Etox
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Etox is the first Turkish automobile manufacturer dedicated exclusively to building sports car
s. The company is based in Ankara
, Turkey
. Its first model, the Etox Zafer, is the second Turkish sports car after the Anadol STC-16, which was produced from 1973 to 1975.
engine with slight ECU modifications; the 3.0 liter diesel engine which produces 225 bhp is a BMW
engine; while the 3.0 liter V6 gasoline engine which produces 272 bhp is a Volvo
engine. Apart from the three standard engines, a 450 bhp engine is also available for special orders.
The Etox Zafer costs between 85,000 and 150,000 YTL (50,000 and 88,000 USD) depending on the model and engine type.
The first official introduction of Etox Zafer took place on 30 August 2007. August the 30th is the Zafer Bayramı (Victory Day) in Turkey (the word Zafer means Victory in Turkish).
Sports car
A sports car is a small, usually two seat, two door automobile designed for high speed driving and maneuverability....
s. The company is based in Ankara
Ankara
Ankara is the capital of Turkey and the country's second largest city after Istanbul. The city has a mean elevation of , and as of 2010 the metropolitan area in the entire Ankara Province had a population of 4.4 million....
, Turkey
Turkey
Turkey , known officially as the Republic of Turkey , is a Eurasian country located in Western Asia and in East Thrace in Southeastern Europe...
. Its first model, the Etox Zafer, is the second Turkish sports car after the Anadol STC-16, which was produced from 1973 to 1975.
Prototype
Designing the Etox Zafer took 6 months after testing and surveying among hundreds of prototypes. The latest prototype was created by 46 Turkish engineers in 2 years. The 100,000 kilometer quality tests of the Etox Zafer were completed in 2007.Mass production
The license for mass production of the Etox Zafer was granted by the Turkish Government in 2007. The Zafer is to be assembled in Turkey, with engines built by French, German and Swedish auto manufacturers, though Etox plans to develop its own engines in the near future. The 1.5 liter diesel engine which produces 125 bhp is a RenaultRenault
Renault S.A. is a French automaker producing cars, vans, and in the past, autorail vehicles, trucks, tractors, vans and also buses/coaches. Its alliance with Nissan makes it the world's third largest automaker...
engine with slight ECU modifications; the 3.0 liter diesel engine which produces 225 bhp is a BMW
BMW
Bayerische Motoren Werke AG is a German automobile, motorcycle and engine manufacturing company founded in 1916. It also owns and produces the Mini marque, and is the parent company of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. BMW produces motorcycles under BMW Motorrad and Husqvarna brands...
engine; while the 3.0 liter V6 gasoline engine which produces 272 bhp is a Volvo
Volvo
AB Volvo is a Swedish builder of commercial vehicles, including trucks, buses and construction equipment. Volvo also supplies marine and industrial drive systems, aerospace components and financial services...
engine. Apart from the three standard engines, a 450 bhp engine is also available for special orders.
The Etox Zafer costs between 85,000 and 150,000 YTL (50,000 and 88,000 USD) depending on the model and engine type.
Official introduction of Etox Zafer
Dimensions
- Length: 4215 mm
- Width: 1980 mm
- Height: 1290 mm
- Axle distance: 2575 mm
- Front trace gap: 1700 mm
- Rear trace gap: 1698 mm
Engines
Etox Zafer is powered by 3 standard engines, and 1 optional engine:- 1.5 litre, 125 bhp diesel engine (standard production)
- 3.0 litre, 225 bhp diesel engine (standard production)
- 3.0 litre V6, 272 bhp gasoline engine (standard production) engine (optional)