DC Avanti: India's first Super car

The well known Indian automotive design house, DC Design has unveiled its supercar called the Avanti. According to reports, the car has been named after the Studbaker Avanti that appeared in Tintin comics. The idea behind the Avanti, which means 'forward' in Italian, is to make affordable supercars and the car is expected to be price

 

The car was unveiled by Amitabh Bachchan and will initially come powered by a 4-cylinder turbo petrol engine from Ford, and later a turbo V6 Honda engine. The 4-cylinder turbo petrol will make 265 hp, while the V6 engine will make 400 hp.

 

The Avanti is expected to do a sub-seven second zero to hundred timing. These engines are mated to a 6-speed dual-clutch transmission system. According to the reports, the engines are being tuned in the UK and will be shipped to India in crates where they will be installed the cars. Much like the engines, most of the other components that go into the cars will also be imported into the country. However, the body and interiors are being ... 

 

It was also reported that DC Design is also setting up showrooms across the country in order to sell the Avanti Supercar. The first of these showrooms will be launched in Hyderabad. The showrooms will also stock other DC products. The 1560 kg Avanti looks more along the lines of a Lotus Evora, rather than a full-fledged Ferrari 458-like supercar. DC Design aims on manufacturing 200 cars a year, which means it would produce one car every two days.... 

 

9. Specifications of the car:
   Engine
   

   • Type: 2.0L Four Cylinder
   • Maximum power: 240 BHP @ 5500 RPM
   • Maximum Torque: 270lb/ft of torque @3500 RPM
   • Transmission: MMT6 6speed
   • Turbocharged engine with direct injection and VVT DOHC Four valves per cylinder 
   • Chassis
     
   • Tubular space frame
   • Jig built
   • TIG welded
   • Suspension
   • Unequal length double wishbones
   • Coil cover shock absorbers
   • Steering and Brakes
   • Rack and pinion
   • 330 mm ventilated discs (Front and Rear) AP racing calipers Wheels
   • Front rim size - 8.5J-19
   • Tyres - 255/35 19” x 8.5 J
   • Track - 1680 mm
   • Rear Rim size - 11J-19
   • Tyres - 295/30 19” x 11 J
   • Track - 1660 mm 
   • Dimensions
     
   • Wheelbase - 2700 mm
   • Length - 4623 mm
   • Width - 1967 mm
   • Height - 1213 mm
   • Front Over hang - 993 mm
   • Rear Over hang - 930 mm
   • Ground clearance - 155 mm
   • Dry kerb weight - 1562 kgs

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