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
| Type | 2.0L Four Cylinder |
| Maximum power | 240 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
| Maximum Torque | 270lb/ft of torque @3500 RPM |
| Transmission | MMT6 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 | ||
| Front | Rim size | 8.5J-19 |
| Tyres | 255/35 19” x 8.5 J | |
| Track | 1680 mm | |
| Rear | Rim size | 11J-19 |
| Tyres | 295/30 19” x 11 J | |
| Track | 1660 mm | |
Dimensions
| Wheelbase | 2700 mm |
| Length | 4623 mm |
| Width | 1967 mm |
| Height | 1213 mm |
| Front Over hang | 993 mm |
| Rear Over hang | 930 mm |
| Ground clearance | 155 mm |
| Dry kerb weight | 1562 kgs |
