DC Avanti

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]

DC Avanti
Overview
ManufacturerDC Design, India
Production2012–2020
AssemblyPune, India
DesignerDilip Chhabria
Body and chassis
ClassSports car
Body style2 coupé
LayoutMid-engine, rear wheel drive
Powertrain
EngineRenault 2.0 L Engine
Transmission6-speed manual transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,700 mm (110 in)
Length4,623 mm (182.0 in)
Width1,967 mm (77.4 in)
Height1,213 mm (47.8 in)
Curb weight1,562 kg (3,444 lb)

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.

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]

Trading

The trading cluster,AVANTI TRADING & LOGISTICS and wholesale trade of a variety of goods without a dominant product.[10]


Specifications

Engine

The Avanti uses a Renault 2 Litre Petrol Turbo Engine.

Capacity 1,998 cc (122 cu in)
Max. power 253.5 PS (186.4 kW; 250.0 bhp) @ 5,500 rpm
Max. speed 200 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
Mileage[11] 8 to 10 Kmpl
Central LockingYes[12]

References
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  2. "2016 DC Design Avanti". Top Speed. 2015-04-02.
  3. "Remanufactured Transmissions".
  4. "310bhp Limited Edition DC Avanti Revealed". Carwale. 2015-12-11. Retrieved 11 December 2015.
  5. "DC Avanti". Carwale. Retrieved 2 October 2023.
  6. "Features". dc avanti. Retrieved 26 April 2016.
  7. "DC - About Avanti". dcavanti.com.
  8. "DC Avanti Sales Figures: Units Sold in - DriveSpark". www.drivespark.com.
  9. "DC Avanti car scam: Here's why Mumbai Police has arrested famous car designer Dilip Chhabria". India Today. Retrieved 2022-10-10.
  10. "DC Avanti Trading". Carwale. Retrieved 2 October 2023.
  11. "Specifications of DC Avanti". Car Dekho.
  12. "DC Avanti Specification, Features, Mileage and Pictures – Detail". Retrieved 20 April 2015.


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