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We’ve already seen Brilliance at other European car shows announcing that they’re coming to Europe, but this time, the Chinese car manufacture really means it as they’ve signed an import agreement for Europe with German motor trading company, HSO Motors Europe. Along with the BS6 and the BS4 which are based on the Giugiaro designed, M1 & & M2 sedans respectively, Brilliance will also import to Europe the BC3 Coupe you see in the pictures. The BC3, which looks like a reworked Hyundai Coupe - Tiburon, is equipped with a Mitsubishi derived, 1.8-liter turbocharged engine delivering 170Hp. According to the Chinese company, the BC3 accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in under 10,0 sec and it reaches a maximum speed of 210 km/h – 131 mph. Key dimensions length 4.488mm, width 1.812mm, height 1.385mm & wheelbase 2.600mm. -Continued: Click “Read More…” below for additional pictures
We’ve already seen Brilliance at other European car shows announcing that they’re coming to Europe, but this time, the Chinese car manufacture really means it as they’ve signed an import agreement for Europe with German motor trading company, HSO Motors Europe. Along with the BS6 and the BS4 which are based on the Giugiaro designed, M1 & & M2 sedans respectively, Brilliance will also import to Europe the BC3 Coupe you see in the pictures. The BC3, which looks like a reworked Hyundai Coupe - Tiburon, is equipped with a Mitsubishi derived, 1.8-liter turbocharged engine delivering 170Hp. According to the Chinese company, the BC3 accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in under 10,0 sec and it reaches a maximum speed of 210 km/h – 131 mph. Key dimensions length 4.488mm, width 1.812mm, height 1.385mm & wheelbase 2.600mm. -Continued: Click “Read More…” below for additional pictures
The Brilliance BS6 or, if you live in China, the Zhonghua Sedan, has been enhanced with the addition of a new turbocharged version, the 1.8T. The BS6 / Zhonghua 1.8T is equipped with the same 1.8-liter 4cylinder turbocharged engine that's on the BS4 1.8T (Jinjue in China) delivering an output of 170Hp @ 5.000 rmp and a maximum torque of 235Nm available from 2.000 to 4.000 rpm. Apart from the engine, the Pininfarina designed (and Lancia inspired...) BS6 has also received some visual upgrades like the 'sporty' bumpers and a new set of alloy rims.
The Brilliance BS6 or, if you live in China, the Zhonghua Sedan, has been enhanced with the addition of a new turbocharged version, the 1.8T. The BS6 / Zhonghua 1.8T is equipped with the same 1.8-liter 4cylinder turbocharged engine that's on the BS4 1.8T (Jinjue in China) delivering an output of 170Hp @ 5.000 rmp and a maximum torque of 235Nm available from 2.000 to 4.000 rpm. Apart from the engine, the Pininfarina designed (and Lancia inspired...) BS6 has also received some visual upgrades like the 'sporty' bumpers and a new set of alloy rims.
This is the first photo of Briliance' C-Segment hatch that'll make its official debut at the Shanghai Auto Show in a couple of days. Brilliance, which has already started sales of its Giugiaro designed BS6 large sedan in several European countries (including the continents biggest market, Germany), aims at going international with the new A1. Although info is scarce for the moment, we did manage to find a thing or two on the A1 in Brilliance's Chinese site. According to company, the A1 is based on a new platform with the wheelbase measuring at 2.600 mm / 102-inches (roughly the same as the VW Golf). Production of the A1 is set to start in September with sales starting in China soon after. While Europe will probably see the car by late 2008 there's no word on whether Brilliance is also eyeing the American market.
This is the first photo of Briliance' C-Segment hatch that'll make its official debut at the Shanghai Auto Show in a couple of days. Brilliance, which has already started sales of its Giugiaro designed BS6 large sedan in several European countries (including the continents biggest market, Germany), aims at going international with the new A1. Although info is scarce for the moment, we did manage to find a thing or two on the A1 in Brilliance's Chinese site. According to company, the A1 is based on a new platform with the wheelbase measuring at 2.600 mm / 102-inches (roughly the same as the VW Golf). Production of the A1 is set to start in September with sales starting in China soon after. While Europe will probably see the car by late 2008 there's no word on whether Brilliance is also eyeing the American market.
Despite the recent catastrophic crash-test results of the BS6 from ADAC, Brilliance made its appereance at the Frankfurt Show. The Chinese carmaker had a nice stand in Hall 8.0 were it exhibited its full European vehicle line-up. The most interesting model and the one that grasped most visitors' attention was the compact coupe, BS3. The 4.48-meter long coupe is equipped with a 170 Hp, 1.8-litre turbo engine that allows it to sprint from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 9.7 seconds; the top speed is 210 km/h or 130 mph. If you're asking for our opinion, the first thing that popped up in our head was that we were looking at the Chinese alternative to the Hyundai Coupe (Tiburon). It doesn't look that bad but it certainly doesn't look great either. What really disappointed us though were the low-grade plastics and the mediocre quality of the cabin. Unless it drives like a Ford Focus and costs as much as Dacia, don't expect to be seeing a lot of these in Europe when it goes on sale next year. -Press release and high-res images after the jump
Press Release
BC3: The trendy city coupe
Brilliance JinBei is adding a sporty coupe to its model line-up with the BC3 show car. The 4.48 meter long, 1.81 meter wide, and 1.39 meter high powerhouse stands low and wide on its 18-inch alloy wheels. A 125 kW (170 HP), 1.8 litre turbo gasoline engine propels it from 0 to 100 km/h in 9.7 seconds; the top speed is 210 km/h. This engine, which was entirely developed in-house, is also used in the BS4 compact sedan. The BC3 comes with a choice of a five-speed manual or automatic transmission. The precisely-tuned chassis of the two-door coupe meets the needs of sporty drivers.
