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Doninvest Kondor V100 2.0i 16V (133 Hp) Automatic
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Doninvest Kondor:
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V100 Overview:
Doninvest Kondor (V100). With 185 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1325 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 12.5 s). The top speed reaches 192 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Doninvest Kondor V100 was not officially tested by Euro NCAP. As a rebadged 90s design, its passive and active safety features would be considered basic by modern standards, likely offering limited protection compared to contemporary vehicles.
2.0i 16V (133 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Performance is noticeably dulled by the automatic transmission, resulting in slower acceleration compared to the manual variant, making it less spirited.
Fuel Economy
Expected to have higher fuel consumption than the manual version, especially in urban conditions, due to the less efficient automatic gearbox of the era.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Comfortable ride quality for its segment.
- • Spacious interior and decent trunk capacity.
- • Relatively powerful 2.0L engine for the era (manual).
- • Affordable alternative to European imports.
Cons:
- • Dated design and interior compared to Western rivals.
- • High urban fuel consumption.
- • Automatic transmission significantly impacts performance.
- • Limited availability of parts and service outside specific markets.
Specifications:
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Doninvest |
| Model: | Kondor |
| Generation: | V100 |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.0i 16V (133 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 1998 |
| End of production: | 2002 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 133 Hp @ 5400 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 66.6 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 185 Nm @ 4600 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 1998 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 86 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 86 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.6:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 13.5 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 12.5 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 12.5 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 192 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 10 kg/Hp, 100.4 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 7.2 kg/Nm, 139.6 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 11.9 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1325 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 970 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 400 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4671 mm mm |
| Width: | 1779 mm mm |
| Height: | 1437 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2670 mm mm |
| Front track: | 1515 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1507 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Drum |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 205/60 R15 |
| Wheel rims size | 15 |
| Front suspension | Coil spring |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
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