China News: Brilliance BS6 1.8T 170Hp

The Brilliance BS6 or, if you live in China, the Zhonghua Sedan, has been enhanced with the addition of a new turbocharged version, the 1.8T. The BS6 / Zhonghua 1.8T is equipped with the same 1.8-liter 4cylinder turbocharged engine that's on the BS4 1.8T (Jinjue in China) delivering an output of 170Hp @ 5.000 rmp and a maximum torque of 235Nm available from 2.000 to 4.000 rpm. Apart from the engine, the Pininfarina designed (and Lancia inspired...) BS6 has also received some visual upgrades like the 'sporty' bumpers and a new set of alloy rims. -Continued











Via: cn.autoblog.com & Zhonghua

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Brilliance BC3 – 1.8T 170Hp Chinese Coupe makes its Euro premier in Geneva

We’ve already seen Brilliance at other European car shows announcing that they’re coming to Europe, but this time, the Chinese car manufacture really means it as they’ve signed an import agreement for Europe with German motor trading company, HSO Motors Europe. Along with the BS6 and the BS4 which are based on the Giugiaro designed, M1 & & M2 sedans respectively, Brilliance will also import to Europe the BC3 Coupe you see in the pictures.

The BC3, which looks like a reworked Hyundai Coupe - Tiburon, is equipped with a Mitsubishi derived, 1.8-liter turbocharged engine delivering 170Hp. According to the Chinese company, the BC3 accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in under 10,0 sec and it reaches a maximum speed of 210 km/h – 131 mph. Key dimensions length 4.488mm, width 1.812mm, height 1.385mm & wheelbase 2.600mm. -Continued: Click “Read More…” below for additional pictures

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Brilliance - Zhonghua Coupe

For starters, let me refresh your memory if you can't remember who Brilliance is. One of China's most promising carmanufactures, the Brilliance Group operating segments are divided mainly into the mini-bus / automotive components part and the Sedan brands, one of whom is Zhonghua. Additionally from 2003, the Chinese Group has established a joint venture with BMW, producing 3 Series & 5 Series BMW's in China.

Obviously, that had something to do with the design of the Zhonghua Jinjue sedan (click the link to read more) which was first shown in Europe as a concept in last year's Frankfurt Motor Show. Now, as these spy photos prove, Zhonghua want's to go into the coupe business. Although the only clear shot we get is from the interior (which by the way reminds me of the Ford S-Max...), you have to admit that the Zhonghua Coupe looks quite promising. via: xcar

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Brilliance Jinjue

Brilliance Motor Works

Is this China’s best yet?

Remember that “BMW”like Chinese sedan that was previewed last year's Frankfurt Show? Well, Chinese carmaker Brilliance has released it in the China market under the name Jinjue sedan.

Jinjue, which can be translated either as “Triumphant Horse” or “Winning Gold”, was designed, as its bigger brother, the Zhonghua sedan -not surprisingly, by Italian specialist Pininfarina and it reminds us of a “mini” 5-Series –some evil people say it looks even better than the new 3 Series…

Now before you ask yourself why doesn’t BMW do something about it, shall I remind you that BMW & Brilliance Auto have a formed a joint-venture in China, producing BMW’s for the local market. It is also said that BMW has given the “know how” to Brilliance for the making of the Jinjue.

Four engines will be available at launch ranging from 1.6 to 2.0 liters -including a 1.8 Turbo with 170 hp. Brilliance hopes this sports sedan will boost its annual sales from 17,500 to 30,000 this year. That does not include possible European sales, which are said to start later this year.

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