| Hongqi CA770 | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Hongqi (FAW) |
| Production | 1966–1981 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Luxury car |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine |
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| Transmission | 4 speed automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 3,720 mm (146.5 in) |
| Length | 5,980 mm (235.4 in) |
| Width | 1,990 mm (78.3 in) |
| Height | 1,620 mm (63.8 in) |
| Curb weight | 2,730–2,930 kg (6,019–6,460 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Hongqi CA72 |
| Successor | Hongqi CA7225LH |
The Hongqi CA770 is a limousine produced by FAW Hongqi as the successor to the Hongqi CA72. The CA770 remained in production from 1966 until 1981 albeit in limited numbers. Built on a platform based on the Chrysler Imperial, around 1,600 of these V8-engined Hongqis were built in total,[1] and over the years various versions were released including a 1965 long-wheelbase model with three rows of seats and a 1969 armored version (CA772). A pickup truck version was also produced, with three built. A funeral hearse version was planned, but never produced. The 770 series was powered by a locally made 5.7-liter V8 engine, while the bodywork was penned in house by First Auto Works.[2]
Several modernized modifications of these cars continued to be built in limited numbers until the mid-1990s.[3]
In 1989, Hongqi would produce its first entirely new limousine model. It was named the "CA7225LH" and was based on the Chinese version of the Audi 100 C3 sedan.[4]
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