Engineering:Zotye Z500

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Zotye Z500
Zotye Z500 01 China 2015-04-06.jpg
Zotye Z500
Overview
ManufacturerZotye Auto
Also calledZotye Z560
Production2014–2021
Body and chassis
Body style4-door sedan
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
Powertrain
Engine1.5 L turbo I4[1]
Transmission5-speed automatic
CVT[2]
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,750 mm (108.3 in)
Length4,750 mm (187.0 in)
Width1,810 mm (71.3 in)
Height1,490 mm (58.7 in)

The Zotye Z500 or Zotye Z560 was a mid-size sedan produced by Chinese auto maker Zotye Auto.[3]

Overview

Zotye Z500 rear

The Zotye Z500 debuted at the 2014 Beijing Auto Show[4][5] and was positioned above the Zotye Z300 compact sedan.[6] Power comes from a Mitsubishi-sourced 1.5L putting out 120hp and 143nm of torque through a 5-speed manual or 5-speed automatic powering the front wheels. The Zotye Z500 is available to the Chinese market in November 2014 with prices ranging from 75,800 yuan to 140,800 yuan.[7][8][9] A facelift was conducted shortly after with a name change to Zotye 560.[10]

Zotye Z500 EV

The Zotye Z500 EV is the electric version of the Zotye Z500 sedan, and was sold alongside the Zotye Z560 sedan at the same time with prices ranging from 199,900 to 229,800 yuan. There are three different ranges of models including options from 200, 250, and 330 kilometers of maximum range trim. The electric motors produces 72 to 95kw and 200 to 260 Nm of torque.[11]

References

  1. "Zotye 560 secs". https://car.autohome.com.cn/config/series/4317.html#pvareaid=3454437. 
  2. "Zotye Z500 sedan will be launched on the China car market in November". https://carnewschina.com/2014/10/23/zotye-z500-sedan-will-be-launched-on-the-china-car-market-in-november/. 
  3. "This is the Zotye Z500 for the China car market". https://carnewschina.com/2014/04/01/this-is-the-zotye-z500-for-the-china-car-market/. 
  4. "Zotye Z500 gets a cleanup for the 2014 Beijing Auto Show". https://carnewschina.com/2014/04/19/zotye-z500-gets-a-cleanup-for-the-2014-beijing-auto-show/. 
  5. "Zotye Z500 sedan debuts on the Beijing Auto Show". https://carnewschina.com/2014/04/22/zotye-z500-sedan-debuts-on-the-beijing-auto-show/. 
  6. "Zotye Z500 will debut on the 2014 Beijing Auto Show". https://carnewschina.com/2014/03/31/zotye-z500-will-debut-on-the-2014-beijing-auto-show/. 
  7. "Zotye Z500 arrives at the Beijing Auto Show". https://carnewschina.com/2014/04/18/zotye-z500-arrives-at-the-beijing-auto-show/. 
  8. "Zotye Z500 launched on the China car market". https://carnewschina.com/2014/11/10/zotye-z500-launched-on-the-china-car-market/. 
  9. "This is the Zotye Z500 sedan for the China auto market". https://carnewschina.com/2014/11/03/this-is-the-zotye-z500-sedan-for-the-china-auto-market/. 
  10. "Spy Shots: Facelift For The Zotye Z500 Sedan In China". https://carnewschina.com/2016/06/02/spy-shots-facelift-for-the-zotye-z500-sedan-in-china/. 
  11. "Zotye Z500 EV specs". https://car.autohome.com.cn/config/series/4327.html#pvareaid=3454437. 

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