Maruti 800
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| Manufacturer | Maruti Udyog |
| Also called | Mehran 800 Suzuki Maruti |
| Production | 1984—present |
| Class | City car |
| Body style | 5-door hatchback |
| Engine | 0.8 L 3 cylinder |
| Transmission | 4 or 5 speed manual |
| Wheelbase | 2175 mm |
| Length | 3335 mm |
| Width | 1440 mm |
| Related | Suzuki Alto |
Maruti 800 is a city car manufactured by Maruti Udyog in India. It is a rebadged version of the first generation Suzuki Alto.
It used to be the largest selling car in India until the Maruti Alto recently took that title. It is also exported to a number of countries in southeastern Asia including Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, and to some South American markets (as Chile, sold as Suzuki Maruti), and was available in selected European markets between 1988 and 1992, sold as the Suzuki Maruti. The car comes in different versions including one with air conditioning and one without. It was launched in December 1984 with almost 100% imported content.
The car went through a series of facelifts and one notable mechanical change, the introduction of a 5-speed manual transmission (currently unavailable). The car has reported slipping sales in recent times, mainly due to the introduction of the more attractive Alto at a comparable price. The car produces approximately 37 bhp (28 kW) of power and runs on 12 inch (305 mm) wheels. Curb weight is 650 kg and 4 passengers (including the driver) fit in comfortably. Top speed is in the region of 120 km/h and the frugal car is known to deliver fuel economy better than 20 km/l (47 mpg) on clear and plain roads.
A Euro III emission compliant version of the car was released in 2005 in India.
[edit] Specifications
| Overall width | 1440 mm |
| Overall length | 3335 mm |
| Overall height | 1405 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2175 mm |
| Minimum turning radius | 4.4 m |
| Ground clearance | 170 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 4 persons |
| Unladen weight | 665 kg (AC BS III), 650 kg (Std. BS III) |
| Laden weight | 1000 kg |
| Engine Type | 4 stroke cycle, water cooled SOHC (1C2V) |
| No. of cylinders | 3 |
| Piston displacement | 796 cc |
| Maximum output (Std.,AC) | 37 bhp at 5000 rpm |
| Maximum torque (Std.,AC) | 59 Nm at 2500 rpm |
| Power Transmission | 4-forward, all synchromesh,1 reverse |
| Steering | Rack & pinion |
| Suspension Front | McPherson strut & coil spring |
| Suspension Rear | Coil spring with gas filled shock absorbers |
| Brakes Front | Disc |
| Brakes Rear | Drum |
| Tyre size | (Radial) 145/70 R-12 |
| Fuel tank capacity | 28 liters (BS III) |
