Engineering:Hongqi L5
| Hongqi L5 | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Hongqi (FAW Group) |
| Production | 2014 - present |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Full-size luxury car (F) |
| Body style | 4-door limousine |
The Hongqi L5 is a large retro styled full size luxury car produced by Hongqi whose design was inspired by the discontinued Hongqi CA770.[1] The L5 serves as Hongqi's current flagship vehicle for the Chinese automotive market.
First generation (2014-2022)
| Hongqi L5 I | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Hongqi |
| Production | 2014–2022 |
| Designer | Xiu Yi |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Full-size luxury car (F) |
| Body style | 4-door limousine |
| Layout | Longitudinal Front-engine, four-wheel-drive |
| Related | Hongqi HQE, Hongqi N501 |
| Powertrain | |
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| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 3,435 mm (135.2 in) |
| Length | 5,555 mm (218.7 in) |
| Width | 2,018 mm (79.4 in) |
| Height | 1,578 mm (62.1 in) |
| us|uk|Kerb|Curb}} weight | 3,150 kg (6,940 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Hongqi CA770 |
Released in 2013 at the Shanghai Auto Show, the L5 is renowned for currently being the most expensive Chinese-made car ever available for purchase, at CN¥5 million Renminbi (US$800,000 UK£580,000).[4][5] It is the official state car of China , as it is used by President Xi Jinping.[6] The sedan is currently offered only in China.
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A handful of first generation L5s have been exported to Belarus via donations, where they are used by the Belarusian military as a parade car, first being debuted at the 2015 Minsk Victory Day Parade.[7]
In 2016 Hongqi announced a V8 version of the L5, powered by a 4 litre twin-turbo V8 producing 381 horsepower with an eight-speed automatic. The 6 litre V12 model is designated as CA7600 and the V8 version as CA7400. The CA7400 was released in 2017.
The L5 has three variants: the civilian, official state car and parade car. It has a length of 5.555m, five being a lucky number in Chinese culture.[8]
Second generation (2023-)
| Hongqi L5 II | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Hongqi |
| Production | 2023–present |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Full-size luxury car (F) |
| Body style | 4-door limousine |
| Layout | Longitudinal Front-engine, four-wheel-drive |
| Related | Hongqi N701 |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 4.0 L V8 turbo charged (petrol) |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 3,730 mm (147 in) |
| Length | 5,980 mm (235 in) |
| Width | 2,090 mm (82 in) |
| Height | 1,710 mm (67 in) |
In April 2023, the second generation Hongqi L5 was revealed on the Auto Shanghai 2023. [9]
The second generation L5 features a dual-color body design, measures 5980/2090/1710mm in dimension, with a wheelbase of 3730mm, which is significantly larger than previous generation. It is equipped with a V8 4.0-liter turbocharged engine that delivers a maximum power of 285 kW (382 hp; 387 PS) .[10]
In November 2023, the Hongqi officially announced on Weibo that the car would be delivered in 2024.[11]
Hongqi L5 II front
Hongqi L5 II rear
References
- ↑ Erling, Johnny (2017-06-26). Lesereise Peking: Vorfahrt für die Rote Fahne. Picus Verlag. ISBN 978-3-7117-5350-2. https://books.google.com/books?id=NLV3DwAAQBAJ&dq=Hongqi+L5&pg=PT72.
- ↑ "Hongqi L5 V8". 2 December 2016. https://carnewschina.com/2016/12/02/hongqi-l5-will-get-a-twin-turbocharged-v8-in-china/.
- ↑ "Hongqi L5 V12 specs". http://chinaautoweb.com/car-models/hongqi-l5/.
- ↑ Vijay Pattni (13 November 2014). "Meet China's most expensive car" (in en). BBC. http://www.bbc.com/autos/story/20140424-meet-chinas-most-expensive-car.
- ↑ "$803,300 chinese car goes on sale". Bloomberg. 20 April 2014. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2014-04-20/-803-300-chinese-car-goes-on-sale.
- ↑ "China: Australia trade deal won't hurt New Zealand". Associated Press. 20 November 2014.
- ↑ "Hongqi L5 Convertible Parade Car Debuts In Belarus" (in en). 17 May 2015. http://www.carscoops.com/2015/05/hongqi-l5-convertible-parade-car-debuts.html.
- ↑ Автопилот, Редакция журнала (2020-02-15). Автопилот 06-2014. Litres. pp. 18. ISBN 978-5-457-73145-5. https://books.google.com/books?id=KwZQBwAAQBAJ&dq=Hongqi+L5&pg=PA18.
- ↑ TopCarNews (2023-04-25). "Hongqi L5: China's Rolls-Royce Is Back With A Refreshed Design - TopCarNews" (in en). https://topcarnews.net/hongqi-l5-chinas-rolls-royce-is-back-with-a-refreshed-design-s237461.html.
- ↑ "搭载V8动力 全新红旗L5申报图曝光". https://www.sohu.com/a/www.sohu.com/a/728,683,675_430526.
- ↑ "红旗车，中国车。#全新红旗L5# 2024年启动交付，匠心之作，不负期待". FAW Hongqi. https://m.weibo.cn/detail/4968975444476367.
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