Engineering:Hongqi S9

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Hongqi S9
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Overview
ManufacturerHongqi (Silk-FAW Automotive)
Production2021-present
AssemblyItaly: Reggio Emilia (Silk-FAW Automotive)
China: Changchun
DesignerWalter de Silva
Body and chassis
ClassSports car
Body style2-door coupé
LayoutRear mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive
DoorsButterfly
Powertrain
Engine4.0 L CA74000 twin-turbocharged V8
Electric motor3x e-motors
Power output1 MW (1,381 hp; 1,400 PS) total
Electric range40 km (25 mi)
Dimensions
Length4,885 mm (192.3 in)
Width2,053 mm (80.8 in)
Height1,166 mm (45.9 in)

The Hongqi S9 is a hybrid sports car produced by Hongqi, which was presented at the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show.[1]

Presentation

Hongqi S9 concept (front)

The Hongqi S9 concept was presented on 13 September 2019 at the Frankfurt Motor Show and celebrates 70 years of the People's Republic of China . It foreshadows the plan to launch a hybrid supercar from the Chinese manufacturer limited to 70 copies.[2]

In 2021, the FAW Group announced that it will build the car in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy as part of a joint venture with Silk EV and hired former Alfa Romeo, SEAT and Audi designer Walter de Silva as Vice President of Styling and Design for a range of Hongqi S vehicles. The production version of the S9 was introduced in 2021 Auto Shanghai.[3][4][5]

Technical characteristics

Hongqi S9 concept car in 2019

The S9 is powered by a combustion 4.0 L twin-turbo V8 engine associated with a hybrid system, providing it with an output of 1,400 PS (1,381 hp).[6]


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