Shanghai SH760
 A 1986 Shanghai SH760B |
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| Manufacturer | Shanghai City Power Machinery Manufacturing Company[1] SAIC Group |
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| Production | 1958-1991 |
| Successor | Volkswagen Santana |
| Body style | sedan |
| Engine | 2.2 L |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual |
The Shanghai SH760 is a car produced in China from 1958 to 1991. It was primarily produced for government officials not important enough to warrant a FAW Hong Qi.[2]
The Shanghai Automobile assembly line produced their first car on 28 September 1958, called Fenghuang (meaning Phoenix in English) and was also the first production car produced in China. Only very few Phoenix sedans where produced between then and 1960.[3] The Phoenix models are distinguided by round headlights and fins to the rear.[4]
In 1964, the Phoenix changed its name to Shanghai SH760, and by 1965 was in full production. In 1968 and 1974, the SH760 underwent a series of cosmetic updates (SH760A and SH760B respectively). The final SH760 was produced on 25 November 1991, after a total production run of 79,526 cars. Production peaked in 1984 at around 6,000 units.[3]
The SH760 was powered by a 2.2 litre straight six engine developing 90 bhp (67 kW; 91 PS) and coupled with a 4-speed manual gearbox.[3]
[edit] References
- ^ "SAIC History". SAIC website. http://www.saicmotor.com/english/xwzx/gysq/index.shtml. Retrieved 8 January 2012.
- ^ "The home team". The Economist. http://www.economist.com/node/12544893. Retrieved 5 November 2011.
- ^ a b c "The Chinese Car Industry". Society for Anglo-Chinese Understanding. http://www.sacu.org/motoring.html. Retrieved 5 November 2011.
- ^ "Historic photographs". SAIC. http://www.saicgroup.com/english/xwzx/tpk/lzp/2998.shtml. Retrieved 8 January 2012.
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