* Stunningly good looking and modern car* Name Nano to reflect size and modernity* Two A-pillars so that it can meet better crashworthiness norms* Front-on tests already done* Smaller footprint than the Maruti 800* 20% more interior volume than Maruti 800* Base model to cost only Rs 1 lakh plus VAT and transport* Centrally mounted instrument console (left and right hand compatibility possible without additional cost)* Independent front and rear suspension* The two-cylinder 624 cc four stroke petrol engine to develop 33 bhp and deliver 20 kpl* The engine mounted at the rear to generate more interior space. Battery also placed in the rear* Small 'boot' at the front of the car* Tata Motors adds 40 patents in the process of developing Nano"Promise is a promise," Rata Tata, chairman, Tata Motors said after unveiling the car at the Auto Expo todayExcerpt from breakfast with Ratan Tata:"Cars shown at the expo are production ready. Off-set crash tests andside-on tests yet to be done - but will be done. Warns that rising inflation may result in the price going up in the near future. Car will come out of Singur facility."
