Lifan X60

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Lifan X60
Lifan X60 -- Auto Chongqing -- 2012-06-07.jpg
Overview
ManufacturerLifan Motors, part of Lifan Group
Also calledLifan SUV
Production2011–2018
Assembly
Myanmar (MGM CO..LTD)
Body and chassis
Class Compact crossover SUV
Body style 4-door wagon
Powertrain
Engine 1.8 L LFB479Q I4
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,600 mm (102.4 in)
Length4,325 mm (170.3 in)
Width1,790 mm (70.5 in)
Height1,690 mm (66.5 in)
Curb weight 1,330 kg (2,930 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor Lifan X50
Successor Lifan X70

The Lifan X60 is a Chinese four-door compact crossover SUV produced by the Lifan Motors, division of Lifan Group.

Contents

Overview

The Lifan X60 was initially unveiled as a preview at the 2010 Shanghai Auto Show as the Lifan CUV concept, and the production version was formally launched at the 2011 Beijing Auto Show as the X60. [1]

China Offroad Championship

After the motor sport events participated by the Lifan 320, Lifan has been preparing for the X60 to participate in the China Offroad Championship from April 2013. [2]

Powertrain

The Lifan X60 is powered by a 4-cylinder 1.8 L (1794cc) engine producing 98 kW (133 PS; 131 bhp) and torque of 168 N⋅m (124 lb⋅ft). [3]

Overseas markets

The Lifan X60 was also assembled in Iran and had many problems. One of the major drawbacks of the car gearbox is a steep first-gear ratio, causing vibration on initial acceleration. The drivetrain of the Lifan X60 was originally designed for the Lifan 620, and the engine was later shared with the heavy body of the X60, and as a result, it performed poorly. The clutch of the X60 heats up and burns when driving uphill due to the tall first-gear ratio of the gearbox.

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References

  1. Auto News 8 June 2011
  2. "【图】从摩托车到汽车 中国品牌力帆历史回顾_汽车之家".
  3. Lifan Motors X60 website Archived 2011-10-28 at the Wayback Machine

Lifan Motors website