault 2.0 L Engine
Transmission 6-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,700 mm (110 in)
Length4,623 mm (182.0 in)
Width1,967 mm (77.4 in)
Height1,213 mm (47.8 in)
Curb weight 1,562 kg (3,444 lb)

The DC Avanti is a coupe styled sports car produced by DC Design, an Indian design firm originally 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. [3] A limited edition model launched in 2015 comes with 310  bhp output and paddle shifters. [4]

Contents

Design

The car's frame is made of composite high steel and the body consists of carbon composite, 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. [5]

Exterior

The car is available in red, white, silver, blue, orange, grey or yellow, with black stripes.[ clarification needed ]

The headlamps are bi-xenon units with LED DRLS shaped like eyebrows. [6] 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 Design logo. [5]

The car has all-wheel disc brakes and 20" alloy wheels.

Engine and 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.

Sales

The Avanti has been on sale since 2015. [7] [8] According to official figures, as of December 29, 2020, 127 DC Avanti cars were sold in India and abroad. [9]

Specifications

Engine

The Avanti uses a Renault 2 Litre Petrol Turbo Engine.

Capacity1,998 cc (122 cu in)
Max. power254 PS (187 kW; 251 bhp) @ 5,500 rpm
Max. speed200 km/h (120 mph) @ 5,500 rpm
Specifications
ItemSpecification
-Body workSteel with carbon composite
Engine configurationTurbo Charged I4
Valve TrainDOHC 16V
Fuel DeliveryDirect Injection
Power output250 bhp: Manual Transmission
Turning Radius (wheel base)6 metres
Seating capacity2
No. of Doors2
Length4550mm
Width1965mm
Height1200mm
Ground Clearance170mm
Wheel base2700mm
Air ConditionerYes
Power steeringYes
Rear A/C VentsNo
Navigation systemOptional
Adjustable SeatsYes
CD PlayerYes
CD changerNo
FM/AM RadioYes
Anti-lock braking systemYes
Parking sensorsYes
Mileage8 to 10 Kmpl [10]
Central LockingYes [11]

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