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The Maruti 1000, made by Maruti Udyog was the first ever contemporary sedan-type car launched in India. The car (which Suzuki sold in other countries as the Cultus/Swift/Geo Metro with a 1.3 L or 1.6 L engine) was introduced in October, 1990. Sold at Rs. 3.81 lakh, it was back then the costliest car released in the Indian market. With a large waiting list for all Maruti cars, a computerised lottery was used to decide who got a chance to buy a Maruti 1000. The car came with a 970 cc engine whose output was just 45 bhp and proved underpowered for a car that weighed 850 kg. In 1994 it was discontinued when a upgraded version of the car, with more powerful engine, was released and renamed the Maruti Esteem.[1]
[edit] Specifications
The 1000 has the following official specifications:[2]
| Name |
Specifications |
|
| Dimensions |
Overall length |
4075 mm |
|
Overall width |
1575 mm |
|
Overall height |
1395 mm |
|
Wheelbase |
2365 mm |
|
Minimum turning radius |
4800 mm |
|
Ground clearance |
180 mm |
| Weight: |
Kerb weight |
825 kg |
|
Gross vehicle weight |
850 kg |
| Engine performance: |
Number of cylinders |
4 |
|
Number of valves |
8 |
|
Piston displacement |
970 cm³ |
|
Maximum output at 5500 rpm |
46 bhp (34 kW) |
|
Maximum torque at 3500 rpm |
7.2 kgf·m (71 N·m) |
|
MPFI |
No |
| Transmission |
All-synchromesh |
5 Forward, 1 Reverse |
| Chassis: |
Steering |
Rack & pinion |
|
Brakes |
Disc & drum |
|
Front suspension |
Independent McPherson strut with coil spring |
|
Rear Suspension |
Independent McPherson strut with coil spring |
|
Tyres |
Radial |
| Capacity |
Seating |
5 |
|
Fuel tank |
40 litres |
[edit] References
[edit] See also
Maruti Udyog
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