DC Avanti
| DC Avanti | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | DC Design, India |
| Production | 2012–2020 |
| Assembly | Pune, India |
| Designer | Dilip Chhabria |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Sports car |
| Body style | 2-door coupé |
| Layout | Mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | Renault 2.0 L Engine |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm (110 in) |
| Length | 4,623 mm (182.0 in) |
| Width | 1,967 mm (77.4 in) |
| Height | 1,213 mm (47.8 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,562 kg (3,444 lb) |
The DC Avanti is a coupe styled sports car produced by DC Design, an Indian design firm originally headed by Dilip Chhabria. Its name was based on the Studebaker Avanti. It was unveiled at the 2012 Auto Expo in New Delhi. The Avanti is powered by 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine producing 250 bhp with a six-speed manual transmission. A limited edition model launched in 2015 comes with 310 bhp output and paddle shifters.