The much awaited Tata Nano will be launched on the 23rd of March, 2009. Tata Nano will come in a total of three variants: Base, mid level CX and top end LX. The car meets all the safety criteria as per Indian standards and will be able to seat 4 people comfortably.
Engine Technical Specifications:
Rear Mounted All Aluminium MPFI
EMS(Electronic Engine Management System): 32 Bit Microprocessor with “blink code mechanism” for easy repairs
Displacement: 624CC, Petrol with Single Balancer Shaft
Drivetrain: Rear mounted engine, rear wheel drive
No. of Cylinders: In-line 2 Cylinders
Valve Gear: 2 Valves per cylinder, 4 valves in Total
Maximum Power: 35 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque: 4.8 kgm @ 3000 rpm
Compression Ratio: 9.7:1
Power to weight ratio: 58.3 bhp/tonne
Safety:
Standard Tubeless Tyres
Fuel cut-off in case of collision.
Fuel Cut-off @ 5600 rpm in any gear or @ 105 kph
Performance:
0-60 kph – 8 Seconds (Est.)
Top Speed: 105 (Limited)
Transmission:
Gearbox: Cable Operated, 4 Forward Gears, 1 Reverse, All forward gears synchronised
Gear Ratios:
1st: 3.45 (Recommended Shift @ upto 10 kmph)
2nd: 1.95 (Recommended Shift between 20-30 kmph)
3rd: 1.26 (Recommended Shift between 30-50 kmph)
4th: 0.838 (Recommended Shift between 50-70 kmph)
Reverse: 3.08
Suspension
Front: Independent McPherson Struts shock absorbers
Rear: Semi Trailing Arm. coil spring with gas filled shock absorbers
Brakes
Front: 180mm Drums
Rear: 180 mm Drums
Wheels and Tyres
Wheel Size: 12″ inch
Front Tyre Size: 135/70 R12 Tubeless
Rear Tyre Size: 155/65 T12 Tubeless
Spare Tyre Size: 135/70 R12
Recommended Tyre Pressure: 26 PSi (Front), 28 PSi (Rear)
Dimensions and Weight
Length: 3099 mm
Width: 1495 mm
Height: 1620 mm
Wheelbase: 2230 mm
Ground Clearance: 180 mm
Kerb Weight: 600 Kg
Fuel Tank Capacity: 15 Litres
Fuel Consumption: 23.6 Kmpl (Est.)
Battery: Semi Sealed placed under the Driver Seat
Boot Capacity: 80 Litres, 500 Litres (with rear seats folded)
Features:
Nano Base:
Seat Belts: ELR Front, Static Rear
Engine opening through rear bumper
Speedometer and Odometer
High mounted Rear Stop lamp
Centrally placed exhaust
Only Driver seat adjust-sliding and reclining
Fixed front passenger seat
Folding Rear Seats
2-Spoke Steering wheel
Grey bumpers and interiors
Driver side Outside rear view mirror
Tata Nano CX (Along with the features of Base Nano Adds the following)
HVAC (Air conditioner with heater)
Tinted Glasses
Driver and Co-driver seats with slide and recline adjust
2 tone grey interiors and seats
Optional Metallic paint.
Tata Nano LX (Along with the features of Base CX Adds the following)
Tripmeter
Front Power windows
Central Locking
Front and Rear fog lamps
3-Spoke Steering wheel
Moulded door trim with fabric inserts
Floor console with glass holder
Anti-Glare inside rear view mirror
Sunvisors on both sides
Warranty
18 Months or 24,000 kms whichever is earlier
Service Intervals
Ist Free Service: 1000 kms or 1 month whichever is earlier
2nd Free Service: 5000 kms or 6 month whichever is earlier
3rd Free Service: 10000 kms or 12 months whichever is earlier
Every subsequent service after 10,000 kms
Color Choices
Nano Base: Bright Red, Ivory White, Summer Blue
Nano CX: Bright Red, Ivory White, Summer Blue, Champagne Gold, Lunar Silver
Nano LX: Champagne Gold, Lunar Silver, Sunshine Silver
Booking Date: 2nd Week of April, Forms will be available 7 Days before the booking date is announced, available only for 14 Days.
Forms Availability: State Bank Of India (Selected Branches), Westside and Croma Stores, 400 Tata Dealers all over the country
Cost of forms: Rs 200-300 (One form per customer)
Booking Amount: 70% of the price
Allotment: Random number lottery