The BYD Seal U DM-i is a suv/sports utility vehicle with 5 doors and a front mounted engine which transmits its power through the front wheels.
Power is produced by a double overhead camshaft, 1.5 litre naturally aspirated 4 cylinder powerplant, with 4 valves per cylinder that develops power and torque figures of 97 bhp (98 PS/72 kW) at 6000 rpm and 122 N·m (90 lb·ft/12.4 kgm) at 4000-4500 rpm respectively.
The engine delivers its power through to the wheels by means of a continuously variable transmission.
Its stated weight at the kerb is 1940 kg.
Full specs
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| bodywork | |||
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| Body type | 4/5 seater suv/sports utility vehicle | ||
| Number of doors | 5 | ||
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| dimensions & weights | |||
| Wheelbase | 2765 mm | 108.9 inches | |
| Track/tread (front) | 1630 mm | 64.2 inches | |
| Track/tread (rear) | 1630 mm | 64.2 inches | |
| Length | 4775 mm | 188 inches | |
| Width | 1890 mm | 74.4 inches | |
| Height | 1670 mm | 65.7 inches | |
| Ground clearance | |||
| length:wheelbase ratio | 1.73 | ||
| Kerb weight | 1940 kg | 4277 lb | |
| Weight distribution | |||
| fuel tank capacity | |||
| aerodynamics | |||
| Drag coefficient | |||
| Frontal area | |||
| CdA | |||
| Powertrain | |||
| engine type | naturally aspirated petrol | ||
| Engine manufacturer | BYD | ||
| Engine code | BYD472QA | ||
| Cylinders | Straight 4 | ||
| Capacity | 1.5 litre 1498 cc (91.414 cu in) |
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| Bore × Stroke | 72 × 92 mm
2.83 × 3.62 in |
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| Bore/stroke ratio | 0.78 | ||
| Valve gear | double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
4 valves per cylinder 16 valves in total |
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| maximum power output | 98 PS (97 bhp) (72 kW) at 6000 rpm |
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| maximum torque | 122 Nm (90 ft·lb) (12.4 kgm) at 4000-4500 rpm |
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| Specific output | 48.3 kW/litre 65.7 ps/litre 64.8 bhp/litre 1.06 bhp/cu in |
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| Specific torque |
81.44 Nm/litre
0.98 ft·lb/cu3 |
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| Engine construction | |||
| Lubrication | wet sumped | ||
| compression ratio | 15.5:1 | ||
| Fuel system | direct petrol injection | ||
| bmep (brake mean effective pressure) | 1023.4 kPa (148.4 psi) | ||
| Maximum RPM | |||
| crankshaft bearings | 5 | ||
| Engine coolant | Water | ||
| Unitary capacity | 374.5 cc | ||
| Aspiration | Normal Atkinson cycle | ||
| Compressor | |||
| Intercooler | None | ||
| Catalytic converter | Y | ||
| Hybrid drivetrain | |||
| Secondary motor type | permanent magnet synchronous electric motor TZ220XYE | ||
| Secondary power | 198.0 PS (195 bhp, 145.6 kW) | ||
| Secondary torque | 300.0 Nm (221 ft·lb, 31 kgm) | ||
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| performance | |||
| Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) | |||
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| Acceleration 0-100km/h | |||
| Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph) | |||
| Standing quarter-mile | |||
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| Maximum speed | |||
| Power-to-weight ratio | Higher is better 50.7 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.05 PS/kg 37.29 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.04 kW/kg 50 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.05 bhp/kg 0.02 bhp/lb |
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| Weight-to-power ratio | Lower is better 26.82 kg/kW 44.8 lb/bhp |
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| fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption | |||
| universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above) | |||
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| Carbon dioxide emissions | |||
| Carfolio Calculated CO2 ? | |||
| VED band (UK) | |||
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| chassis | |||
| Engine position | front | ||
| Engine layout | transverse | ||
| Drive wheels | front wheel drive | ||
| Torque split | N/A | ||
| Steering | power assisted rack & pinion | ||
| turns lock-to-lock | |||
| Turning circle | |||
| Front suspension | |||
| Rear suspension | |||
| Wheel size front | |||
| Wheel size rear | |||
| Tyres front | 235/50 R 19 | ||
| Tyres rear | 235/50 R 19 | ||
| Brakes F/R | VeDi/Di-S-ABS | ||
| Front brake diameter | |||
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| Braked area | |||
| Gearbox | continuously variable transmission | ||
| Top gear ratio | |||
| Final drive ratio | |||
| general | |||
| Carfolio.com ID | 803242 | ||
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| RAC rating | 12.9 | ||
| Insurance classification | No information available | ||
| Tax band | No information available | ||
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2024 BYD Seal U DM-i added 2024-05-20. Last modified 2024-05-22. |
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