“National Chinese sports car” SC01: production version

Photos and characteristics of a two-door from the Small Sports Car startup appeared in the open database of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the People’s Republic of China. The project of the small SC01 sports car was shown in the fall of 2022, and now the electric car is ready for mass production. On the way to the assembly line, the general idea remained the same: the coupe has a twin-engine all-wheel drive (435 horsepower), an overall length of 4.1 meters, a curb weight of 1365 kilograms.

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The production version differs from the SC01 prototype by a completely redesigned aerodynamic body kit. The rear-view mirrors and air intakes became larger, and a developed diffuser appeared. However, the design of the stern in the spirit of the racing Lancia 037 was preserved, and a retractable spoiler was included in the series. Standard wheels are 245/40 ZR18.

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The length/width/height of the new product are 4106/1830/1170 millimeters, respectively, and the wheelbase is 2503 millimeters. Thus, in terms of size and form factor, the closest competitor may be the MG Cyberster, especially if the roadster gets a closed version. Initially, the developers wanted to rely on a composite body and push-rod suspension, but there is no new information about the filling.

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Initially, Small Sports Car investors aimed at the niche of the “national sports car of the Celestial Empire,” but mass popularity will depend on retail prices. In 2022, the target was 300 thousand yuan (41 thousand dollars). Now the Zeekr 001 with a battery capacity of 100 kilowatt-hours and an all-wheel drive power plant with a capacity of 789 horsepower is comparable.

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