BYD S8

BYD S8. 2009 to date (prod. n/a). 2-door coupé–convertible. F/F, 1991 cm³ (4 cyl. DOHC). Instead of cloning Toyotas, BYD styled its convertible along Mercedes-Benz SL (R230). The effort was actually more original, thanks to the FWD proportions that made it feel different to the Mercedes-Benz. Rear end looked more like Renault Mégane II CC. Car weighed in at a hefty 1,525 kg, so the 103 kW four made it hardly sporting. Rear torsion beam suspension.

Manufacturing location: Xi’an, China

Marque: BYD