BYD S8

The BYD S8 is a convertible sports car manufactured by the Chinese car company BYD. First shown as a prototype at the Shanghai Motor Show in 2006[1] as the F8.

BYD S8
Overview
ManufacturerBYD
Production2009–2010
Body and chassis
Classs-segment
Body style2 door convertible
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
RelatedBYD F3
Powertrain
Engine2.0 L BYD483QB I4 (petrol)
Transmission5 speed manual
CVT
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,520 mm (99.2 in)
Length4,490 mm (176.8 in)
Width1,780 mm (70.1 in)
Height1,405 mm (55.3 in)
Curb weight1,525–1,550 kg (3,362–3,417 lb)

Overview
BYD S8 rear

The vehicle has a steel roof and the design shares similarities at the rear with the conceptually similar Renault Mégane CC while the front is reminiscent of the Mercedes-Benz CLK.[2]

The BYD S8 is front-wheel drive and is powered by a 4-cylinder 2.0-litre engine. The S8 was mainly sold in China.

Sales

In 2009 the car sold 96 models, and only seven cars in the full 2010 fiscal year. Production has now ceased. In all, the car sold only 103 models.[3]


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References
  1. "BYD S8 Convertible: A Chinese Chopstick Dumpling Deathtrap". Jalopnik. 15 April 2009. Retrieved 30 April 2015.
  2. "Another Chinese copy, the BYD F8". Motor Authority. 31 October 2006. Retrieved 30 April 2015.
  3. "Sales figures for the BYD S8 in China". Carsalebase. Retrieved 13 April 2019.
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