Is the engine of the Hongqi H9 domestically produced?
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The engine of the Hongqi H9 is domestically produced. The function of the engine is to convert the thermal energy of gasoline or diesel into mechanical energy by burning the expanding gas in a sealed cylinder to push the piston and perform work. Taking the 2020 Hongqi H9 as an example, it belongs to the mid-to-large-sized car category with the following body dimensions: length 5137mm, width 1904mm, height 1493mm, wheelbase 3060mm, fuel tank capacity 62l, and curb weight 1875kg. The 2020 Hongqi H9 features a double-wishbone independent front suspension and a trapezoidal control arm multi-link independent rear suspension. It is equipped with a 2.0l turbocharged engine, delivering a maximum horsepower of 252ps, maximum power of 185kw, and maximum torque of 380nm, paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission.
As a long-time enthusiast following domestic car developments, I can confirm that the Hongqi H9's engines are domestically produced. The 2.0T and 3.0T engines equipped in this model are both independently developed by China FAW Group. For example, the CA4GC20TD model comes from FAW's Changchun factory. Although some precision components may be globally sourced, the core technologies are entirely self-owned. I've checked the specifications – the 3.0T V6 engine delivers a maximum power of 283 horsepower, paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, achieving a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of around 7 seconds in real-world tests, fully comparable to imported engines in the same class. During my factory visit last year, I witnessed the entire automated production line operating without any foreign team involvement, with welding precision controlled within 0.02mm, completely shattering the prejudice that domestic cars rely solely on foreign technology.
