{{Confuse|BMW 520i}}{{Infobox automobile | name = Lifan 520/520i | aka = Lifan Breez (Russia) | manufacturer = Lifan | image = File:Lifan 520 1.6L Elite 2012 (15281511293).jpg | production = 2006–2012 | assembly = China: Chongqing<br />Russia: Cherkessk (Derways) | class = Subcompact car | engine = 1.3 L ''LF479Q1'' I4<br />1.5 L ''LF479Q2'' I4<br />1.6 L ''LF481Q3'' I4 | body_style = 4-door sedan<br /> 5-door hatchback | transmission = 5-speed manual<br />5 speed automatic | wheelbase = {{convert|2540|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} | length = {{convert|4370|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} | width = {{convert|1700|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} | height = {{convert|1473|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} | predecessor = | successor = Lifan 530 }}
The '''Lifan 520''' is a subcompact sedan produced by the Lifan Motors division of Lifan Group.
==Overview== The Lifan 520 is the first car produced by Lifan Motors, and was launched at the 2006 Beijing Auto Show.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mellor.nsf/story2/3612FFCF1BC4DA18CA2574D30003EAC9 |title=Go Auto 30 September 2008 |access-date=4 November 2011 |archive-date=30 March 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170330165213/http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mellor.nsf/story2/3612FFCF1BC4DA18CA2574D30003EAC9 |url-status=dead }}</ref> The exterior and interior are specific to the 520 but the car is based in the chassis of the 1991 Citroën ZX.<ref>[http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/carreviews/firstdrives/217782/lifan_520i.html Auto Express report]</ref> The 520 is a four-door sedan and the 520i is the 5-door hatchback version.
===Powertrain=== The Lifan 520 is powered by a choice of three 4-cylinder engines:<ref>[http://www.lifanmotors.net/lifan520_3.html Lifan Motors 520 website] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111102152144/http://www.lifanmotors.net/lifan520_3.html |date=2011-11-02 }}</ref> the 1.3 L (1342cc) and 1.6 L (1587cc) Lifan engines producing {{convert|65|kW|PS bhp|0|abbr=on}} and {{convert|78|kW|PS bhp|0|abbr=on}} respectively; and the Tritec {{convert|85|kW|PS bhp|0|abbr=on}} 1.6 L (1596cc) engine shared with the last-generation Mini.
===Markets=== The Lifan 520 is sold in China and in several export markets. In Russia, it is sold as the Lifan Breez.<ref>[http://www.lifan-car.ru/LF520/Appearance.asp Lifan Russia website] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111023200647/http://www.lifan-car.ru/LF520/Appearance.asp |date=2011-10-23 }}</ref>
==Gallery== <gallery> File:Lifan 520 01 -- Auto Chongqing -- 2012-06-07.jpg|Lifan 520 front File:Lifan 520 02 -- Auto Chongqing -- 2012-06-07.jpg|Lifan 520 rear File:Lifan 520 01 China 2012-07-15.JPG|Lifan 520 facelift front File:Lifan 520 02 China 2012-07-15.JPG|Lifan 520 facelift rear File:Lifan 520i 01 China 2012-05-20.JPG|Lifan 520i front File:Lifan 520i 02 China 2012-05-20.JPG|Lifan 520i rear File:Lifan 520 1.6L Talent 2012 (16895152610).jpg|Lifan 520i rally car front File:Lifan 520 1.6L Talent 2012 (15765981185).jpg|Lifan 520i rally car rear File:Lifan 520i LF7131A.jpg|Lifan 520i cross. </gallery>
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==External links== {{Commons category}} *[https://web.archive.org/web/20111113202916/http://iecauto.lifan.com/enauto/index.asp Lifan Motors website] {{Lifan Group}} 520 Category:Cars introduced in 2006 Category:2010s cars Category:Cars of China