TATA Indica - Diesel DLX

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The Indica Diesel Standard is truely a small car with a large heart - powered with a 1405cc diesel engine. The design is based on the TUD5 Peugeot powerplant. The engine has been refined and optimised to deliver high standards of efficiency and emission.

The diesel powerplant of the Indica is indirect-injection design with a single overhead camshaft driven by a toothed belt. Fuel is delivered by a Lucas TVS rotary pump. The engine produces a fantastic 38.1 bhp/litre which is the highest among similarly sized engines.

Other features of the Indica are:
. Internally adjustable outer rear view mirrors (Driver's side)
. Spot (reading) lamps & cabin lamp
. Tinted windshield glass
. Seats partially lined with fabric
. Digital clock
. Child safety locks
. Cup holder in glovebox compartment
. Collapsible steering columns
. Remote fuel-lid and tailgate latch
. Anti-submarine type front seats
. Internal antennae
. Moulded roof lining and side-door trims

The DLX is the fully loaded - topend model has the following additional features -
. Tinted Glasses on door and tailgate
. Wheel covers (small size)
. Air-Conditioning System
. Metallic colors
. Powersteering
. 5 Speed Gearbox
. Power windows (Front & rear)
. Soft feel steering wheel
. Central locking
. Body colored bumpers
. Tachometer
. Light intensity adjustment for instrument cluster
. Audio warning signal - belt not fastened / head lamps on
. Rear Fog Lamp
. Cigarette lighter

Specifications
Dimensions
Length 3660 mm
Width 1625 mm
Height 1485 mm
Kerb Weight 1005 Kg
Ground Clearance 170 mm
Wheel Base 2400 mm
Power
Type Water cooled indirect injection - 4 inline cylinders
Installation Traverse, front wheel drive
Piston Displacement 1405 cc
Max. Power 53.5 bhp @ 5000 rpm
Max. Torque 8.7 kgm @ 2500 rpm
Fuel System
Distributor-type fuel injection pump
Fuel Tank 37 litres
Transmission & Gear Box
Type Manual - 4 Speed, 1 reverse
Suspension
Front MacPherson stut with coil spring, wishbone-type larger link on each side, anti-roll bar.
Rear Independent with semi-trailing arms, coil springs and hydraulic shock absorbers
Steering
Type Manual - Rack and pinion
Turning Radius 4.9 metres
Brakes
Type Dual circuit, diagonal split, vacuum assisted with PCR valves
Front Disc
Rear Drum
Tyres
Tyre Size 155/70 R 13 (Radial)
Performance
Acceleration 7 Secs (0-60Kmph)
Max.Speed 130 Kmph

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