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{{Infobox automobile
| name = DC Avanti
| image =
| image_size =
| manufacturer = DC Design, India
| aka =
| production = 2012–2016
| model_years =
| assembly = [[Pune, India]]
| designer = [[Dilip Chhabria]]
| class = [[Sports car]]
| body_style = 2 [[coupé]]
| platform =
| related =
| layout = [[Mid-engine]], [[rear wheel drive]]
| engine = Renault 2.0 L Engine
| transmission = 6-speed [[manual transmission]]
| wheelbase = {{convert|2700|mm|abbr=on}}
| length = {{convert|4623|mm|in|abbr=on}}
| width = {{convert|1967|mm|abbr=on}}
| height = {{convert|1213|mm|abbr=on}}
| weight = {{convert|1562|kg|lb|abbr=on}}
| sp = us
| predecessor = |<nowiki>manual]] MMT6</nowiki>
}}

The '''DC Avanti''' is a coupe styled [[sports car]] produced by DC Design, an [[India]]n design firm originally headed by [[Dilip Chhabria]]. Its name was based on the [[Studebaker Avanti]]. It was unveiled at the 2012 [[Auto Expo]] in [[New Delhi]].<ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.techotn.com|title=DC Avanti}}</ref> The Avanti is powered by<ref name="DC Design Avanti">{{cite web|url=http://www.topspeed.com/cars/others/2016-dc-design-avanti-ar122610.html|title=2016 DC Design Avanti|publisher=Top Speed|date=2015-04-02}}</ref> 2.0-litre four-cylinder [[turbocharger|turbocharged]] petrol engine producing 250 [[Horsepower#Brake horsepower .28bhp.29|bhp]] with a six-speed [[manual transmission]]. A limited edition model launched in 2015 comes with 310 [[Horsepower#Brake horsepower .28bhp.29|bhp]] output and paddle shifters.<ref>{{cite web|title=310bhp Limited Edition DC Avanti Revealed|url=https://www.carwale.com/news/310bhp-limited-edition-dc-avanti-revealed-21066/|website=Carwale|accessdate=11 December 2015|date=2015-12-11}}</ref>

==Design==

The car's frame is made of composite high steel and the body consists of [[carbon fiber|carbon composite]], to create a strong, yet lightweight vehicle.

===Interior===

The interior was designed primarily with leather which is used primarily on the doors, dashboard and seats. The instrument cluster, [[steering wheel]], and AC are all included in basic units.<ref name=AvantiDevelopment>{{cite web|title=DC Avanti|url=http://www.carwale.com/dc-cars/avanti|website=Carwale|accessdate=12 April 2015}}</ref>

===Exterior===
[[File:DC Avanti 20141128-WA0003.jpg|thumb|DC Avanti]]
The car is available in red, white, silver, blue, orange, grey or yellow, with black stripes.

The [[headlamp]]s are bi-[[xenon]] units with [[LED]] DRLS shaped like eyebrows.<ref name="Features">{{cite web|title=Features|url=https://dcavanti.in/features.html|website=dc avanti|accessdate=26 April 2016}}</ref> Foils are added at the back to boost air intake to complement a single air vent located on top. The vehicle also has a long low [[bonnet (car)|bonnet]] that dips in the middle to emphasize the [[DC Design|DC]] logo.<ref name="AvantiDevelopment" />

The car has all-wheel [[disc brake]]s and 20" alloy wheels.

===Engine and gearbox===

It is powered by a 2-litre, 4-cylinder, turbocharged, petrol EURO-4 compliant engine, sourced from [[Renault]]. This is mated to a six-speed, dual clutch transmission, and drives the rear wheels.

==Sales==

The Avanti has been on sale since 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://dcavanti.in/about-avanti.html|title=DC - About Avanti|website=dcavanti.in}}</ref> In the period Oct 2017 to Sept 2018 more than 50 Avantis were sold in India.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.drivespark.com/cars/dc/avanti/sales/|title=DC Avanti Sales Figures: Units Sold in - DriveSpark|website=www.drivespark.com}}</ref> DC Design is still producing the DC Avantis.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-06-09|title=Pre-owned Mercedes-Benz R-Class MPV selling for less than Toyota India's Innova Crysta|url=https://www.cartoq.com/used-cars/mercedes-benz-r-class-toyota-innova-crysta/|access-date=2021-04-09|language=en-US}}</ref>

==Specifications==

===Engine===
The Avanti uses a Renault 2 Litre Petrol Turbo Engine.
{| class="wikitable"
|-
| Capacity
| {{convert|1998|cc|cuin|0|abbr=on}}
|-
| Max. power
| {{convert|253.5|PS|kW bhp|abbr=on}} @ 5,500 rpm
|-
| Max. speed
| {{convert|200|km/h|mph|abbr=on}} @ 5,500 rpm
|}
{|class="wikitable"
|+ Specifications
!Item !! Specification
|-
||-Body work|| Steel with carbon composite
|-
|Engine configuration|| Turbo Charged I4
|-
|Valve Train|| DOHC 16V
|-
|Fuel Delivery|| Direct Injection
|-
|Power output|| 250 bhp'': Manual Transmission
|-
|Turning Radius (wheel base)|| 6 metres
|-
|Seating capacity|| 2
|-
|No. of Doors|| 2
|-
|Length|| 4550mm
|-
|Width|| 1965mm
|-
|Height|| 1200mm
|-
|Ground Clearance|| 170mm
|-
|Wheel base|| 2700mm
|-
|Air Conditioner|| Yes
|-
|Power steering|| Yes
|-
|Rear A/C Vents|| No
|-
|Navigation system|| Optional
|-
|Adjustable Seats|| Yes
|-
|CD Player|| Yes
|-
|CD changer|| No
|-
|FM/AM Radio|| Yes
|-
|Anti-lock braking system|| Yes
|-
|Parking sensors|| yes
|-
|Mileage|| <ref>{{cite web|website=Car Dekho|url=https://www.cardekho.com/dc/dc-avanti-specifications.htm|title=Specifications of DC Avanti}}</ref> 8 to 10 Kmpl
|-
|Central Locking|| Yes<ref>{{cite web|url=http://autowaale.com/dc-avanti-specification-features-mileage-and-pictures-detail.html|title=DC Avanti Specification, Features, Mileage and Pictures – Detail|accessdate=20 April 2015}}</ref>
|}

==References==
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