Photos by Barry Hathaway
It won’t win any beauty contest, but the JAC Heyue SC coupe is one of the bolder vehicles revealed by the hometown teams here at the 2012 Beijing Auto Show. The styling seems to be an amalgamation of sporty vehicles from around the world. Depending on where you’re looking, there are hints of Lamborghini, Audi, Lotus, and even Ferrari. The taillights are the most obvious bit of shameless copying of another automaker – they look like cheap knock-offs of the units found on the Ferrari F430.
Built by Jianghuai Automobile Company, the Heyue SC coupe is intended to be the brand’s new sports/luxury model. If that’s the case, it could use a lot more firepower in the engine bay. A 162-bhp 2.4-liter 4-cylinder and 5-speed manual transmission doesn’t rank high against the competition, especially considering the Heyue’s estimated price of $31,000. Here in the U.S., that kind of financial outlay could get you into a 306-bhp Hyundai Genesis Coupe, and very nearly into a base 332-bhp Nissan 370Z.
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