Another masterpiece of domestic performance cars! China Shadow Leopard version 2.0T R officially appeared.

At the Shenzhen Custom-made Auto Show in early March, it was supposed to be the "big bang" of modified cars from all over the world, but a prototype car came and attracted everyone's attention as soon as it appeared: it was the 2.0T R version of Shadow Leopard from China. Whether it is the fierce R sports appearance kit, the high-powered 265 HP 2.0T engine, or the bilateral exhaust and tail, it is demonstrating its unique performance identity.

It is said that it will become the first batch of self-owned brand performance precursor steel cannons, facing competitors from all over the world. So, what is the performance of this car? What is the symbolic significance? Let's look at it from the perspective of car fun.

1, come on, just handsome!

The original car that can appear in the modified auto show is of extraordinary value. After all, Yan value is controversial here, and no one wants to see an ordinary car Corolla here. China Shadow Leopard 2.0T R version is more sporty than the current 1.5T version on the market: even more fierce than the R-style track version. After all, its shape was born out of Shadow Leopard CTCC racing car, and the design of wide-body route was inspired by heavy fighter, which will continue the Shadow Leopard racing gene after listing. Of course, as can be seen from the naming method, R-style is only the younger brother of R version, and our protagonist today-China Shadow Leopard 2.0T R version is the real boss.

Judging from the front face, the Chinese Shadow Leopard 2.0T R version still adopts a sports style similar to the R-style track version. The air intake grille on the front face is divided into two by a horizontal decorative strip, and some netizens vividly call it the "front bumper", which also explains its recognition to some extent. The blackened front air intake grille is decorated with a mesh structure, which looks a bit like audi RS7, and the red R logo shows its performance identity. In addition, the front shovel under the front of the new car reduces the visual height of the car body, and on the other hand, as part of the aerodynamic suite, it can optimize the downward pressure of the car body.

Coming to the car side, the biggest feature of China Shadow Leopard 2.0T R is the optimized body posture. Shorter springs and more damping shock absorbers make the car body lower, and with the side skirts in the R exterior kit, the whole car looks lower. However, the rims and tires of the new car are more outstanding. 19 inch blackened large-size multi-spoke wheel rim, Michelin racing series high-performance tires with low flatness, larger brake discs and orange calipers can ensure good tracking performance in corners.

For the rear of the car, Huaying Leopard 2.0T R version adds a blackened tail wing on the basis of the original slip back shape, which can provide higher downforce in corners; At the same time, the diffuser at the rear bumper can also provide better aerodynamic performance, combing the turbulence at the rear of the car, and the complex shape complements the exhaust shape on both sides, and the visual effect is very fierce. It is worth mentioning that its exhaust sound also comes from Shadow Leopard CTCC racing car, and interested audiences can look forward to it.

Entering the car, China Shadow Leopard version 2.0T R has also undergone a lot of original factory performance modifications. Its seat adopts an integrated R version sports seat, and even hollows out the shoulders, which is convenient for the owner to modify the four-point seat belt; Moreover, the shape of the bucket chair can also make the body get better support during extreme turns. The dual-screen design of full LCD instrument and central control panel has also redesigned a set of red performance UI style, in which LCD instrument has shift prompt function, and central control panel can display five instruments, including turbine pressure, oil pressure, oil temperature, water temperature and intake temperature at a glance, which can be said to push the sense of movement to the limit.

Generally speaking, the design of China Shadow Leopard version 2.0T R is more like a pure performance car, and everything is serving performance. So, does it really deserve the title of performance? Well, it depends on whether this 2.0T engine can give force.

2. Come on, just hurry up!

Since it is a refit exhibition, not only will no one see the ordinary car Corolla, but no one wants to see the "three aunts on the road" here. Just as e-sports dishes are the original sin, in the field of modification and performance, slowness is the original sin.

