Tata Motors, India’s largest integrated automobile manufacturer, announced the commercial launch of the country’s first versatile and indigenously developed, diesel powered mini-truck —The Tata Ace — at a glittering function in Bangalore.
Tata Ace is priced in the range of Rs 2.25 lakh for BS II and Rs 2.35 lakh for BS III (ex-showroom Kochi and Bangalore respectively). Tata Ace is powered by a small and efficient 16bhp 700 cc IDI diesel engine. Suitable for both rural and urban use, Tata Ace sets the trend as the country’s first high performance, low maintenance, safe and reliable mini-truck with sporty car-like features to ensure comfort in ride and handling, Tata Motors said. With the launch of Tata Ace Tata Motors introduces a new category in the commercial vehicle industry.
Specifications
ENGINE
Model : TATA 275 IDI NA BS-II (and BS-III) Type : 4-stroke, naturally aspirated, indirect injection diesel engine Max. Output : 16 hp @ 3200 rpm Max. Torque : 3.8 mkg @ 2000 rpm Displacement : 700 cc Special Items : catalytic converter (only in BS III) CLUTCH : Single plate dry friction diaphragm type GEAR BOX : GBS 65-4/5.27 Type : Synchromesh (4 forward gears), Sliding mesh (reverse gear)
STEERING : Mechanical, variable ratio (20.5 to 24.5), 380 mm dia
WEIGHTS Max. GVW : 1550 kg Kerb weight : 805 kg Seating capacity : Driver + 1 BRAKES Type : Dual circuit hydraulically activated Front : Disc brakes Rear : Drum brakes (200 mm dia x 30 mm) Parking Brake : Cable operated mechanical linkages acting on rear wheels SUSPENSION Type : Parabolic leaf spring suspension at both front and rear Shock absorber :
Hydraulic double-acting telescopic type both at front and rear
WHEELS AND TYRES Tyres 145R12 LT 8PR RADIAL LOAD BODY Type : Pickup type. Hinged rear tail gate Loading height : 675 mm Load Body (external) : Length � 2200 mm : Width � 1500 mm : Height � 300 mm DIMENSIONS
All in mm