Facts about Nano
- The TataNano will initially be available in three models — the Nano (base model), theCX (mid-level model) and LX (top-end model)
- · The cost ofthe base model will not exceed Rs 1 lakh (ex-factory, Pune)
- · Bookingforms will be available at SBI, Westside, Croma stores and, of course, 400-oddTata Motors dealerships
- · Bookingforms will be available for only 14 days
- · Nanomerchandise, including Nano phones and watches, will be marketed throughvarious outlets
- · To beginwith, only the petrol engine version will be available. The 624-cc two-cylinderpetrol engine with a single balancer shaft (to avoid excessive vibrations) willhave four valves. It will develop 35 bhp at 5,500 rpm and 4.8 kgm of torque at3,000 rpm
- · The Nanoshould crack 60 kph in eight seconds and will have a top speed of 105 kph
- · The Nanowill be available in BS II and BS III variants
- · The Nanowill weigh 600 kg without load
- · The Nanowill have only one spare tyre and it can be used to repair only the fronttyres, since the rear tyre is of a different size. However, the car can bedriven slowly even after a puncture (and should be repaired as soon aspossible)
- · The Nanowill have four forward gears and one reverse gear
- · The Nanowill have a 15-litre fuel tank. With an expected mileage of slightly over 20kpl, a full-tank will take you over 300 km
- · Only thedriver’s seat will be adjustable in the base model
- · The Nano CXmodel will have air conditioning with a heater
- · The LX modelwill have power windows, central locking and fog lamps
- · The Nanowill come with a warranty of 18 months or 24,000 km
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