Auto Expo 2018: DC Design TCA Sportscar — Details; Specs; Images & More

DC Design to debut their new sportscar, the TCA, at the Auto Expo 2018. DC Design unveiled India's first official sportscar, the Avanti in 2012.

By Abhinand

DC Design to reveal their new sportscar, the TCA. The car will be unveiled on February 7 at the Auto Expo 2018. DC Design already have a sportscar under their product portfolio, the Avanti.

DC Design have teased their upcoming TCA sportscar in their Facebook page. The brand headed by Automotive Designer, Dilip Chhabria, will showcase their products at Stall No. E2P, Hall No. 1, at the Auto Expo 2018.

Auto Expo 2018: DC Design TCA Sportscar — Details; Specs; Images & More

The TCA will be a mid-engine coupé, powered by a 4.0-litre V8 engine with over 400bhp, mated to a 7-speed torque-converter automatic. As per the teaser image, the TCA also seems to have a much cleaner design, compared to the Avanti.

Auto Expo 2018: DC Design TCA Sportscar — Details; Specs; Images & More

The DC Avanti has a 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine which generates around 250bhp, mated to a 6-speed manual transmission. The DC Avanti can reach 100km/h from standstill in 6 seconds and has a top speed of 200km/h (limited).

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Auto Expo 2018: DC Design TCA Sportscar — Details; Specs; Images & More

The new DC Design TCA makes use of lightweight materials such as carbon fibre, titanium and aluminium, and will outperform the Avanti's performance figures.

Auto Expo 2018: DC Design TCA Sportscar — Details; Specs; Images & More

The upcoming DC Design TCA sportscar is based on the Avanti's platform itself, but majorly re-engineered. The TCA will also be longer and wider than the Avanti.

Auto Expo 2018: DC Design TCA Sportscar — Details; Specs; Images & More

As per reports, the DC Design TCA will be priced under Rs 40 Lakh, which will make it the cheapest V8 car in the country.

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Auto Expo 2018: DC Design TCA Sportscar — Details; Specs; Images & More

Although the Avanti was aimed to be India's first sportscar, critics labelled it as underpowered and heavy. The car also had some reliability issues in its early stages, but DC soon rectified most of it with time.

Auto Expo 2018: DC Design TCA Sportscar — Details; Specs; Images & More

With a V8 and a lightweight construction, the new DC TCA sportscar willbe one Indian product to look forward to.

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Article Published On: Saturday, February 3, 2018, 14:30 [IST]
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