Force Motors Gurkha
| Force Gurkha | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Force Motors |
| Production | 2013–present |
| Assembly | Pithampur, India |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Sport Utility Vehicle |
| Body style | 4-door SUV |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | TD 2650 FTI BS-III Turbo Charged Intercooled[1] |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,400 mm (94 in) |
| Length | 3,992 mm (157 in) |
| Width | 1,820 mm (72 in) |
| Height | 2,055 mm (81 in) |
The Gurkha is a SUV manufactured by Force Motors, the manufacturer of Traveller minibuses and the Trax utility vehicle in India. The company is inflowing to the SUV section for the second time with its Force Gurkha. The company expects that it will offer tough competition to Mahindra Thar and further tough brands in its series. The original Gurkha was marketed to the Indian Army and was named after the Gurkhas. The original and second generation Gurkha are produced as two-door trucks with options of a removable hard or soft top.
Technical specifications
Exterior dimensions
- Overall Length X Width X Height (mm) - 3992 X 1820 X 2055
- Wheel Base (mm) - 2400
- Ground Clearance (mm) - 210
- Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres) - 69
- Turning radius (meters) - 5.8
Engine and transmission
- Engine Name - TD 2650 FTI BS-III Turbo Charged Intercooled
- Engine Type - Direct Injection
- Displacement (cc) - 2596
- Max. Power in Kw (Ps@rpm) - 60 kW @ 3200 rpm or 82 Ps @ 3200 rpm
- Max. Torque in Nm@rpm - 230 Nm @ 1800–2000 rpm
Transmission
- Transmission TYPE - G1 18/5B – Overdrive
- Gears - 5 forward, 1 Reverse
Axle Type
- Front Axle - Axle Ratio 4.375 with Diff lock (Live independent)
- Rear Axle - Axle Ratio 4.375 with Diff lock (Live Rigid)
Suspensions
- Front - Independent with Solid Torsion Bar & Hydraulic Telescopic Shock Absorber & Anti roll bar
- Rear - Semi Elliptical Leaf Spring with Hydraulic Telescopic Shock Absorber & Anti roll bar
Steering
- Steering Type - Power Steering, Tubular Ladder Type, 5.8 m Turning Radius
Clutch
- Clutch size and type - Single Plate, Dry Friction, Hydraulically Actuated
Brakes
- Type - Dual Circuit Hydraulic Vacuum Assisted with auto wear adjuster & LCRV
- Front - Disc
- Rear - Drum
Tyres & Alloy Wheels
- Tyres - 245 / 70R16
- Alloys - 6.5J X 16
Extreme Offroader SUV
The Force Gurkha has a superior hi-tech transmit case with ground gears presenting lifelong service and smallest amount of NVH levels. With an expediently situated lever one can decide on any of the three options, 4x2 High, 4x4 High or 4x4 Low.