1. Hood-mounted Red Flag emblem:
The hood-mounted Red Flag emblem, also known as the '迎风招展旗' (literally, 'flag waving in the wind'), is a highly recognizable feature on every high-end Red Flag car. Its presence is essential; without it, the Red Flag car feels incomplete. It highlights the prestigious status and position of the vehicle.
2. Three Red Flag emblems on the side of the car:
These emblems represent the General Line, the Great Leap Forward, and the People's Commune, carrying profound political significance and serving as the car's most iconic adornment.
3. Round headlights at the front:
The classic round headlights and turn signals on either side of the front of the car constitute a signature element of the modern 'Red Flag' design. The combination of the round headlights above and the square turn signals below evokes the imagery of 'heaven and earth'.
4. Tiananmen Square emblem on the instrument panel:
The Tiananmen Square emblem on the instrument panel has become a symbol of modern China and is incorporated into the national emblem. With its 600-year history, Tiananmen Square embodies a highly concentrated essence of ancient and modern Chinese civilization. It is also a symbol of New China, a place of unparalleled political significance and aspiration, and a destination yearned for by people worldwide and within China.
5. Golden sunflower emblem on the steering wheel:
The Red Flag golden sunflower emblem was created in 1964 by Red Flag Automobile Factory technician Ai Biyao and first appeared on the steering wheel of the CA770 three-row luxury sedan in 1965. The emblem's core is a blooming golden sunflower, surrounded by the classic three Red Flags. The sunflower, growing towards the sun, symbolizes a bright and persistent spirit, representing the courageous pursuit of ideals and a positive and upward striving spirit. The golden sunflower and red background represent sanctity, nobility, and luxury, reflecting Red Flag's positioning in the high-end automotive market.
6. Palace lantern taillights:
The vehicle's taillights feature a unique palace lantern design, reflecting Chinese national characteristics. The design, while abstract, is rich in meaning. The palace lantern taillights are particularly eye-catching and dignified when braking.
7. Red Flag word mark:
The Red Flag word mark on the rear of the vehicle uses the characters written by Chairman Mao Zedong in June 1958 for the title of the Party Central Committee's publication, 'Red Flag'. FAW later adopted these characters for the Red Flag logo.
8. Chrome grille:
The Red Flag CA770's grille features 38 chrome bars. This design is not only aesthetically pleasing but also carries profound symbolic meaning. The shape of the grille and the number of chrome bars are carefully designed to create a visually stunning effect, symbolizing the inherent grandeur of a great nation and reflecting the deep roots of Chinese history and culture.