Tata Nano Technical Analysis
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Tata Nano
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Tata Nano | | Manufacturer | Tata Motors | Also called | one-lakh car | Production | 2008–present | Assembly | Sanand Plant, Sanand, Gujarat, India[1] | Class | City car | Body style | 4-door one-box | Layout | RR layout | Engine | 2 cylinder SOHC petrol Bosch multi-point fuel injection (single injector) allaluminium 624 cc (38 cu in) | Transmission | 4 speed synchromesh with overdrive in 4th | Wheelbase | 2,230 mm (87.8 in)[2] | Length | 3,099 mm (122.0 in)[2] | Width | 1,495 mm (58.9 in)[2] | Height | 1,652 mm (65.0 in)[2] | Kerb weight | 600 kg (1,300 lb)–635 kg (1,400 lb)[2] | Designer(s) | Girish Wagh, Justin Norek, Pierre Castinel[3] |
The Tata Nano is a city car manufactured by Tata Motors. Made and sold in India, the Nano is the cheapest car in the world today. Before it went on sale a price of 1 lakh (US$1,800), was widely touted. Since its 2009 debut, the price has increased, and, while the Nano remains the lowest cost four-wheeled passenger vehicle in India, it 's significantly more expensive than a motorcycle, a popular means of cheap transport in the country. Contents [hide] * 1 History * 1.1 Expectations and effects * 1.2 Singur factory pullout * 2 Price * 2.1 Cost cutting features * 3 Technical specifications * 4 Radical powerplants * 4.1 Compressed-air engine * 4.2 Diesel * 4.3 Electric vehicle * 4.4 European export * 5 Car fires * 6 Reception * 7 Awards * 8 In the media * 9 See also * 10 References * 11 External links |
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After having successfully launched the low cost Tata Ace truck in 2005, Tata Motors began development of an affordable car that would appeal to the many Indians who drive motorcycles.[4] The purchase price of this no frills auto was brought down by dispensing with most
Tata Nano
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Tata Nano | | Manufacturer | Tata Motors | Also called | one-lakh car | Production | 2008–present | Assembly | Sanand Plant, Sanand, Gujarat, India[1] | Class | City car | Body style | 4-door one-box | Layout | RR layout | Engine | 2 cylinder SOHC petrol Bosch multi-point fuel injection (single injector) allaluminium 624 cc (38 cu in) | Transmission | 4 speed synchromesh with overdrive in 4th | Wheelbase | 2,230 mm (87.8 in)[2] | Length | 3,099 mm (122.0 in)[2] | Width | 1,495 mm (58.9 in)[2] | Height | 1,652 mm (65.0 in)[2] | Kerb weight | 600 kg (1,300 lb)–635 kg (1,400 lb)[2] | Designer(s) | Girish Wagh, Justin Norek, Pierre Castinel[3] |
The Tata Nano is a city car manufactured by Tata Motors. Made and sold in India, the Nano is the cheapest car in the world today. Before it went on sale a price of 1 lakh (US$1,800), was widely touted. Since its 2009 debut, the price has increased, and, while the Nano remains the lowest cost four-wheeled passenger vehicle in India, it 's significantly more expensive than a motorcycle, a popular means of cheap transport in the country. Contents [hide] * 1 History * 1.1 Expectations and effects * 1.2 Singur factory pullout * 2 Price * 2.1 Cost cutting features * 3 Technical specifications * 4 Radical powerplants * 4.1 Compressed-air engine * 4.2 Diesel * 4.3 Electric vehicle * 4.4 European export * 5 Car fires * 6 Reception * 7 Awards * 8 In the media * 9 See also * 10 References * 11 External links |
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[edit]History
After having successfully launched the low cost Tata Ace truck in 2005, Tata Motors began development of an affordable car that would appeal to the many Indians who drive motorcycles.[4] The purchase price of this no frills auto was brought down by dispensing with most
References: [edit]Technical specifications The Nano (2012) is a 38 PS (28 kW; 37 hp) car with a two-cylinder 624 cc rear engine.