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2007 Maruti Omni LPG. The gas filler is just above the right rear wheel
The Maruti Omni is a microvan manufactured by Indian automaker Maruti Udyog Limited. The first version of Maruti Omni had the same 796 cc engine as the Maruti 800 city car. This was the second vehicle to be launched by Maruti, one year after the 800, in 1984. Later version of the Omni includes the:
- Omni (E), released in 1996, 796 cc engine, 8 seater capacity vehicle
- Omni XL - 1999, same engine, modified with a higher roof.
- Omni Cargo LPG - 2004, created to answer the growing popularity of this car being used as an inter-city cargo vehicle.[1]
- Omni LPG - 2003, same 796 cc engine, added with a factory fitted LPG Kit, authorised by the Indian RTOs (Regional Transport Offices). This makes it the most economic 4 wheeler in India, as far as the driving costs are concerned.
- Omni Ambulance - A Modified E version into an ambulance vehicle. This is the most common type of ambulances found in Indian cities.
The Omni could be divided into two categories: the family version and the cargo version. The newer family version has two extra seats directly behind the front seating and facing away towards the rear of the van making it an eight seater. (Older versions was modified by individual owners to add additional capacity this way). The cargo version is completely devoid of back seats. Both versions have sliding back doors and hatchbacks.[2] The Omni is also unique in a way that it uses a front mid engine rear wheel drive layout, as it helps in maximizing cabin and cargo space and providing maximum traction.
[edit] Specifications
The Omni (E) has the following official specifications:[3][4]
| Name |
Vehicle Specifications |
| Max. Speed: |
120 km/h (75 mph) |
| Initial acceleration: |
0-60 km/h (37 mph) in 9 seconds |
| Fuel: |
Petrol |
| Fuel consumption in city: |
13-14 km/L (7.7–7.1 L/100 km) |
| Fuel consumption on highways: |
16-17 km/L (6.3–5.9 L/100 km) |
| Power: |
37 bhp (28 kW) @ 5000 rpm |
| Construction: |
Cast iron |
| Displacement: |
796 cc |
| Ignition: |
Multipoint fuel injection |
| Layout: |
3 cylinder in-line |
| Max. Torque: |
62 N·m (46 ft·lbf) @ 3000 rpm |
| Valve train: |
2 valves per cylinder |
| Transmission: |
Manual- 4 speed |
| Front Suspension: |
McPherson strut with gas filled shock absorbers |
| Rear Suspension: |
Leaf spring with shock absorbers |
| Front Brakes : |
Booster Assisted Disc |
| Rear Breakes : |
Drum |
| Tyres: |
145 R-12 LT 6PR (Radial) |
[edit] References
- ^ Official TimeLine of Maruti Udyog
- ^ Models Info from IndiaCar.net
- ^ MouthShut Review of Omni (E)
- ^ Omni (5-seater) BS-II Tech Spec Sheet from IndiaCar.com
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