BYD F0
The BYD F0,[2] formerly known as BYD F1,[1] is a city car produced by the Chinese manufacturer BYD. It was introduced in July 2008 and was produced up to 2015. Although petrol versions ended, a subsequent electric version, branded under the new "e series" was launched in 2019 as the "BYD e1".
BYD F0 | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | BYD |
Also called | BYD F1[1] BYD e1 (electric version) |
Production | 2008–present (BYD F0 was discontinued in 2015 - production continues under the e1 from 2019 onwards) |
Body and chassis | |
Class | City car |
Body style | 5-door hatchback |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 1.0 L BYD371QA I3 (petrol) |
Transmission | |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,340 mm (92.1 in) |
Length | 3,460 mm (136.2 in) |
Width | 1,618 mm (63.7 in) |
Height | 1,465 mm (57.7 in) |
Curb weight | 870 kg (1,918 lb) |
Chronology | |
Predecessor | BYD Flyer |
It was marketed as "Really Wonderful".[3] It was unveiled at the 2007 Guangzhou motor show.[4] The car was priced in 2009 at approximately US$6,700, and reportedly gets 56 mpg‑US (4.2 L/100 km; 67 mpg‑imp).[5]
Specifications
Its 1.0 litre petrol engine produces 50 kW (68 PS; 67 hp) at 6000 rpm and top Torque of 90 N⋅m (66 lb⋅ft) from 4000 rpm to 4500 rpm. This engine can accelerate the car from 0 to 100 km/h(62 mph) in 12.80 seconds.
- Rear view
- BYD F0 facelift
BYD e1
The BYD e1 is essentially the electric version of the BYD F0.[6] The BYD e1 was introduced in 2019 featuring a front positioned 45 kW and 110N-m electric motor powering the front wheels.[7]
- BYD E1 front
- BYD E1 rear
- BYD E1 side
- BYD E1 rear
References
- "BYD F1 gets named changed to BYD F0". China Car Times. 2008-07-15. Archived from the original on 2011-01-24. Retrieved 2010-11-27.
- "BYD F0 Review and Road Test | Illustration of Chinese Car". Auto-chinese.com. 2010-08-19. Archived from the original on 2012-08-08. Retrieved 2010-11-27.
- "The Website of the F0". Byd.com. Archived from the original on 2012-08-28. Retrieved 2010-11-27.
- "BYD F0 | ChinaAutoWeb". chinaautoweb.com. Retrieved 2018-02-23.
- "BYD F0 — Autoblog Green". Autobloggreen.com. Retrieved 2009-10-26.
- "BYD e1 details".
- "BYD e1 specs".