Hongqi improved gasoline V8: power was equal to Mercedes

In the open base of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of China, information appeared about the updated frame of the Guoyao SUV (former LS7). The Hongqi flagship is certified with a modernized 4.0-liter V8: without any electrification, the engine’s return was increased 1.5 times! The power has grown from 360 to 557 horsepower, the same number is issued by the Burbulovosmiere M177 on the Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600.

In 2022, the Hongqi LS7 frame SUV was surprised by modest performance: from the V8 4.0 turbo engine, the Chinese removed only 360 horsepower and 500 nm of torque. Now the misunderstanding has been corrected: 557 horsepower, this is at the level of the most luxurious Mercedes-Benz GLS and BMW X7 M60i. Probably, the ZF assault rifle with a hydrotransformer and a transmission with a coupling in the front axle drive remained.

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The appearance and dimensions of the Hongqi LS7 are unchanged: the Chinese nomenclature is conservative. It is known that after the upgrade, two configurations of the cabin will remain: for four or six seats. Now prices start with 1,365,800 yuan and reach 1,465,800 yuan (190-203 thousand dollars), and discounts are not provided. For sales of top Hongqi do not chase in the Middle Kingdom: these models can be considered analogues Aurus.

It can be expected that the forced V8 will eventually appear on the Great Sedan Hongqi L1 (Guoya), because now the top version gives out only 476 hp. and 680 nm. The development of large gasoline engines in China became a trend: a similar 4.0-liter V8 recently shown the Great Wall concern.

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