In April 1958, the first China-made car was born in FAW and named "Dongfeng", because Chairman Mao Zedong had a famous saying at that time , "Eastern wind prevais over western wind". Engine of the car copied "Benz - 190",chassis and body took an European car " Simca VDT" as reference. The sign on the engine hood is a golden dragon, which takes the symbol of China. On May 12, 1958, the Dongfeng car was sent to Beijing. Chairman Mao Zedong , Lin Boqu and other important Central Government leaders took the ride of this car at 2o'clock p.m. on May 21. Chairman Mao was very happy to say , "I have ridden on our China-made car".

In August 1958, prototype of the first Hongqi CA72 luxury car was trial-produced successfully. On September 19, the Central Government leaders such as Deng Xiaoping, Li Fucun, Yang Shangkun and Cai Chang paid a visit to FAW. They gave a high appraisal to this car. After that modelling of "Hongqi" car is finalized. In 1960, Hongqi car was compiled into "World Vehicle Yearbook".

Hongqi CA772 Special Safety Car

Hongqi CA772 special safety car is manufactured specially for Chairman Mao Zedong and other important Central Government leaders. This special safety car has excellent bulletproof and safety function. This kind of car is still in use in Zhong Nanhai Guard Bwreau and some provinces and cities.

Hongqi CA770 JG Medium & High Glass Spacing Wall Reviewing Car

In 1970, Prototyping of Hongqi CA770JG medium & high glass spacing wall reviewing car was trial produced successfully. The reviewing car is equipped with a large piece of glass in the middle spacing wall of the car, which can shield the reviewer from wind or rain . This kind of car was seldom to be found from the overseas reviewing car at that time.

Hongqi CA 770 TJ High Class Reviewing Car

To make a Hongqi CA 770 TJ high class reviewing car was the "No.1 task " for FAW in 1983. The car roof is a decklid type. General secretary Hu Yaobang, of the Chinese Communist Party, and Yang Shangkun watched at the car, which was under trial production in May 1984. They instructed that the car must be in good quality. It is on this car that Deng Xiaoping reviewed the PLA troops at Tiananmen Square on 35 annviersary of founding of the People's Republic of China on October 1st 1984, made a historic scene in the world. On november 3rd the same year, Qin Jiwei---general commander of the reviewing troops signed a citation and commendatory letter to FAW for its great contribution on the National Day reviewing.

Hongqi CA 760 Three Row Seat
Medium Class Car

Hongqi CA 760 three-row seat medium class car, which was a variant of the CA 750 car series, was designed and put into production in 1982. The prototype was sent to Beijing after prototyping was completed and reserved by Mr. Shen Hong, former minister of the First Machinery Industry Ministry as his special car.

Hongqi CA7560 LH Luxury Car

Hongqi CA7560LH luxury car is a modified product of Hongqi luxury car series, and was modeled in Dec., 1992. It is the top luxury car with the longest body, max. power among domestic moulels so far.

Hongqi CA7220 Car

CA7220 car is basic model of new generation small Hongqi car series. This model is equipped with CA 488 engine and model 016 transmissions mode by FAW, more than 80% parts and components were made locally. It is the only domestic car designed by the chinese and with right of naming.

Hongqi CA7080 Economic Car

It is an economic car developed in 1993, adopts thoroughly new styling and body. Its platform is based on existing domestic resource .

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