Young people like sports passion, and they also have higher pursuit of vehicle performance. Recently, the Shadow Leopard R officially debuted. The new car is equipped with a 2.0T engine + 8AT gearbox. So, does Shadow Leopard R have a chance of winning against Changan UNI-V 2.0T?
Below, I will compare two popular self-owned brand sports cars to choose a more suitable sports car for you.


1. Performance comparison Is the Shadow Leopard R fully crushed?
For young consumers who pursue sports, stronger power and acceleration pleasure will undoubtedly bring more enjoyable driving passion.
Shadow Leopard R is equipped with a 2.0T+Aisin 8AT powertrain, with a maximum power of 195kW/6000rpm and a maximum torque of 400N m/1500-5600rpm. The data has obvious advantages among models of the same level.Its official 0-100km/h acceleration time is 5.7 seconds, but our Yiche measured the fastest to reach 5.66 seconds, and the performance is very eye-catching.At the same time, the original factory has four exhaust valves on the left and right, and the sound is also quite good.

The Changan UNI-V 2.0T model is equipped with a new-generation Blue Whale 2.0T turbocharged engine with a maximum power of 171kW/5500rpm and a maximum torque of 390N m/1900-3300rpm. The measured acceleration time from 0-100km/h is 6.7 seconds.

In contrast, the engine performance of Shadow Leopard R is 32 hp and 10 Nm higher, and the acceleration from zero to 100 is also faster by 1 second, and the performance is actually better.
It is worth mentioning that the power system of Shadow Leopard R is also specially optimized for the track, especially the whole set of heat dissipation system is more powerful, so that it can run at full speed for 5 consecutive laps of the track without the engine and gearbox. It will overheat and can maintain a stable limit power output.

In the recent test drive on the track, the lap time of the Shadow Leopard R reached 1:51:58 at the Zhejiang International Circuit.

2. The chassis is more aggressively tuned than the Shadow Leopard R track
In terms of chassis, the Shadow Leopard R and Changan UNI-V 2.0T also use the front McPherson rear multi-link independent suspension.However, in order to have better track control, the Shadow Leopard R has once again strengthened the chassis performance.

On the basis of the original front MacPherson rear multi-link suspension, Shadow Leopard R adjusts the lateral damping coefficient of the rubber sleeve and improves the damping of the spring, so that the vehicle has stronger lateral support, anti-pitch and anti-roll performance.

In addition, Shadow Leopard R reduces the flexibility of the rear axle, so that the rear axle can be more flexible. On the track, it can make the rear of the car follow better, thereby increasing the speed of cornering.

It is worth mentioning that the Shadow Leopard R is also equipped with the world's firstBoschESP10, which integrates a stronger software control system and more precise hardware equipment.
The biggest advantage of ESP10 is to transform passive control into active control. The ESP controller reads the vehicle's signal in real time while the vehicle is driving, and compares it with the previously preset model. It can predict the dynamic stability of the vehicle in advance, advance and gently Accurately control the vehicle's steady state, reduce the strong sense of interference, and make intense driving safer.

In RACE mode, press and hold ESP off for 5 seconds to completely turn off ESP. It will be turned on automatically when the speed exceeds 120km/h, and it will be turned off automatically when the speed drops to 120km/h. In this way, users can enjoy driving as much as possible while ensuring emergency safety in the case.
Of course, if you want to run fast, you need to be able to brake well. The Shadow Leopard R is equipped with Continental’s four-piston fixed calipers as standard. The braking force has increased by 35%, the braking response time has been shortened by 20%, and the braking stability has increased by 30%.

At the same time, the Shadow Leopard R uses 19-inch wheels, and the tires are equipped with 245/35ZR19 Michelin PILOT SPORT 5 tires. The optimized pattern and rubber compound make the tires have better grip performance and improved durability.

Changan UNI-V 2.0T is equipped with 18-inch wheels as standard, 19-inch wheels + 235/40 R19 Dunlop SP SPORT MAXX 050 tires and variable exhaust sound are optional, and the price of the optional package is 2999 yuan.

3. Different shapes and styles
In terms of the shape design of the sports sedan, Yingbao R and Changan UNI-V also have two completely different styles.
The length, width and height of the Shadow Leopard R are 4700/1850/1432mm, and the wheelbase is 2736mm. Compared with the 1.5T version, the body width has increased by 12mm, and the center of mass of the vehicle has further decreased to 540mm. Provides a better foundation for the movement of the vehicle.

In terms of design, the Shadow Leopard R has a more exaggerated racing appearance package, while maintaining a low drag coefficient of 0.26Cd, which has a stronger visual impact.

Changan UNI-V 2.0T has a body size of 4705/1838/1430mm in length, width and height, and it adopts a coupe design style. The borderless grille + slip-back shape combines elegance with sportiness, but it is not as powerful as Shadow Leopard R in terms of sporty atmosphere.

Fourth, interior comparison
In terms of interior, the interior of Shadow Leopard R is also further sporty. The center console and the hand pillows on both sides are wrapped with suede. The color scheme adopts an all-black color scheme, which can arouse the desire to drive .

The interior of the Shadow Leopard R is composed of a 10.25-inch full LCD instrument and a 10.25-inch central control screen. It can also display turbo pressure, engine oil temperature, engine oil pressure, water temperature, intake air temperature and other vehicle parameters that players care about. Full of fighting power.


The new car is also equipped with an integrated sports seat, and suede is also added on both sides, which can provide better friction during intense driving, reduce seat sliding, wrap the body in place, and also take into account a certain degree of comfort .


The overall style of the interior design of Changan UNI-V 2.0T is sharp and angular.The material under the air outlet of the center console is made of suede material, and the texture also has a good performance.It is equipped with a 10.3-inch central control screen and a 10.3-inch full LCD instrument, which is relatively convenient for daily use.

In terms of space, there is not much difference between Shadow Leopard R and UNI-V. The rear legroom of the two cars is quite spacious, which can well meet daily use.However, in terms of headroom, the Shadow Leopard R will be more spacious and more comfortable than the slippery-back UNI-V.


Five, configuration comparison
In addition to the more combative interior, Shadow Leopard R is also richer in configuration than Changan UNI-V 2.0T. It has more door opening collision warning, merging assist, lane centering, leather steering wheel, and electric memory for front seats. , front seat heating, dual temperature zone automatic air conditioning and other configurations, and the original factory also provides 19-inch wheels + Michelin PS5 tires, which have better performance in terms of car comfort and safety.


Summary:From the above comparison, it is not difficult to see that compared with Changan UNI-V 2.0T, Shadow Leopard R can be described as comprehensively crushed in terms of performance. Shadow Leopard R has the strength to run on the track, and it is a "steel car" with hard-core performance. Undoubtedly, the "Gun"-class sports car can better satisfy young consumers' pursuit of sports passion and bring more adrenaline driving pleasure.

At the same time, Shadow Leopard R is also richer and more comprehensive in terms of configuration, and daily driving can also have better travel enjoyment.In general, Shadow Leopard R can undoubtedly fully satisfy young people's pursuit of sports performance and high-quality enjoyment, and it is undoubtedly more worthy of choice.