Romanian car maker Dacia will present its new model Lodgy at the Geneva auto show in March next year. Previous data indicated Dacia was working on a new model called Popster.

The car maker, owned by French Renault, presented this new model – Dacia Lodgy Glace (in picture) - at the Andros trophy. The new model is the competition version of the Lodge model, that will enter series production.

Dacia Lodgy Glace was created by Tork Engineering and Sodemo. Two Dacia Lodgy Glace cars and three drivers will take part in the Andros trophy: Alain Prost, Nicolas Prost and Evens Stievenart !

Dacia launched a new model every year since 2004, when it launched the Logan, except 2011, when it didn't bring any new model to the market. In 2012, the car maker will launch three new models, including Lodgy.

Technical info about Dacia Lodgy Glace: 

CHASSIS:  Type: tubular steel, Suspension: double wishbones; adjustable Öhlins integrated springs/damper units

ENGINE:  Type: VQ 30 developed from the Renault Nissan Alliance 24-valve V6, Position: mid-rear, Cubic capacity (cc): 2,987, Bore x stroke (mm): 93 x 73.3, Maximum power (kW EEC / hp): 257 / 355, Peak power at rpm: 7,500, Maximum torque Nm CEE: 360, Peak torque at rpm: 5,500

TRANSMISSION: Type: four-wheel drive and steering, Gearbox: SADEV 6-speed sequential, Differentials: limited slip front and rear

BRAKES: Front: 300mm Ø steel discs, Rear: 265mm Ø steel discs, Calipers: Beringer 4 pot

WHEELS: Rims: 5.5’’ x 16’’ magnesium, Tyres: Continental Ice Racing Contact 3

DIMENSIONS/WEIGHT:  Length: 4,001mm, Width: 1,900mm, Front/rear track: 1,690mm, Wheelbase: 2,500mm, Weight: 950kg, Fuel tank: 25 litres

STEERING: Type: 4 wheel steering, Hydraulic power steering, Cam-adjustable rear steering

editor@romania-insider.com