Nano headlines from around the world:

"Nano Fever Infects Used-Car Sales" — The New York Times Wheels Blog

"India gears up for a mass motoring revolution with £1,260 car" — The Guardian

"Tata Nano: is a nice, cheap ride" — The New Indian Express

"Bracing for El Nano" — The Hindustan Times

"Tata takes the lead with small cars" — The Sunday Times (UK)

 

Car Specs

Dimensions

Overall length: 10.17 ft/3.1 m
Overall width: 4.9 ft/1.5 m
Overall height: 5.42 ft/1.65 m
Ground clearance: 7.1 in/180 mm
Minimum turning radius: 13.12 ft/4 m
Seating capacity: 4 people
Fuel tank capacity: 3.96 gal/15 liters
Curb weight: 1,322.77 lb/600 kg

 

Engine and Transmission

Engine type: 624 cc, 2 cylinder, MPFI
Maximum engine output: 35 PS@5250 rpm
Maximum speed: 65.24 mph/105 kmph
Number of gears: 4 forward + 1 reverse

 

Suspension

Front: Independent, lower wishbone, McPherson strut with gas-filled dampers
Back: Independent, semi trailing arm with coil spring, and gas-filled shock absorbers

 

Wheels and Tires

Tire type: radials and tubeless
Front tire size: 135/70R12
Rear tire size: 155/65R12
Wheels: 4B x12

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