The DC Avanti is the latest sports car that is being developed by DC Design, an indigenous car design company of India. The car has been launched at the 2012 Delhi Auto Expo by none other than Amitabh Bachchan. However, Indian Drives has been able to gain access to the latest images of this car. This latest car, which has been named Avanti, would be offered to customers at a pricing of Rs.30 Lakh.
Production of this DC Avanti is expected to start soon. Initial estimates indicate that around 300 car units are going to be produced in the first batch to be released in 2013-14. The well known Indian designer, Mr. Dilip Chhabria, who happens to also be the founder of DC Design, has taken total credit of designing this spectacular looking car.
DC Avanti specifications
| Engine Type | 2.0L Four Cylinder Turbocharged engine with direct injection and VVT DOHC Four valves per cylinder |
| Maximum power | 240 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
| Maximum Torque | 270lb/ft of torque @3500 RPM |
| Transmission | MMT6 6speed |
| 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 |
