Tata Unveiled World Cheapest Car "Nano" at one lakh

Finally Tata Company Chairman Ratan Tata announces the newly launched Nano, in New Delhi, 10 Jan 2008.
Tata keeping his promise intends to sell the four-door, pod-shaped car for the equivalent of $2,500, the lowest price in the world for any conventional four-wheeled automobile. In Indian terms the price is one lakh, or 1,00,000 rupees.
Dream car of "Ratan tata" or "aam adami car" will be called "Nano".
The car, Tata said, is smaller than a Maruti, but has 21 per cent more volume or space inside than the 800.
The Nano will be available in three variants - standard and two deluxe models with AC. The standard car would be available for Rs 1 lakh (ex-showroom), while VAT and • transportation costs are extra.

Tata one lakh feature's
• a 624-cc, 2-cylinder petrol engine
• 33 bhp of power
• 30-litre fuel tank
• 4-speed manual gearshift
• front disk and rear drum brakes.
• seat belts, but no air bags
• strong enough to drive carat 72 kmph but will quickly wear out at high speed.
• a driver's side wing mirror
• just one windscreen wiper.
• 10 feet long, 5 feet wide.
• a mileage of more than 20 kilometers per liter (50 miles a gallon).
• Real wheel drive employs a manually actuated four speed transaxle. makes better fuel efficiency.
• Maintain Euro 4 emission standards.

features car lack's-The car's dashboard features just a speedometer, fuel gauge, and oil light.
and car has no radio, no air bags. The car does not have reclining seats and no power steering. But it is the cheapest car currently available.
Ratan tata said"Let me assure you and also assure our critics the car we have designed will meet all the current safety requirements ... and will have a lower pollution level than even a two-wheeler being manufactured in India today,"
As per the safety norms, it has passed the full frontal crash test, the offset and side-crash test to meet the international safety norms. The legroom is expected to be 21 per cent more than Maruti 800 and it is 8 per cent smaller bumper to bumper than 800. The car meets the Bharat 3 (Euro 4) emission standards.

Tata also has said it will initially produce about 250,000 Nanos and expects eventual annual demand of 1m units.The Nano is expected to be commerically launched in the second half of 2008
Besides India, the company plans to sell the car in Africa, Latin America and South East Asia.
source: inhome.rediff.com

Ratan Tata’s dream project -TATA 1 lakh car jeh

Tata Motors is working hard on fulfilling the dreams of millions of two wheeler owners in the country who want to buy a car.
The company said that it was about to deliver on its promise to produce a car which will cost Rs 1 lakh. The Ratan Tata’s dream project has seen several difficulties but they say that they are on track to deliver the car sometime next year.
But the much touted TATA Rs one lakh car would be unveiled at the Auto Expo in New Delhi on January 10.Tata say the current most favoured name within the company is the Tata Jeh.

Tata 1 Lakh car will resemble a production version of Tata’s 1998 Zing concept car. It will be a 5-door hatchback but there will be very little space behind the rear seats for a boot. In fact, even rear bench space is expected to be at a premium, making the car a 2+2 of sorts.

Definitely a pure A to B city car with the distance between A to B limited to short journeys where you do not need to carry any luggage. Not a balik kampung car, definitely. The car will be built on a rear engine rear wheel drive platform and will be powered by a two-cylinder engine.

Two of these two-cylinder engines will be offered - a 660cc 2-cylinder petrol and the world’s first low-cost 700cc two-cylinder common rail diesel engine with a special low cost common rail system developed by Bosch. Bosch will also apply a fuel injection system called “value motronic” for the 660cc petrol unit which will be power by 4 gears
Ratan Tata’s dream project -TATA 1 lakh car jeh has given Average in internal company tests, the petrol version managed to achieve a fuel efficiency of 26 km travelled per liter of fuel consumed. The diesel version is expected to be even better.

Tata Sons Chairman Ratan Tata has said it should not be impossible for the world's cheapest (Rs one lakh) car to co-exist with prestigious brands like Jaguar and Land Rover despite an image disparity.

New Safari DICOR 2.2 VTT

Tata Motors today announced the launch of a new Safari DICOR 2.2 VTT range, powered by a new 2.2 L direct injection common rail (DICOR) engine. The Safari Dicor 2.2 VTT range starts from Rs 7.27 lakh with an enhanced warranty of two years or 75,000 kms (whichever is earlier).”
The 2.2 VTT Dicor (Direct Injection Common Rail) engine is a 16 valve dual over head camshaft (DOHC) operated by a 32-bit electronic control unit and is equipped with Variable Turbine Technology (VTT).
The company claims this VTT technology raises the maximum power and torque ratings to 140 PS and 320 Nm respectively. Its 4X4 capabilities and in-built safety makes it a pleasure both on-road and off-road. The vehicle is available in two colours namely cycus grey and mountain green with a number of features like tubeless tyres, dual airbags, ABS (Anti Lock Braking System) with EBD (Electronic Brake Force Distribution), follow me home, reverse guide system etc.

The Safari is amongst the safest SUVs in its category. It meets full frontal crash safety norms of Europe (as per 74/297/EEC) and is available with dual airbags and ABS with EBD in its range. Known for its great off-roading capability with a shift on the fly 4x4 option, high ground clearance and high approach & departure angles, the Safari handles cities and the outdoors with equal ease.

NEW INDICA AND INDIGO

Tata Motors is working on a new model line-up that will replace the current versions of the Indica and Indigo by 2008. The new Indica and the Indigo sedan will borrow design cues from the Tata Elegante concept that was unveiled at the Geneva Auto Show 2007.

