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.
Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. has launched sports sedan Maruti Kizashi in India. Suzuki, Japanese auto major and parent company of Maruti India, sells Suzuki Kizashi in the US and Japanese market. Maruti Kizashi, was showcased for the first time at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show then at the 2007 Tokyo Motor Show. After showcasing the Maruti Kizashi at different Auto Shows across the world, it was launched commercially in Japan and the US in October 2009 and December 2009 respectively. The company also displayed the production model of the car at the biggest Auto Expo - Delhi Auto Expo 2010.
Maruti Kizashi is a sports sedan which is powered by a 2.4 litre DOHC J–Series engine. The D-segment car's power train is capable of producing peak power of 178 PS at 6,500rpm. The maximum torque from the engine is 230Nm at 4,000rpm in both type of transmission. The braking system is comprised of Electronic brake-force distribution (EBD), Electric Stability Program (ESP) along with the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS). Maruti Kizashi is to compete with Honda Accord and Toyota Carmy in India.
Maruti Kizashi MT: The variant comes with a 6-speed Manual transmission. The car accelerated from stand still to 100 Kmph in just 8.8 sec. It is also loaded with entertainment features like CD/MP3 player with FM, 7 speakers, audio streaming and wireless mobile phone integrationaudio streaming and wireless mobile phone integration. It also has sadety features like 6 Airbags, 3-point ELR (Emergency Locking Retractor) seatbelts with pretensioner, force limiter and height adjusters , LATCH Child seat tether anchorages x3, ISOFIX child seat anchorages and child safety locks and DRL (Daytime Running Lights).