As the name implies, China Shadow Leopard 2.0T R version is equipped with GAC's latest second-generation Julang 2.0T engine, with peak power 195 kw(265 HP) and peak torque of 400n·m, matching with 8AT gearbox. Compared with the current second-generation GS8 and M8 Master Edition of GAC Chuanqi, its power has increased by 10kW, perhaps due to the adjustment of intake and exhaust.

In terms of parameters, this engine is almost the "sub-ceiling" level in the field of performance cars. Compared with the current luxury brand BBA's high-power 2.0T engine (excluding Audi's S and Mercedes-Benz's AMG), why is there no BMW M? Because m is not 2.0T), both peak power and maximum torque can be fully suppressed.

Even Honda Civic Type-R, Golf R and even Ford Mustang and China Shadow Leopard 2.0T R, which are beyond the challenge of overseas performance steel guns, have not suffered. After all, you can get such a level of motivation with only half the price, which is completely beyond your psychological expectation.

At present, GAC officials have not released any data and acceleration results of China Shadow Leopard 2.0T R version. However, we can simply guess that the current version of Shadow Leopard/KOOC-0/.5tR track is/KOOC-0/.5t engine,/KOOC-0/30kW, 7-speed DCT gearbox, curb weight/KOOC-0/400kg, front drive and zero-speed acceleration for 6.95s..

Then China Shadow Leopard 2.0T R version is also a predecessor model, and its 2.0T engine will gain 20kg；; The gearbox was changed from 7DCT to 8AT, and the weight increased by 20kg. Sports kits and large rim tires will receive10 kg; ; The weight loss of the interior is negligible. It only increased the weight by 50kg, and finally the curb weight became 1450kg, but the output power increased by 50%, and the acceleration at zero speed may reach about 6 seconds, and it is even expected to reach 5 seconds+. The thrust-to-weight ratio of 183Ps/T is only 15% different from that of Honda Civic Type-R. This can also verify the conclusion that its zero-speed acceleration is less than 6 seconds.

3. Performance car is the inevitable product of the development of automobile industry.

It is not difficult to find that both America, an automobile power, Europe, an industrial power, and Japan, a latecomer, have their own steel gun models. Behind this is not only the commercial behavior of car companies, but also the guarantee provided by the industrial system and industrial production capacity: only a strong engine, excellent industrial design and excellent vehicle manufacturing level can the future flowers of performance cars be born in the soil.

The appearance of performance cars is only to satisfy the restlessness of young people: at the best age of life, when they can experience the fun of driving and the passion of life, they should have a performance car that can release themselves and enjoy life to meet their needs for speed and control. Whether it's GTI and Golf R in Europe, Fox RS and Mustang in America, Civic Type-R and GR YARiS in Japan, or our domestic Shadow Leopard 2.0T R version today, it's all like this: a fun car is the best representative of youthful vitality.

This version of Shadow Leopard 2.0T R, which belongs to China, may not catch up with Honda Civic Type-R, Golf R or even Ford Mustang in a short time, but there is a certain hope of catching up. After all, with the support of GAC's R&D capability and car-building experience, the gap between design style and engine body is very close, and what needs to be improved is only the adjustment and design capability of suspension part. However, considering the more people-friendly price (the guide price of the track version of 1.5T R-style is only 136800 yuan, and the 2.0T R version can be determined to fall within the range of 200,000 yuan or even 17000 yuan), this is completely acceptable.

Not only that, China Shadow Leopard also tries to blend in with young people. Through a variety of activities that young people like, such as exhibitions, innovative modifications, car races, etc. The younger and more sporty product cores are enriched. Also at this Shenzhen International Custom Modified Automobile Exhibition, GAC Chuanqi also announced the activity planning of Shadow Leopard this year, striving for the first prize of the competition; In addition, we will continue to practice the Shadow Leopard-Eagle Racing Academy program jointly created with users * * *, and train more young professional drivers to help drivers realize their dreams with the help of the Shadow Leopard Cup unified regulation competition that started in the second half of this year.

Perhaps this is the significance of China Shadow Leopard 2.0T R, a China performance car.

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