Besturn B50
| Besturn B50 | |
|---|---|
| Production period: | 2009-2019 |
| Class : | Compact class |
| Body versions : | limousine |
The Besturn B50 is a compact class sedan from the Chinese brand Besturn .
1st generation (2009-2016)
| 1st generation | |
|---|---|
 Besturn B50 (2009-2013) |
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| Production period: | 2009-2017 |
| Body versions : | limousine |
| Engines: |
Petrol engines : 1.6–1.8 liters (76–102 kW) |
| Length: | 4615 mm |
| Width: | 1785 mm |
| Height: | 1435 mm |
| Wheelbase : | 2675 mm |
| Empty weight : | 1285 kg |
| Stars in the C-NCAP - Crash Test (2010) |
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The first generation of the vehicle was formally shown at Auto China 2008. At the start of sales on May 16, 2009, the car was powered exclusively by a 1.6-liter gasoline engine with a maximum output of 76 kW (103 hp). The transmission was a five-speed manual or a six-speed automatic transmission . ABS and airbags for the driver and front passenger were standard , as was central locking . In higher equipment, among other things, an automatic air conditioning and side airbags were added.
In the C-NCAP crash test carried out in 2010 , the vehicle was rated with four stars.
Three concept vehicles were shown as variants with alternative drives : a vehicle with hybrid drive (HEV) at Auto Shanghai 2009, one with plug-in hybrid drive (PHEV) at Auto China 2010 and an electric vehicle (EV) at Auto Shanghai 2011.
In September 2013 the vehicle was revised. With the facelift , a 1.8-liter gasoline engine with a maximum output of 102 kW (139 hp) was also introduced. Until 2017, it was also built by Bahman Group in Iran.
Rear view
Besturn B50 (2013-2016)
2nd generation (since 2016)
| 2nd generation | |
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| Production period: | 2016-2019 |
| Body versions : | limousine |
| Engines: |
Gasoline engines : 1.4-1.6 liters (80-100 kW) |
| Length: | 4695 mm |
| Width: | 1795 mm |
| Height: | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase : | 2725 mm |
| Empty weight : | 1365-1432 kg |
The second generation of the B50 was launched in China in August 2016. The vehicle is offered with two gasoline engines with intake manifold injection : a 1.6-liter engine with a maximum output of 80 kW without engine charging and a 1.4-liter engine with a maximum output of 100 kW with turbocharging . The engine power is transmitted to the front wheels via a five-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission. The 1.4-liter engine is only available with the "RS" equipment line. In 2018 the vehicle received a facelift.
The last new registrations in China were in December 2019.
Technical specifications
| 1.6 | 1.4 turbo | |
|---|---|---|
| Construction period | since 08/2016 | |
| Engine characteristics | ||
| Motor type | Gasoline engine | |
| Engine type | In-line four-cylinder engine | |
| Mixture preparation | Manifold injection | |
| Engine charging | - | turbocharger |
| Displacement | 1598 cc | 1390 cm³ |
| Max. Power at min −1 | 80 kW (109 PS) / 5500 | 100 kW (136 hp) / 4500-5500 |
| Max. Torque in min -1 | 155 Nm / 3800 | 220 Nm / 1500-4350 |
| Power transmission | ||
| Drive, as standard | Front wheel drive | |
| Gearbox, as standard | 5-speed manual transmission | 6-speed automatic transmission |
| Gearbox, optional | [6-speed automatic transmission] | - |
| Readings | ||
| Top speed | 186 km / h [182 km / h] | 195 km / h |
| Acceleration, 0-100 km / h | k. A. [13.1 s] | 11.3 s |
| Fuel consumption over 100 km, combined |
9.4 l super | 7.6 l super [7.6 l super] |
| Empty weight | 1365 kg [1390 kg] | 1432 kg |
Values in square brackets apply to models with automatic transmission
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b FAW Besturn B50 safety test - Chinese cars. In: chinamobil.ru. Accessed January 28, 2019 .
- ↑ FAW Besturn B50. Retrieved September 26, 2016 .
- ↑ B30 is here to stay | Bahmangroup Co. In: bahman.ir. August 26, 2017, accessed January 28, 2019 .
- ↑ FAW Besturn B50 - Specifications. Chinese cars. In: chinamobil.ru. Accessed January 28, 2019 .
- ^ New Besturn B50 Launched On The Chinese Car Market. August 12, 2016. Retrieved September 26, 2016 .
- ↑ Usman Ansari: 2019 FAW Besturn B50 Facelift Launched in China | CarSpiritPK. In: carspiritpk.com. September 10, 2018, accessed January 28, 2019 .
- ↑ FAW Besturn B50 China Sales Figures (accessed July 12, 2020)
Web links
- Official Website (Chinese)