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    DC Avanti Tarzan – From Bollywood Fantasy to India’s Real Sports Car

    DC TorqueBy DC TorqueJuly 8, 2025No Comments3 Mins Read
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    When we talk about iconic Indian-designed cars, two names stand out – Tarzan: The Wonder Car and DC Avanti. While both are products of Dilip Chhabria (DC), they represent very different stories – one, a movie fantasy, the other, India’s first sports car.

    Let’s dive into everything you need to know about both cars, their differences, their creator, and where they are now.

    Tarzan: The Wonder Car – A Movie Dream on Wheels

    In 2004, Bollywood released Tarzan: The Wonder Car, a thriller where the hero wasn’t just a human, but also a car. This futuristic and flashy car became the highlight of the film. Here’s what made it special:

    FeatureDetails
    Base ModelToyota MR2 (1991)
    DesignerDilip Chhabria (DC Design)
    Movie ReleaseAugust 2004
    Unveiling DateJuly 15, 2004
    CostINR 2 Crore at the time
    Unique TraitsCould “swim, fly, fight villains” (in the film), designed for a bold audience
    Film CastVatsal Sheth, Ayesha Takia, Ajay Devgn
    Movie OutcomeFlop at the box office

    DC Design took 8 months to build the car for the movie. Though it captured attention, it wasn’t practical for commercial sales. Later, the car was put on sale for INR 35 lakhs but still couldn’t find a buyer. Today, it lies abandoned and rusting, forgotten in a corner of India.

    DC Avanti Taarzan move car

    DC Avanti – India’s First Sports Car

    Fast forward to 2015, Dilip Chhabria launched a completely different car – the DC Avanti. Unlike the Tarzan car, the Avanti was a real, road-legal sports car made for the Indian market.

    DC Avanti Key Specifications:

    SpecificationDetail
    Engine1998 cc, Turbocharged Petrol
    Power250 bhp
    Transmission6-speed Manual
    Top SpeedAround 200–280 km/h
    Seating2-seater
    Price (Last Recorded)INR 34.17 Lakh
    Launch Year2015
    Production Stopped2019

    The DC Avanti had a bold design, inspired by European sports cars but built with Indian road conditions in mind. While not perfect in terms of refinement, it was a milestone in Indian automotive design.

    Read more: – DC Avanti 310 Special Edition

    Tarzen car

    DC Design Scam & Controversy

    While both cars put DC Design in the spotlight, things took a dark turn. In 2020, Dilip Chhabria was arrested in a multi-crore financial scam involving:

    • Fake car loans from NBFCs
    • Duplicate chassis and engine numbers
    • Losses to government and banks
    • Allegations against his ex-partner and CFO

    Like to know: About DC Avanti Story, SCAM & Its Controversial End

    This scandal led to the collapse of the company’s credibility, halting future innovations like DC Avanti.

    DC Taarzan

    DC Avanti vs Tarzan Car – Key Differences

    AspectTarzan (2004)DC Avanti (2015)
    PurposeMovie PropCommercial Car
    Design BaseToyota MR2Original DC Platform
    Top SpeedNot applicable200+ km/h
    CostINR 2 Crore (film prop)INR 34 Lakh
    AvailabilityOnly for filmSold in market (now discontinued)
    Condition NowAbandonedRare to find on roads
    Legal TroubleNoLinked to financial scam

    Conclusion: A Mixed Legacy of DC Designs

    Dilip Chhabria’s journey from designing a fantasy car for Bollywood to building India’s first sports car was revolutionary—but short-lived. While Tarzan lives on as a nostalgic memory, DC Avanti marked a serious attempt to change Indian car culture. However, both now remain as symbols of bold vision—one that faded due to poor execution and controversy.

    If you’re a car enthusiast or just curious about Indian automotive history, the DC Avanti and Tarzan car saga is a fascinating story of dreams, design, and downfall.

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