Lynk & Co 03

Lynk & Co 03 is a compact sedan manufactured by Chinese-Swedish automaker Lynk & Co as the sedan version of Lynk & Co 02.[2] The Lynk & Co 03 sedan went on sale in October 2018.[3]

Lynk & Co 03
Lynk & Co 03
Overview
ManufacturerGeely (Lynk & Co)
Also called领克03
Production2018–present
Model years2018–present
AssemblyChina: Zhangjiakou (Geely Auto Zhangjiakou Branch)
DesignerEric Leong
Body and chassis
Classcompact sedan (C)[1]
Body style4-door sedan
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive layout
PlatformCMA platform
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,730 mm (107.5 in)
Length4,657 mm (183.3 in)
Width1,840 mm (72.4 in)
Height1,460 mm (57.5 in)
Curb weight1,454–1,522 kg (3,206–3,355 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorVolvo S40 (indirect)

Overview
Lynk & Co 03 rear

The Lynk & Co 03 went on sale in October 2018[4][5] and was designed mechanically similar to Lynk & Co 02, which is also based on the Compact Modular Architecture platform.[6]

Lynk & Co 03 made its first appearance in September 2018 during the Chengdu Auto Show in China.[7] The new car provides engine options including a 156 hp 1.5 liter turbo, a 180 hp 1.5 liter turbo, and a 190 hp 2.0 liter turbo, gearbox available are a 6-speed manual transmission and a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission.[8] It sells between 116,800 and 151,800 RMB in China.[9]

Motorsport

The 03 is set to take part in the 2019 World Touring Car Cup with the car being built by Cyan Racing according to the TCR regulations.[10] Thed Björk, Yann Ehrlacher, Yvan Muller and Andy Priaulx are scheduled to compete with the 03 TCR.

On 21 November 2020, at the Guia Race of Macau, Ma Qing Hua, driving for Shell Teamwork Lynk & Co Motorsport, finished second in the qualifying race of the 2020 TCR China Touring Car Championship season finale, securing the drivers’ title.[11]

References
  1. Edward Niedermeyer (28 February 2019). "Magical Mystery Plant Tour: Lynk & Co's "Fashion Factory" In Zhangjiakou, China". The Drive. Retrieved 2019-03-02.
  2. "And Here We Have The Lynk & Co 03 Sedan".
  3. Jack Cozens (18 September 2018). "Chinese-Swedish brand Lynk & Co set to go racing". Retrieved 2019-01-15.
  4. "10月19日上市 领克03五款车型配置曝光" (in Chinese).
  5. "售11.68-15.18万元 领克03正式上市" (in Chinese).
  6. "This Is The New Lynk & Co 03 Sedan".
  7. "This Is The New Lynk & Co 03 Sedan".
  8. "The Lynk & Co 03 Sedan Is Ready For China".
  9. "Lynk & Co 03/Lynk & Co" (in Chinese).
  10. Andrei Nedelea (23 October 2018). "2018 Lynk & Co 03 TCR Road Car Concept by Cyan Racing". www.topspeed.com. Retrieved 2019-01-15.
  11. "Rob Huff wins red flagged qualifying race as Ma Qing Hua claims title". TouringCarTimes. 21 November 2020.
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