First to roll out will be the new Indica by 2008 and six months later the Indigo will also be replaced with a new version. The Elegante sedan concept is an exaggerated version of the Indigo sedan, but the prototype will be used by Tata Motors to redesign the company's two main passenger vehicles.
The Elegante will serve as the styling base for the two cars, said Tata officials, who mentioned that specific design cues will be carried forward from the concept to the new models.
The Elegante, which is larger than the current Indigo sedan, is conceptualised to incorporate 4 cylinder transverse petrol and diesel engines from 1.4 litres through to 2 litres and a compact V6 petrol power unit. Common rail direct injection turbo diesel engines with variable valve timing and capabilities to comply with Euro V emissions norms will also be available. Depending on choice of engines, power will vary from 90 to 200 PS with torque of up to 280 Nm. Transmission options include six-speed manual and automatic gearboxes.

Besides meeting all European safety, crash-worthiness and emission standards, the Tata Elegante's features include satellite navigation system, cruise control, integrated blue tooth compatibility, heated mirrors, rain sensor, front and rear parking sensors, and other contemporary features.

Tata Indigo

THE INEXPENSIVE, SPACIOUS AND FUEL EFFICIENT INDIGO IS A BRILLIANT ENTRY-LEVEL FAMILY SALOON BUT FOR TOUGH PEOPLE'S..
Whether it's because of 'prestige' connotations, additional boot space, or simply the desire to own a car that's bigger than the one in our neighbour's garage, three-box saloons are a big hit with us. Especially if they are reasonably- priced, cheap to run, and big on cabin space. Enter the Tata Indigo. We aren't saying it's the last word in refi nement, style, or driving dynamics. However, there's no getting away from the fact that the Indigo offers maximum bang for your buck. What matters here is cabin space, fuel economy and ride comfort, and the Indigo is strong on all those fronts.

Two engine options are available - a 1400cc (petrol) inline-four that makes 86PS and 110Nm of torque, and a 1400cc (diesel) that produces 63PS and 125Nm of torque. The petrol is quicker and faster, getting from zero to 100km/h in 16 seconds (19.5 seconds for the diesel) and hitting a top speed of 158km/h (154km/h for the diesel.) But as you can see, the difference isn't much, and given that diesel is much cheaper than petrol, most Indigo buyers opt for the diesel version, especially given that the diesel car does about 19kmpl to the petrol's 14.5kmpl. The diesel variant is about a lakh of rupees more expensive than the petrol version, but still outsells the latter by a large margin.

The Indigo, an indigenous effort from Tata, deserves to be lauded for what it is - a sensible, inexpensive, entry-level family saloon, which offers above-average space and ride comfort in its segment, and one that's relatively cheap to run and heavy on pocket to maintain.

Indigo is available in Petrol and Diesel models.
• Petrol Variants
o Indigo GLE
o Indigo GLS
o Indigo GLX
• Diesel Variants
o Indigo LX
o Indigo LS

Petrol Variants

Petrol engine gives maximum of 85PS @ 5500rpm with 32 bit micro processor . It gives maximum torque of 11 kgm @ 3000rpm.
Indigo GLE

It is equipped with various features like manual power steering, manual front and rear windows, grey bumpers, half wheel covers, partial fabric lining on seat, molded roof lining, high mounted stop lamp etc.

Indigo GLS

This model also has various features like digital clock, anti-glare rear view mirror, cabin lamp with spot reading lamp (front and rear) etc.

Indigo GLX

To mention few of the features present in this model along with the features of rest of the two models, there are available power steering and power windows, rear fog lamps, rub rails on door, full wheel covers, both sides outer rear view mirrors, rear defogger, central locking, audio warning signal for driver seat belt and many more.

Diesel Variants

It has maximum power output of 70PS @ 4500rpm and maximum torque of 13.52 kgm @2500 rpm. It has turbo-charged Indirect Ignition Diesel engine with inter cooler facility.

Indigo LX

It has various features like power steering and power windows (front and rear), full wheel covers, body colored bumpers, rub rails on door, full fabric lining on seats, molded roof lining, central locking, rear defogger, high mounted stop lamp, audio warning signal for driver seat belt etc.

Indigo LS
It has various features like manual front and rear windows, partial fabric lining, fabric insert door pads, anti-submarine front seats etc.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS OF TATA INDIGO
Engines
Petrol 1405 cc MPFI Petrol Engine with 16-Bit Microprocessor. Max. Power - 85 PS @ 6000 rpm Max. Torque - 11 kgm @ 3000 rpm
Diesel Turbo-charged 1405 cc Indirect Injection Engine Max. Power - 62 PS @ 4500 rpm Max. Torque - 12.5 kgm @ 2500 rpm
Engines
Petrol 1405 cc MPFI Petrol Engine with 32-Bit Microprocessor. Max. Power - 85 PS @ 5500 rpm Max. Torque - 11 kgm @ 3000 rpm
Diesel Turbo-charged 1405 cc Indirect Injection Engine with Intercooler Max. Power - 70 PS @ 4500 rpm Max. Torque - 13.5 kgm @ 2500 rpm
Suspension
Front Independent McPherson strut with anti-roll bar
Rear Independent 3-link McPherson strut with anti-roll bar
Steering
Type Rack and pinion type with collapsible steering column. Power assistance available in all models except GLE.
Turning Radius 5.0 m
Brakes
Type Vacuum assisted dual circuit, diagonal split hydraulic brakes through tandem master cylinder
Front Disc brake
Rear Drum brake
Tyres & Wheels
Tyre size Radial Tube
Size 175/65 R 14
Seating
Front 2 persons
Rear 3 persons
Capacity
Fuel Tank 42 litres
Trunk Capacity 450 litres
Weight
Kerb Weight (kg) 1070
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg) 1490
Source : http://www.tatamotors.com/andhttp://auto.indiamart.com/cars/tata-indigo/