DC, also known as Dilip Chhabria, is well known for its proficiency in design and DC Design is one of its initiatives as an automotive design firm. The DC Avanti is the first made-in-India super car when it is launched for the Indian market. The Avanti in concept form was unveiled at the 2012 Auto Expo and then for the 2014 edition, DC Design brought the production- ready version of the car.
Avanti' means 'forward' in Italian. The design is completely DC's very own as is the engineering and the production process. Planned to initiate a trial run in the beginning of 2013, the car will be built at the newly set up facility at Talegaon near Pune. Bookings are already on and the deliveries are scheduled from the last quarter of 2013.
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Overview
At the 2012 Auto Expo, DC Design launched India’s very first sports car DC Avanti and making the launch more special was the presence of Mr. Amitabh Bachchan. With this new car DC intends to follow the path made by major Italian firms like Bertone, Ghia, Pininfarina, Stola etc. The full specifications of DC Avanti sports car can be seen below:
DC Avanti - Full Specifications
| Specifications | DC Avanti |
|---|---|
| Top Speed | 180km/hr |
| Acceleration (0-100 kmph) | 6 Seconds |
| Engine Displacement(cc) | 2000 |
| Maximum Power | 250bhp@5500rpm |
| Maximum Power | 366Nm@3500rpm |
| Engine Description | 2.0-litre 250bhp 16V Turbo Charged Engine |
| Turning Radius (wheel base) | 6 metres |
| No. of Cylinders | 4 |
| Fuel Supply System | Direct Injection |
| Gear box | 6-Speed Manual Gearbox |
| Seating Capacity | 2 |
| No. of Doors | 2 |
| Length | 4550mm |
| Width | 1965mm |
| Height | 1200mm |
| Ground Clearance | 170mm |
| Wheel Base | 2700mm |
| Gross Weight | 1580kgs |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless Tyres |
| Front Tyre | 255 x 35 R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 295 x 30 R20 |
| Alloy Wheels | Yes |
| Air Conditioner | Yes |
| Power Steering | Yes |
| Navigation System | Optional |
| Anti-Lock Braking System | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes |
| Anti-Theft Alarm | No |
| Power Door Locks | Yes |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| City / Highway fuel economy | 8.0 kmpl / 10.0 kmpl |
| Ex-showroom Price New Delhi | Rs. 34,93,000/- Only |
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Author : Mohammed Ashfaq Ahmed
Designation: Associate Blogger
Bio: A design oriented person who basically focus on the architectural phase rather than its actual implementation. He is a computer science engineer with expertise in UI framework.
Bio: A design oriented person who basically focus on the architectural phase rather than its actual implementation. He is a computer science engineer with expertise in UI framework.
