Maruti 800 is a small car that was manufactured by Maruti Suzuki in India from 1983 to 18 January 2014. First generation Maruti 800 (SS80) was based on 1979 Suzuki Fronte and had an 800cc F8B engine, hence the name.
Widely regarded as the most influential automobile in India, about 2.87 million 800s were produced during its course of which 2.66 million were sold in India itself. With over 30 years of production, Maruti 800 remains the second longest production car in India, next only to Hindustan Ambassador.
Class:City car
Body style:5-door hatchback
Layout: Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Engine: 796 cc (0.8 L) F8B MPFI I3
Transmission: 4-speed manual, 5-speed manual
Wheelbase: 2,175 mm
Length: 3,335 mm
Width: 1,440 mm
Successor: Maruti Alto 800
It remained the best selling car in India until 2004; when Maruti Alto took the coveted title. It was also exported to a number of countries in South Asia including Nepal, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka and was also available in Morocco and selected European markets.
In an elaborate ceremony held in New Delhi on 14 December 1983, then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi handed over keys of the very first car to Mr. Harpal Singh, who won the ownership rights through a lucky draw.
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