Metallic paint, power steering, and alloy wheels are standard equipment in the BC3, along with automatic climate control, leather interior, parking assist, backup radar, power sunroof, power windows, and a CD sound station with high-quality speakers. The driver's seat provides good sideways support and is adjustable six ways. In the cockpit, chromed instruments provide the driver with essential information.
The coupe is equipped with numerous safety systems. It comes with front and side airbags, three-point seatbelts with pretensioners, ABS, electronic brake boosters, an electronic differential lock, and disc brakes.
The powerful, dynamic design of the BC3 was independently developed by Brilliance: The front view is defined by the extended hood and the clear glass headlights which extend far to the sides. The vehicle appears even wider and lower due to its deep front spoiler. The side view is also typical for a coupe. It underscores the distinctive character and is dominated by a long wheelbase, the passenger compartment which is set far to the rear with strongly angled A-columns, low windows, and the roof line which gently slopes to the rear. The design of the two-door coupe is rounded out by taillights that wrap far around the corners and give it a dynamic-sporty appearance from the rear.
Despite the recent catastrophic crash-test results of the BS6 from ADAC, Brilliance made its appereance at the Frankfurt Show. The Chinese carmaker had a nice stand in Hall 8.0 were it exhibited its full European vehicle line-up. The most interesting model and the one that grasped most visitors' attention was the compact coupe, BS3. The 4.48-meter long coupe is equipped with a 170 Hp, 1.8-litre turbo engine that allows it to sprint from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 9.7 seconds; the top speed is 210 km/h or 130 mph. If you're asking for our opinion, the first thing that popped up in our head was that we were looking at the Chinese alternative to the Hyundai Coupe (Tiburon). It doesn't look that bad but it certainly doesn't look great either. What really disappointed us though were the low-grade plastics and the mediocre quality of the cabin. Unless it drives like a Ford Focus and costs as much as Dacia, don't expect to be seeing a lot of these in Europe when it goes on sale next year. -Press release and high-res images after the jump
Press Release
BC3: The trendy city coupe
Brilliance JinBei is adding a sporty coupe to its model line-up with the BC3 show car. The 4.48 meter long, 1.81 meter wide, and 1.39 meter high powerhouse stands low and wide on its 18-inch alloy wheels. A 125 kW (170 HP), 1.8 litre turbo gasoline engine propels it from 0 to 100 km/h in 9.7 seconds; the top speed is 210 km/h. This engine, which was entirely developed in-house, is also used in the BS4 compact sedan. The BC3 comes with a choice of a five-speed manual or automatic transmission. The precisely-tuned chassis of the two-door coupe meets the needs of sporty drivers.
Metallic paint, power steering, and alloy wheels are standard equipment in the BC3, along with automatic climate control, leather interior, parking assist, backup radar, power sunroof, power windows, and a CD sound station with high-quality speakers. The driver's seat provides good sideways support and is adjustable six ways. In the cockpit, chromed instruments provide the driver with essential information.
The coupe is equipped with numerous safety systems. It comes with front and side airbags, three-point seatbelts with pretensioners, ABS, electronic brake boosters, an electronic differential lock, and disc brakes.
The powerful, dynamic design of the BC3 was independently developed by Brilliance: The front view is defined by the extended hood and the clear glass headlights which extend far to the sides. The vehicle appears even wider and lower due to its deep front spoiler. The side view is also typical for a coupe. It underscores the distinctive character and is dominated by a long wheelbase, the passenger compartment which is set far to the rear with strongly angled A-columns, low windows, and the roof line which gently slopes to the rear. The design of the two-door coupe is rounded out by taillights that wrap far around the corners and give it a dynamic-sporty appearance from the rear.
For starters, let me refresh your memory if you can't remember who Brilliance is. One of China's most promising carmanufactures, the Brilliance Group operating segments are divided mainly into the mini-bus / automotive components part and the Sedan brands, one of whom is Zhonghua. Additionally from 2003, the Chinese Group has established a joint venture with BMW, producing 3 Series & 5 Series BMW's in China. 
Obviously, that had something to do with the design of the Zhonghua Jinjue sedan (click the link to read more) which was first shown in Europe as a concept in last year's Frankfurt Motor Show. Now, as these spy photos prove, Zhonghua want's to go into the coupe business. Although the only clear shot we get is from the interior (which by the way reminds me of the Ford S-Max...), you have to admit that the Zhonghua Coupe looks quite promising. via: xcar 
