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Tata Motors Ltd unveiled the world's cheapest car, priced at
Rs one lakh (2,500 dollars). Here are key facts about the four-door, mini
hatchback named the Nano.
Looks: Contemporary looks and almost in sync with that of Zen
Estilo and Fiat 500. Its length is 3.1 metres, height is 1.6 metres and width is
of 1.5 metres.
Engine: The heart of the car is a rear-mounted two cylinder
623 cc, 33 horsepower, all aluminium, multi-point fuel injection petrol engine
which can power the car to top speeds of 105 kilometres per hour (65 miles per
hour). Fuel Efficiency: The Nano can do a 20 kilometres per litre, or 50 miles
per gallon.
Safety: Mr Ratan Tata said the Nano has an all sheet-metal
body, with safety features such as crumple zones, intrusion-resistant doors,
seat-belts, strong seats and anchorages, and the rear tailgate glass bonded to
the body. Tyres are tubeless.
Environment-friendly: The Peoples Cars tailpipe emission
performance exceeds regulatory requirements. In terms of overall pollutants, it
has a lower pollution level than two-wheelers being manufactured in the country
today. The high fuel efficiency also ensures that the car has low carbon dioxide
emissions, thereby providing the twin benefits of an affordable transportation
solution with a low carbon footprint. It is Euro III and the engine has the
capability of matching Euro IV norms.
Price: Standard model price Rs 1,00,000 (2,500 dollars) plus
VAT and transport costs, which will put the on-road price at about Rs 1,20,000.
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