| Manufacturer | Brilliance China Auto |
|---|---|
| Also called | Brilliance M3 Brilliance Kouper Zhonghua Coupe |
| Production | 2007-present |
| Assembly | Shenyang, Liaoning, China |
| Class | compact car |
| Body style | coupe |
| Layout | Front Engine, Front Wheel Drive |
| Engine | 1.8 L engine |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Wheelbase | 2,600 mm (102.4 in) |
| Length | 4,448 mm (175.1 in) |
| Width | 1,812 mm (71.3 in) |
| Height | 1,385 mm (54.5 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,455 kg (3,210 lb) |
| Designer | Pininfarina |
The Brilliance BC3 is a sport compact sized coupe produced by the Brilliance (Huachen) in Shenyang, Liaoning in the People's Republic of China.
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 and in China as the Brilliance M3.
The BC3 is powered by a Brilliance designed 1.8L turbo 4-cylinder petrol engine, producing 125 kW (170 PS; 168 bhp) and torque of 235 N·m (173 lb·ft), resulting in a top speed of 210 km/h (130.5 mph).[6]