Hongqi L5
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Hongqi |
| Production | 2014–present |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Full-size luxury car |
| Body style | 4-door sedan |
| Layout | Longitudinal front-engine, four-wheel drive |
| Related | Hongqi HQE |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 6.0L CA12GV60-01 V12 (gasoline) |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic |
| 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) |
| Curb weight | 3,150 kg (6,940 lb) |
The Hongqi L5 is a retro style luxury car inspired in design to the discontinued Hongqi CA770. 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).[1] It is the official state car of China, as it's used by General Secretary of the Communist Party (Paramount leader) Xi Jinping.[2] The sedan is currently only offered in China.
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References
- ^ "Meet China's most expensive car". BBC. Retrieved 19 November 2015.
- ^ "China: Australia trade deal won't hurt New Zealand". Associated Press. November 20, 2014.
- ^ "Hongqi L5 Convertible Parade Car Debuts In Belarus". May 17, 2012. Retrieved 2016-05-25.
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