Lifan 520

Lifan 520/520i
Overview
ManufacturerLifan Motors, part of Lifan Group
Also calledLifan Breez (Russia)
Production2006–2012
AssemblyChongqing, China
Body and chassis
ClassSubcompact car
Body style4-door sedan
5-door hatchback
Powertrain
Engine1.3 L LF479Q1 I4
1.5 L LF479Q2 I4
1.6 L LF481Q3 I4
Transmission5-speed manual
5 speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,540 mm (100.0 in)
Length4,370 mm (172.0 in)
Width1,700 mm (66.9 in)
Height1,473 mm (58.0 in)
Chronology
SuccessorLifan 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 65 kW (88 PS; 87 bhp) and 78 kW (106 PS; 105 bhp) respectively; and the Tritec 85 kW (116 PS; 114 bhp) 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]

Gallery

  • Lifan 520 front
    Lifan 520 front
  • Lifan 520 rear
    Lifan 520 rear
  • Lifan 520 facelift front
    Lifan 520 facelift front
  • Lifan 520 facelift rear
    Lifan 520 facelift rear
  • Lifan 520i front
    Lifan 520i front
  • Lifan 520i rear
    Lifan 520i rear
  • Lifan 520i rally car front
    Lifan 520i rally car front
  • Lifan 520i rally car rear
    Lifan 520i rally car rear
  • Lifan 520i cross.
    Lifan 520i cross.


References

  1. ^ Go Auto 30 September 2008
  2. ^ Auto Express report
  3. ^ Lifan Motors 520 website Archived 2011-11-02 at the Wayback Machine
  4. ^ Lifan Russia website Archived 2011-10-23 at the Wayback Machine

External links

  • Lifan Motors website
  • v
  • t
  • e
Current
Mopeds
  • Amarantine
Motorcycles
  • C-Man II
  • CCS 150
  • Hero 125
  • LF Series
  • Tibetan 200
  • KPR150
Cars
Pickup Trucks
Crossovers/SUVs
Vans
Commercial Trucks
  • Ge Aolei
  • Oushi Zhanma A6
  • Skat LFJ Series
Discontinued models
  • F1
  • LF6361
  • T9
Other
  • Category