2012 Tata Nano

The Tata Nano is a saloon (sedan) with 4 doors and a rear mounted powerplant which transmits its power to the rear wheels. The 0.6 litre engine is a naturally aspirated, single overhead camshaft, 2 cylinder that has an output of 37 bhp (37.5 PS/27.6 kW) of power at 5500 rpm, and maximum torque of 51 N·m (38 lb·ft/5.2 kgm) at 4000 rpm. The engine delivers its power through to the wheels via a 4 speed manual transmission. The Tata Nano weighs a quoted 600 kg at the kerb. Maximum speed quoted is 105 km/h or 65 mph.
Full specs

Body type
4 door sedan/saloon with 4 seats
Length
3100 mm
Weight
600 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
0.6 litre
Cylinders
2, Straight
Power
37.5 PS / 37 bhp / 27.6 kW @ 5500 rpm
Torque
51 Nm / 38 ft.lb / 5.2 kgm @ 4000 rpm
Top speed
105 km/h / 65 mph

2012 Tata Nano specifications

2012 Tata Nano data
bodywork
Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español English	Applicable to the Indian domestic market(s).
Body type	4 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors	4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2230 mm	87.8 inches
Track/tread (front)	1325 mm	52.2 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1315 mm	51.8 inches
Length	3100 mm	122 inches
Width	1500 mm	59.1 inches
Height	1652 mm	65 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.39
Kerb weight	600 kg	1323 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	15 litres	3.3 [4] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer
Engine code
Cylinders	Straight 2
Capacity	0.6 litre 624 cc (38.079 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	73.5 × 73.5 mm 2.89 × 2.89 in
Bore/stroke ratio	1
Valve gear	single overhead camshaft (SOHC) 2 valves per cylinder 4 valves in total
maximum power output	37.5 PS (37 bhp) (27.6 kW) at 5500 rpm
maximum torque	51 Nm (38 ft·lb) (5.2 kgm) at 4000 rpm
Specific output	44.2 kW/litre 60.1 ps/litre 59.3 bhp/litre 0.97 bhp/cu in
Specific torque	81.73 Nm/litre 0.99 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction	aluminium block & head
Lubrication	wet sumped
compression ratio
Fuel system	MPFi
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	1027.1 kPa (149 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	312 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	105 km/h (65 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 62.52 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.06 PS/kg 45.98 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.05 kW/kg 61.67 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.06 bhp/kg 0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 21.75 kg/kW 36.32 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO₂ ^?
VED band (UK)
CO₂ Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position	rear
Engine layout	longitudinal
Drive wheels	rear wheel drive
Torque split	N/A
Steering	rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension	I.LW.MS.CS.ARB.
Rear suspension	I.STA.CS.
Wheel size front	4B x 12
Wheel size rear	4B x 12
Tyres front	135/70 R 12
Tyres rear	155/65 R 12
Brakes F/R	Dr/Dr-S
Front brake diameter	180 mm
Rear brake diameter	180 mm
Braked area
Gearbox	4 speed manual
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID	293601
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	6.7
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
2012 Tata Nano added 2012-11-16. Last modified 2020-02-02.