The arrival of Lynk & Co in Argentina continues to drive the brand’s growth in the region, with its presence in Argentina and Uruguay and its expansion plan in Brazil, which will begin in 2027. At the launch event, Bradesco TCR South America was present with the 03 TCR model, which is currently part of the category with Paladini Racing and was champion in 2022 with Fabricio Pezzini.
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The Lynk & Co 03 TCR quickly became one of the most successful cars in the TCR concept. It was developed by Geely Group Motorsport and Cyan Racing and made its international debut in 2019. Its main program was the WTCR, where Cyan Racing won titles from its first season.
The car uses a 2.0 turbo four-cylinder engine, paired with a six-speed sequential gearbox and front-wheel drive. Under the TCR specifications, it develops about 340 hp and 420 Nm, with an approximate weight of 1,265 kg including the driver.
This model arrived at Bradesco TCR South America in 2021, during the category’s first season. The team responsible for putting it on the track was PMO Motorsport, which officially debuted with two units in the fourth round, held in Rivera, Uruguay. In that first season, the car achieved five wins and ten podiums, quickly becoming a reference in the championship. The most important moment in the history of the Lynk & Co 03 in Bradesco TCR South America happened in 2022, with the championship won by Pezzini.
This year, Paladini Racing incorporated four vehicles for Juan Ángel Rosso, Fabián Yannantuoni, Nicolás Fuca, and Fabricio Pezzini himself, who returned to compete with the model that led him to the 2022 championship.
THE ARRIVAL OF LYNK & CO IN ARGENTINA
Founded in 2016, the company has its headquarters in Gothenburg, Sweden. The brand was born from the collaboration between Geely and Volvo Cars. Lynk & Co focuses on a new generation of urban users, with a proposal that combines engineering, safety, technology, and quality.
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The event held in Buenos Aires City featured Diego Cassino, CEO of Lynk & Co Argentina, Melisa Liu, Country Manager of the brand in the country, and Charles Wang, Regional Director of Zeekr and Lynk & Co. During the event, the initial offer was presented, which will consist of three models: 01, 06, and 08.
The first is a C-segment SUV developed on the CMA platform, shared with Volvo. It features a plug-in hybrid system, offers up to 75 kilometers of electric range under the WLTC cycle, and its combined power reaches 206 kW. Additionally, it develops 535 Nm of torque.
The 06 belongs to the B segment. The SUV incorporates the brand’s new design language and comes with a complete level of equipment. Its plug-in hybrid system allows it to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.9 seconds and offers more than 100 kilometers of electric range under the WLTC cycle.
The top-of-the-line model is the 08. A D-segment SUV that offers up to 200 kilometers of electric range under the WLTC cycle. Among its main technologies are 20 advanced driver assistance systems, and the model achieved five stars in Euro NCAP tests.
Lynk & Co arrives with a structure composed of 18 dealerships and will have a presence in Buenos Aires, CABA, Mendoza, Córdoba, Rosario, Corrientes, and Tucumán.
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