The Geely Borui GC9, also known as simply Geely GC9, is a Chinese family car based on the Volvo S60.
Description
The GC9's design is based on the KC Concept unveiled at the Shanghai Auto Show in 2013 and was penned by Peter Horbury, former Volvo designed named chief designer at Geely in 2012.
The GC9 was developed from a new platform jointly developed with Volvo. It is equipped with double wishbone suspension tuned by automotive technology company Prodrive. The Borui engine options include a 1.8T GDI engine and 3.5L V6 aluminum engine, as well as a six-speed direct shift gearbox provided by Australian transmission producer DSI, which was acquired by Geely in 2009.
Asphalt 8: Airborne
The Geely GC9 was added in the Tenerife Update but only released in the Car Mastery Update as a high-end Class D car with the following statistics:
- Starting rank: 852
- This was changed to ? in the Showdown Update.
- MAX rank: 1188 (+336)
- This was changed to 1202 (+?) in the Showdown Update.
- MAX+PRO rank: 1340 (+156)
- This was changed to 1323 (+121) in the Showdown Update.
- Tuning Kit bonus: +69
- This was changed to +53 in the Showdown Update.
- Nitro Efficiency: 7/12/17
The GC9 mainly rivals the Renault DeZir and Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X.
The Geely GC9, while appearing to accelerate slowly at first glance, has a high nitro stat to negate this. The GC9's top speed stat is also only above-average, albeit still better than the Renault DeZir's due to having a smaller nitro boost. Being a heavy luxury sedan, the GC9 has subpar handling yet has a surprisingly sharp drifting radius.
The Geely GC9 originally cost 125,000 to purchase prior to 2018 Spring Update and has been updated to now be a Mastery reward at 100, making it unpurchasable.
Originally, upgrades cost 787,360 while Pro Kits require 559,075, 11 of each Class D parts card, 10 Early & Initial Tech cards and 8 V6 Engine cards. As of 2018 Spring Update, upgrades cost 1,735,710 or 4,825, Pro Kits require 609,900 and 12 more V6 Engine cards. As of the 2019 Spring Update, upgrades cost 526,000 while Pro Kits require 175,200.
Availability
Prior to the Lunar New Year 2017 Update, the Geely GC9 had always been available for purchase after its pre-release cups were held before the Car Mastery Update. It was changed into a time-limited car, available only for purchase between February 19, 2017 and February 25, 2017.
A 7 day event was released on March 18, 2018, where people who scored 21 Trophies were rewarded with the Geely GC9.
As of April 7, 2017, the Geely GC9 now remains permanently in the garage; as of 2018 Spring Update, the car is available for obtaining 100. There are no known compensation for players that obtained the car prior to conversion to a Mastery reward car.
Asphalt Nitro
The Geely GC9 behaves just like its Asphalt 8: Airborne rendition, although it now costs 510.
Class D | Mini Cooper S Roadster • Alfa Romeo MiTo GTA • Renault CLIO R.S. 200 EDC • Renault DeZir • Chevrolet Camaro GS • Nissan 370Z • 2015 Ford Mustang • Ferrari 308 GTS • Geely GC9 • BMW M3 Sedan |
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Class C | Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X • Lotus Exige S Coupe • Jaguar F-Type R • Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione • Dodge Challenger SRT8 • Volkswagen Golf Design Vision GTI • BMW M6 • Felino cB7 • Cadillac CTS-V Coupe Race Car • Nissan GT-R (R35) • Ferrari F430 |
Class B | Ferrari 458 Italia • Mercedes-Benz Biome • Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4 2013 • Chevrolet Corvette C7 • Spada Codatronca TSS • Ford Shelby GT500 • Pagani Zonda R • Ferrari F12berlinetta • Chevrolet SS |
