Tata Nano is a low cost,four-passenger and rear-engined car produced by the Indian Automaker Company Tata Motors.This car is targeted mainly at the Indian domestic market.Tata Motors began selling this car in March 2009.It is also known as "one-alkh car",due to its price point near 100,000 Indian Rupees. On-line sources claim that it the world's cheapest city car today.However,the price of this car is continuously rising due to the soaring material costs.
Tata owner Ratan Tata has described the Nano as a "milestone". "I think we are at the gates of offering a new form of transport to the people of India and later, I hope, other markets elsewhere in the world," said Mr. Tata.He also said,"I hope it will provide safe, affordable four-wheel transportation to families who till now have not been able to own a car."
The basic model of Tata Nano called "Nano" has no air bags,power steering,radio or air conditioning.However more luxurious versions equipped with more advanced features are also available.Currently the factory is producing three variants of Tata Nano i.e., Nano,Nano CX and Nano Lx.Some salient features and specifications of this "one-lakh car" are described below:
Tata owner Ratan Tata has described the Nano as a "milestone". "I think we are at the gates of offering a new form of transport to the people of India and later, I hope, other markets elsewhere in the world," said Mr. Tata.He also said,"I hope it will provide safe, affordable four-wheel transportation to families who till now have not been able to own a car."
- Dimensions : The dimensions of Tata Nano are :
- Overall Length : 3099mm
- Overall Width : 1495mm (and 1620 mm with ORVM)
- Overall Height : 1652mm
- Wheelbase : 2230mm
- Ground Clearance : 180mm
- Min. Turning Circle Radius : 4m
- Seating Capacity : 4 persons
- Fuel Tank Capacity : 15 Litres
- Payload : 300Kg
- Kerb Weight : The Kerb Weight of each of three variants of Tata Nano varies model to model as :
- Nano : 600Kg
- Nano CX : 615 Kg
- Nano LX : 635 Kg
- Engine and Transmission : The features and specifications related with engine and transmission are :
- Engine Type : 624 cc, 2 cylinder, MPFI
- Maximum Engine Output : 35 PS @ 5250 rpm
- Maximum Torque : 48 NM @ 3000 +/-500 rpm
- Maximum Speed : 105 kmph
- Gradeability : 30%
- Transmission : Synchromesh on all forward gears,? sliding mesh on reverse gear with overdrive on 4th gear
- No. of Gears : 4 Forward + 1 Reverse
- Suspension : The features and specifications related with suspension are :
- Front : Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut with gas filled dampers
- Rear : Independent, Semi Trailing arm with coil spring & gas filled shock absorbers
- Brakes : The brakes of Tata Nano has following features and specifications:
- Brake Type : Dual Circuit, Vertical Split operated by tandem master cylinder.The brakes of Nano CX and Nano LX are also equipped with Vacuum Booster
- Front Brakes : 180 mm dia. drum brake
- Rear Brakes : 180 mm dia. drum brake
- Wheels and Tyres : The wheels and Tyres of Tata Nano has following features and specifications:
- Tyre Type : Radial & Tubeless
- Front Tyre size : 135/70 R12
- Rear Tyre size : 155/65 R12
- Spare Tyre size : 135/70 R12
- Wheels : 4 B x 12
The "Nano" is the base version of Tata Nano and is equipped with the most basic and essential features.The three models of Tata Nano i.e, Nano,Nano CX and Nano LX vary in types of features and functions each of the three models of Tata Nano is equipped with like exterior design,interior design,comfort,convenience, safety and security.
According to Wikipedia,announcing the vehicle as the least expensive production car in the world,Tata aimed for a starting price of 100,000 Indian Rupees.But due to soaring material prices the cost of this vehicle has risen much more than 100,000 Indian Rupees.As of the beginning of 2011 the Nano costs around 140,000 Indian Rupees.Further details about this car may be found at the official website of Tata Nano.
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