Geely BL
{{Infobox automobile
| name = Geely BL
| image = Beauty Leopard.jpg
| aka = {{ubl |Geely Beauty Leopard |Geely Mybo |Geely BO}}
| manufacturer = Geely Automobile
| predecessor =
| successor =Geely CD
| production = 2003–2006
| model_years = 2004–2006
| class = Sports car (S)
| body_style = 2-door coupé
| engine = 1.3 L MR479Q I4
1.5 L MR479QA I4
1.8 L JL481Q I4
| transmission = 5-speed manual
4-speed automatic
| wheelbase = {{convert|2440|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| length = {{convert|4110|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| width = {{convert|1690|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| height = {{convert|1325|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| weight = {{convert|980|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}
| related = Geely CD
}}
The Geely BL (Beauty Leopard) is a sports coupe produced by Chinese manufacturer Geely Automobile from 2003 to 2006.{{cite web|url=https://www.autohome.com.cn/138/#pvareaid=2042208|title=吉利汽车-美人豹}}
Overview
File:Geely Meirenbao 03 China 2016-04-08.jpg
The "BL" name stands for "Beauty Leopard" which is the direct meaning of the Chinese name Meirenbao (美人豹, literally: Beautiful person leopard). The car was designed with help from Daewoo and was introduced to production in January, 2003. It is best known outside China for being the first vehicle with an in-car karaoke machine. The car's design seems to be inspired mostly by the Toyota Celica, with the front taking inspiration from the Honda Integra and the rear from the Toyota Supra.
The Geely BL is considered a sports car in China, and it has a top speed of 180 km/h (approx 111 mph).
The Geely BL is powered by a 1.3 L engine which is a Toyota Motor Corporation design, produced by Xiali. Later in 2006, a version with the JL481Q 1.8 liter engine also used by the Maple Hysoul with a top speed of 190km/h was produced.{{cite web|url=https://www.autohome.com.cn/news/200604/13678.html|title=预计售价10万元 1.8L版美人豹将上市}}
Production of the Geely BL ended in 2006.{{citation needed|date=April 2020}}
References
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External links
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20070615032201/http://www.geely-global.com/cars/bl/focus.html Official website of the BL]
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Category:Cars introduced in 2003
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