Lifan 520 Explained

Lifan 520/520i
Aka:Lifan Breez (Russia)
Manufacturer:Lifan Motors, part of Lifan Group
Production:2006–2012
Assembly:Chongqing, China
Class:Subcompact car
Engine:1.3 L LF479Q1 I4
1.5 L LF479Q2 I4
1.6 L LF481Q3 I4
Body Style:4-door sedan
5-door hatchback
Transmission:5-speed manual
5 speed automatic
Wheelbase:25401NaN1
Length:43701NaN1
Width:17001NaN1
Height:14731NaN1
Successor:Lifan 530

The Lifan 520 is a subcompact sedan produced by the Lifan Motors division of Lifan Group.

Overview

The Lifan 520 is the first car produced by Lifan Motors, and was launched at the 2006 Beijing Auto Show.[1] The exterior and interior are specific to the 520 but the car is based in the chassis of the 1991 Citroën ZX.[2] The 520 is a four-door sedan and the 520i is the 5-door hatchback version.

Powertrain

The Lifan 520 is powered by a choice of three 4-cylinder engines:[3] the 1.3 L (1342cc) and 1.6 L (1587cc) Lifan engines producing 650NaN0 and 780NaN0 respectively; and the Tritec 850NaN0 1.6 L (1596cc) engine shared with the last-generation Mini.

Markets

The Lifan 520 is sold in China and in several export markets. In Russia, it is sold as the Lifan Breez.[4]

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mellor.nsf/story2/3612FFCF1BC4DA18CA2574D30003EAC9 Go Auto 30 September 2008
  2. http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/carreviews/firstdrives/217782/lifan_520i.html Auto Express report
  3. http://www.lifanmotors.net/lifan520_3.html Lifan Motors 520 website
  4. http://www.lifan-car.ru/LF520/Appearance.asp Lifan Russia website