Tata One Lakh Car first pictures on the internet

* Stunningly good looking and modern car.

* Name Nano to reflect size and modernity.

* Two A-pillars so that it can meet better crashworthiness norms.

* Front-on tests already done.

* Smaller footprint than the Maruti 800.

* 20% more interior volume than Maruti 800.

* Base model to cost only Rs 1 lakh plus VAT and transport.

* Centrally mounted instrument console (left and right hand compatibility possible without additional cost).

* Independent suspension front and rear

* The three cylinder 624 cc four stroke petrol to develop 33 bhp and deliver 20 kpl.

* The engine mounted at the rear to generate more interior space. Battery also placed in the rear.

* Small ‘boot’ at the front of the car.

* Tata Motors adds 40 patents in the process of developing Nano.

“Promise is a promise, Rata Tata, chairman, Tata Motors said after unveiling the car at the Auto Expo today.

Exercepts from breakfast with Ratan Tata

“Cars shown at the expo are production ready. Off-set crash tests and
side-on tests yet to be done - but will be done. Warns that rising inflation may result in the price going up in the near future. Car will come out of Singur facility.”