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{{Infobox automobile
{{Infobox automobile
| name = Geely BL
| name = Geely BL
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| production = 2003–2006
| production = 2003–2006
| model_years = 2004–2006
| model_years = 2004–2006
| class = [[coupe]]
| class = [[Sports car]] ([[S-segment|S]])
| body_style = 2-door [[coupe]]
| body_style = 2-door [[coupé]]
| engines = 1.3&nbsp;L ''MR479Q'' [[straight-4|I4]]<br>1.5&nbsp;L ''MR479QA'' [[straight-4|I4]]<br>1.8&nbsp;L ''MR479QA'' [[straight-4|I4]]
| engine = 1.3&nbsp;L ''[[Toyota A engine#8A|MR479Q]]'' [[straight-4|I4]]<br>1.5&nbsp;L ''[[Toyota A engine#5A|MR479QA]]'' [[straight-4|I4]]<br>1.8&nbsp;L ''[[Toyota A engine#7A|JL481Q]]'' [[straight-4|I4]]
| transmission = 5 speed [[Manual transmission|manual]]<br>4 speed [[Automatic transmission|automatic]]
| transmission = 5-speed [[Manual transmission|manual]]<br>4-speed [[Automatic transmission|automatic]]
| wheelbase = {{convert|2440|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| wheelbase = {{convert|2440|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| length = {{convert|4110|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| length = {{convert|4110|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
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The '''Geely BL''' is a [[coupe]] [[automobile]] from [[China|Chinese]] manufacturer, [[Geely Automobile]]. The "BL" name stands for "Beauty 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 '''Geely BL''' is a sports [[coupe]] from [[China|Chinese]] manufacturer, [[Geely Automobile]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.autohome.com.cn/138/#pvareaid=2042208|title=吉利汽车-美人豹}}</ref>


==Overview==
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The Geely BL is considered a [[sports car]] in China. It has a top speed of 180&nbsp;km/h (approx 111&nbsp;mph).
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[[File:Geely Meirenbao 03 China 2016-04-08.jpg|thumb|left|Geely BL rear]]
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]].


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The Geely BL is considered a [[sports car]] in China, and it has a top speed of 180&nbsp;km/h (approx 111&nbsp;mph).
Its 1.3&nbsp;L engine is a [[Toyota Motor Corporation]] design, produced by [[Xiali]].


The Geely BL is powered by a 1.3&nbsp;L engine which is a [[Toyota Motor Corporation]] design, produced by [[Xiali]]. Later in 2006, a version with a 1.8&nbsp;L engine was added with the engine being the JL481Q 1.8 liter engine also used by the [[Maple Hysoul]] with a top speed of 190km/h.<ref>{{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}}</ref>
Production ended in 2006.


Production of the Geely BL ended in 2006.{{citation needed|date=April 2020}}
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File:Geely Meirenbao 01 China 2016-04-08.jpg|Geely BL front.
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File:Geely Meirenbao 03 China 2016-04-08.jpg|Geely BL rear.


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==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20070615032201/http://www.geely-global.com/cars/bl/focus.html Official website of the BL]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20070615032201/http://www.geely-global.com/cars/bl/focus.html Official website of the BL]
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Latest revision as of 03:38, 21 January 2024

Geely BL
Overview
ManufacturerGeely Automobile
Also called
  • Geely Beauty Leopard
  • Geely Mybo
  • Geely BO
Production2003–2006
Model years2004–2006
Body and chassis
ClassSports car (S)
Body style2-door coupé
RelatedGeely CD
Powertrain
Engine1.3 L MR479Q I4
1.5 L MR479QA I4
1.8 L JL481Q I4
Transmission5-speed manual
4-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,440 mm (96.1 in)
Length4,110 mm (161.8 in)
Width1,690 mm (66.5 in)
Height1,325 mm (52.2 in)
Curb weight980 kg (2,161 lb)
Chronology
SuccessorGeely CD

The Geely BL is a sports coupe from Chinese manufacturer, Geely Automobile.[1]

Overview

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Geely BL rear

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 a 1.8 L engine was added with the engine being the JL481Q 1.8 liter engine also used by the Maple Hysoul with a top speed of 190km/h.[2]

Production of the Geely BL ended in 2006.[citation needed]

References

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  1. ^ "吉利汽车-美人豹".
  2. ^ "预计售价10万元 1.8L版美人豹将上市".
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