Class A | Lamborghini Sesto Elemento • Lamborghini Huracán • RUF RT 12 S • Lamborghini Veneno • Jaguar C-X75 • RUF CTR 3 • Ferrari LaFerrari • Ferrari FXX Evoluzione • Nissan GT-R NISMO • Pagani Huayra • Tramontana XTR |
Class S | McLaren P1™ • Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse • Mercedes-Benz Silver Lightning • Koenigsegg Agera R • W Motors Lykan HyperSport • Ferrari 330 P4 • McLaren F1 • Peugeot Onyx • Chrysler ME412 • Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4 • Koenigsegg One:1 • 9FF GT9-R |
Enduro Double Down | ||
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Event | Boss Vehicle | Other Enduro Vehicles |
Weber Faster One |
Weber Faster One | SRT 2013 Dodge Challenger SRT8 • Jaguar F-Type R • Nissan Skyline GT-R (R34) • Honda Integra Type-R • Nissan GT-R NISMO • Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4 • W Motors Lykan HyperSport • Chrysler ME412 |
Aston Martin One-77 |
Aston Martin One-77 | AC 378 GT Z • Aston Martin DB9 Coupé • Aston Martin V12 Zagato • Aston Martin V12 Vantage • Lucra L148 • Bentley EXP10 Speed 6 • Pagani Huayra • Peugeot Onyx |
BXR Bailey Blade GT1 |
BXR Bailey Blade GT1 | Alfa Romeo MiTo GTA • Mazda 6 • Ford Focus RS • Mitsubishi Eclipse • Nissan GT-R (R35) • Holden Coupe 60 • Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR-X • Mazzanti Evantra |
Icona Vulcano V12 Hybrid |
Icona Vulcano V12 Hybrid | Lotus Exige S Coupe • Felino cB7 • BMW M6 • Mazda Furai • Marussia B2 • Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT Coupé Final Edition • Mercedes-Benz Silver Lightning • Hennessey Venom GT |
Falcon F7 |
Falcon F7 | Audi S4 • Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X • Infiniti FX50 • Ferrari 612 Scaglietti • Ferrari 458 Italia • Arrinera Hussarya • McLaren 12C Spider • Savage Rivale GTR |
Lamborghini Aventador LP 750-4 SV |
Lamborghini Aventador LP 750-4 SV | Lamborghini Urus • Lamborghini Miura • Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4 2013 • Lamborghini Estoque • Lamborghini Sesto Elemento • Lamborghini Asterion • Lamborghini Huracán • Lamborghini Egoista |
Sbarro Sparta |
Sbarro Sparta | DS 3 Racing • Nissan Juke Nismo • Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe • BMW M2 • Audi R8 LMS Ultra • Ferrari F50 • Savage Rivale Roadyacht GTS • Sbarro Alcador |
Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport |
Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport | 1967 Chevrolet Impala • Volkswagen Golf Design Vision GTI • Maserati MC12 • Chevrolet SS • Chevrolet Corvette C7 • Chevrolet Corvette C3 • Chevrolet 2016 Camaro SS • 9FF GT9 VMAX |
Porsche 918 Spyder with Weissach Package |
Porsche 918 Spyder with Weissach Package | Scion FR-S • Porsche 959 • Audi RS 3 Sportback • Porsche 718 Boxster S • DS Survolt • Porsche Cayman GT4 • Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR-X • Porsche 911 GT3 RS |
Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722 Edition |
Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722 Edition | Mini Cooper S Roadster • Alfa Romeo MiTo GTA • Chevrolet Camaro GS • Ford Focus RS • Maserati GranTurismo Sport • Ferrari 458 Italia • Cadillac CTS-V Coupe Race Car • Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG Black Series |
Yamaha FZ-10 |
Yamaha FZ-10 | Suzuki GSX-R750 • Kawasaki Z800 • KTM 1290 Super Duke R • Yamaha YZF-R6 • Ducati Monster 1200 • Ducati SuperSport S • BMW S 1000 RR • Suzuki Hayabusa |
Zenvo ST1 |
Zenvo ST1 | Geely GC9 • Donkervoort D8 GTO • Volkswagen Golf Design Vision GTI • Jaguar F-TYPE Project 7 • Ferrari F50 • 2010 Bentley Continental Supersports • Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4 • Jaguar XJ220S |
Lightning LS-218 |
Lightning LS-218 | Suzuki GSX-R750 • Kawasaki Z800 • KTM 1290 Super Duke R • Yamaha YZF-R6 • Ducati Monster 1200 • Ducati SuperSport S • BMW S 1000 RR • Kawasaki Ninja H2R |