Lifan 320

Lifan 320
Overview
Also called
  • Lifan 330
  • Lifan Smily (Russia)
Production 2008–present
Assembly Cherkessk, Russia (Derways)[1]
Body and chassis
Class Supermini/City car
Body style 5-door hatchback
Powertrain
Engine 1.3L, 16-valve 4-cylinder (LF479Q3)
Transmission 5-speed automatic and manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,340 mm (92.1 in)
Length 3,745 mm (147.4 in)
Width 1,620 mm (63.8 in)
Height 1,430 mm (56.3 in)

The Lifan 320 is a car produced by the Lifan Motors division of Lifan Group.[2] Known for being superficially similar to the Mini,[3] it debuted at the 2008 Beijing Auto Show.[4] The 320 was face lifted in 2013, subsequently called 330 which is sold alongside the original 320.[5]

The Lifan 320 is sold in China in and several export markets including Peru[6] and in Russia where it is known as the Lifan Smily.[7] The 320 is assembled in Cherkessk by Derways Automobile Company since 2011.[8]

Specification

The 320 is powered by a 1.3 L (1342 cc) 4-cylinder petrol engine, developing 89 bhp (66 kW; 90 PS) @ 6000 rpm and 115 N·m (85 lb·ft) @3500-4500 rpm. It has a top speed of 155 km/h (96 mph) and can accelerate to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 14.5 seconds.[9]

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References

  1. Derways website (Russian)
  2. Lifan 320 Review
  3. Saturday, April 24, 2010 (2010-04-24). "No, it's not a Mini...". Autocar.co.uk. Retrieved 2010-09-13.
  4. Nunez, Alex (2008-04-18). "Lifan 320 MINI ripoff to debut at Beijing Motor Show — Autoblog". Autoblog.com. Retrieved 2010-09-13.
  5. "Lifan 330 hits the China car market". Car News China. 21 October 2013. Retrieved 27 February 2015.
  6. Lifan website 4 May 2010
  7. Lifan Russia website
  8. Derways Car Plant Started Assembly of Lifan Smily
  9. "Lifan Smily". Derways. Retrieved 15 April 2013.

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