China Car History: the Shanghai SH771
Published on September 21, 2012 by Tycho de Feyter
This is the Shanghai SH771, developed by Shanghai Auto in 1974 as a possible successor of the Shanghai SH760 series. The SH771 was based on the 1972 Mercedes-Benz W116 S-class. The engine however wasn’t German, Shanghai Auto opted for the 5.6 liter V8 from Hongqi (Red Flag) which was originally a Chrysler power plant. German-American cooperation in China!
Sadly the Shanghai SH771 never made it to production, only 30 examples were made for testing and it all ended in 1978. The old Shanghai SH760-series carried on all the way to 1991 (!). Too bad, the SH771 is an impressive looking machine and its strange roots make it an extra interesting and almost exotic automachine. Big it was!, size: 5330/1990/1640, wheelbase was 3070. As far as we know, none survived until today…
With thanks to Erik from ChineseCars.net.
Saturday, 22 September om 07:49
For me one of the best looking chinese cars ever made. Pity you didn’t postany photo from the rear.
Saturday, 22 September om 11:20
This really should have replaced the SH760, it’s quite a beauty.
Saturday, 22 September om 12:07
Look like old Japanese full size cars
Saturday, 22 September om 18:41
@PGMJ.
Picture added!
Saturday, 22 September om 22:42
Thank you very much. it reminds me same period Mercedes Benz rear.
Monday, 24 September om 03:06
Interesting car indeed, but any chance of a interior pic?
Monday, 24 September om 07:16
Agree really beautiful car.
Isn’t the Shanghai marque about to be relaunched by SAIC? Does anyone know when?
Monday, 24 September om 08:25
@Anon. Yes SAIC wants to relaunch the brand, some sort of concept is expected at the April 2013 Shanghai Auto Show.
Wednesday, 26 September om 13:29
They did the same concept as the Chrysler 300c/dodge charger, exactly the same technical idea LOL
Friday, 7 December om 21:48
屁股真想benz耶~