The DC Avanti is all set to hit the showrooms on 15th of April and is the most affordable two-seater sports car you can buy in India with a host of customisation options.
After a whole lot of patience testing, DC Design will finally launch the Avanti sports car in India on 15th April at a price of Rs. 35 lakhs (ex-showroom). With the first batch of 500 units reportedly sold out, the two-door, mid-engined sports car is a one-of-its-kind offering in India that has surely appealed to quite a few. With the launch just days away and DC’s extensive testing finally over, here is what you need to know about the production ready 2015 Avanti.
DC Avanti Dimensions –
* Length – 4565 mm
* Width – 2120 mm
* Height – 1200 mm
* Ground Clearance – 170 mm
* Kerb Weight – 1580 kgs
* Tyres – 255/35/R20 (Front), 295/30/R20 (Rear)
DC Avanti Powertrain –
* Engine – 2.0-litre, four-cylinder, turbo petrol
* Power – 250 BHP at 5500 RPM and 340 Nm of torque between 2750-5000 RPM
* Transmission – 6-speed manual, rear-wheel drive
* 0-100 km/hr – 6 seconds
* Top Speed – 200 km/hr (electronically limited)
Features –
* Single DIN music system with speaker
* Electrically adjustable ORVMs
* Electric Power Steering
* Power windows
* HVAC unit
* 4-way manually adjustable seats
* Interior colour options – Grey, Red, Tan and Black
* Exterior colour options – Black, White, Silver and Red
Safety –
* ABS
* EBD
* Disc Brakes (all wheels)
* 3-Point seatbelts with Pre-tensioner
* Bi-Halogen – Projector headlamps
* Roll cage with side impact bars
* Carbon fibre body
Optional Extras –
* Carbon fibre door pads, dashboard set
* Bi-Xenon headlamps
* TFT display unit
* Alcantara seats
* Reverse Camera
* Custom stitching
* Smart Key with Push button start-stop
* Sport-tuned exhaust
* Custom Exterior paint
* Alloy wheels
* Personalised car cover
* Matte Paint job and much more.
In addition to the aforementioned features, DC is giving a host of customisation options especially for the exterior paint and interior upholstery along with personalised soft luggage available on order. The Avanti, however, does not get airbags even as an optional feature which surely is disappointing for a ‘sports car’. The Pune-based manufacturer is currently commanding a booking amount of Rs. 15 lakhs to get the sports car rolling on the factory floor. More details on the prices and delivery period will be available on the launch day, make sure you stay tuned to MotorBeam for all the live updates.
