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Monday, May 5, 2008

WORLD'S CHEAPEST CAR :TATA NANO

Developed by TATA motors.

The car was designed at Italy's Institute of Development in Automotive Engineering.The use of a rear mounted engine to help maximize interior space.

Powertrain
1> Engine:
- 2 cylinder petrol with Bosch multi-point fuel injection (single injector) all aluminium 33 horsepower(25 kW) 624 cc(38 cu in).
- Value Motronic engine management platform from Bosch.
- 2 valves per cylinder overhead camshaft.
- Compression ratio - 9.5:1.
- bore × stroke 73.5 × 73.5 mm.
- Power: 33 PS (33 hp/24 kW) @ 5500 rpm.
- Torque: 48 N·m (35 ft·lbf) @ 2500 rpm.
2> Rear wheel drive, 4-speed manual transmission.
3> Steering – mechanical rack and pinion.

Performance
1> Acceleration: 0-70 km/h (43 mph): 14 seconds.
2> Maximum speed: 105 km/h (65 mph).
3> Fuel economy (combined City + Highway): 20 kilometres per liter.


Body and dimensions
1> Seat belt: 2.
2> Trunk capacity: 150 L.

Suspension, tires and brakes
1> Front brake: disc.
2> Rear brake: drum .
3> Front track: 1,325 mm (52.2 in).
4> Rear track: 1,315 mm (51.8 in).
5> Ground clearance: 180 mm (7.1 in).
6> Front suspension: McPherson strut with lower A arm.
7> Rear suspension: Independent coil spring.
8> 12-inch wheels.