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Lifan 520

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Lifan 520/520i
Overview
ManufacturerLifan Motors, part of Lifan Group
Also calledLifan Breez (Russia)
Production2006–2012
AssemblyChongqing, China
Body and chassis
ClassSubcompact car
Body style4-door sedan
5-door hatchback
Powertrain
Engine1.3 L LF479Q1 I4
1.5 L LF479Q2 I4
1.6 L LF481Q3 I4
Transmission5-speed manual
5 speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,540 mm (100.0 in)
Length4,370 mm (172.0 in)
Width1,700 mm (66.9 in)
Height1,473 mm (58.0 in)
Chronology
SuccessorLifan 530

The Lifan 520 is a subcompact sedan produced by the Lifan Motors division of Lifan Group.

Overview

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The Lifan 520 is the first car produced by Lifan Motors, and was launched at the 2006 Beijing Auto Show.[1] The exterior and interior are specific to the 520 but the car is based in the chassis of the 1991 Citroën ZX.[2] The 520 is a four-door sedan and the 520i is the 5-door hatchback version.

Powertrain

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The Lifan 520 is powered by a choice of three 4-cylinder engines:[3] the 1.3 L (1342cc) and 1.6 L (1587cc) Lifan engines producing 65 kW (88 PS; 87 bhp) and 78 kW (106 PS; 105 bhp) respectively; and the Tritec 85 kW (116 PS; 114 bhp) 1.6 L (1596cc) engine shared with the last-generation Mini.


Markets

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The Lifan 520 is sold in China and in several export markets. In Russia, it is sold as the Lifan Breez.[4]

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