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− | '''BYD S8. 2009 to date (prod. n/a). 2-door coupé–convertible. F/F, 1991 cm³ (4 cyl. DOHC).''' Instead of cloning [[Toyota]]s, 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. | + | '''BYD S8. 2009 to date (prod. n/a). 2-door coupé–convertible. F/F, 1991 cm³ (4 cyl. DOHC).''' Instead of cloning [[Toyota]]s, 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]], but even in China it was criticized for being a copycat. Rear end looked more like [[Renault Mégane II]] CC. Car weighed in at a hefty 1,525 kg, so the 103 kW four failed to make it sporting. Also hampered by rear torsion beam suspension. |
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Revision as of 06:02, 1 September 2012
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, but even in China it was criticized for being a copycat. Rear end looked more like Renault Mégane II CC. Car weighed in at a hefty 1,525 kg, so the 103 kW four failed to make it sporting. Also hampered by rear torsion beam suspension.
Manufacturing location: Xi’an, China
Marque: BYD