DC Avanti Auto Expo

DC Design has launched India’s first supercar. The DC Avanti is a production version and not in concept stage. It was unveiled by Bollywoord actor Amitabh Bachchan. Production will start in 2013 and DC Design plans to make 300 units in the first 2 years. Powered by a 2.0-liter, Ford EcoBoost engine, the Avanti produces 240 BHP of peak power at 5500 RPM and 366 Nm of peak torque at 3500 RPM. The engine is Euro 5 compliant and feature turbocharging with direct injection and VVT. DC claims good fuel efficiency for the Avanti in its class and the EcoBoost engine is testimony to that.

The DC Avanti will be manufactured at DC Designs upcoming facility in Talegaon. It is priced at Rs. 30 lakhs (ex-showroom) and can be customized according to the buyers preference. Bookings commence by the end of the month Features such as ABS and airbags is present in the Avanti and the car is limited to 250 kmph.

DC Avanti Specifications

Engine

Type2.0L Four Cylinder
Maximum power240 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Maximum Torque270lb/ft of torque @3500 RPM
TransmissionMMT6 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
FrontRim size8.5J-19
Tyres255/35 19” x 8.5 J
Track1680 mm
RearRim size11J-19
Tyres295/30 19” x 11 J
Track1660 mm

Dimensions

Wheelbase2700 mm
Length4623 mm
Width1967 mm
Height1213 mm
Front Over hang993 mm
Rear Over hang930 mm
Ground clearance155 mm
Dry kerb weight1562 kgs

DC Avanti Interior

2012 DC Avanti

DC Avanti Supercar