Brilliance BC3

The Brilliance BC3 is a sport compact coupé produced by the joint venture of Brilliance Auto, Mitsubishi Motors, Porsche AG and BMW Group.

Brilliance BC3
Overview
ManufacturerBrilliance Auto
Also calledBrilliance M3
Brilliance Kouper
Zhonghua Coupe
Brilliance BC3 GT (Prototype)
Production2007–2011
AssemblyShenyang, Liaoning, China
6th of October City, Egypt(BAG), Stuttgart, Germany.
DesignerPininfarina
Body and chassis
ClassSports car
Body style3-door coupé
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
Powertrain
Engine1.8 L BL18T turbo I4
1.8 L 4G93 I4
Transmission6 speed manual
5 speed manual
4 speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,600 mm (102.4 in)
Length4,488 mm (176.7 in)
Width1,812 mm (71.3 in)
Height1,385 mm (54.5 in)
Curb weight1,131 kg (2,493 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorBrilliance Coupe Concept
SuccessorNone

Overview
Brilliance Auto Coupe rear

It was originally announced at the Beijing Auto Show in 2006 as the Brilliance Zhonghua M3[1] then at the Geneva Motor Show in 2007 as the BC3 prototype,[2] the Paris Motor Show in 2008 as the Zhonghua Coupe[3] and at the 2009 Detroit Auto Show as the Brilliance M3.[4]

The BC3 was designed by Pininfarina, the chassis was developed with assistance from Porsche Engineering and the engine developed with FEV Inc.[5]

Despite the BC3 touring around international motor shows including Geneva, Paris and Detroit, the car is not yet widely exported. It is sold in Egypt as the Brilliance Kouper, in China as the Brilliance M3 and Germany as the "BC3 GT".

Specifications

The BC3 is powered by a Mitsubishi designed 1.8L Turbocharged 4-cylinder petrol engine, producing 126 kW (171 PS; 169 bhp) and torque of 238 N⋅m (176 lb⋅ft), resulting in a top speed of 212 km/h (131.7 mph).[6]

References
  1. China Car Times 26 May 2007 Archived September 20, 2012, at the Wayback Machine
  2. Ultimate Car Pages 18 April 2007
  3. Design Taxi, 10 October 2008
  4. Consumer Guide Automotive 2009 Archived March 15, 2012, at the Wayback Machine
  5. Business Week January 2008
  6. Brilliance Kouper Egypt website Archived September 11, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
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