Tata Sierra
Tata Sierra
The Tata Sierra, or the Tata Sierra Turbo, was a SUV that was produced 1991-1998 by Tata Motors in India. It was the first car that was designed and built entirely in India. Also, the car forms the basis for the concept car DC Design Arya. The Sierra is powered by a four-cylinder turbo diesel engine with 1.9 l displacement Initially, he had a naturally aspirated engine.; the turbo diesel came later. The Sierra Turbo to have been the first Indian car with a turbocharger. The later models you can, acknowledge their plastic trim on the fenders and the headlights, which correspond to the Estate. On request, there were also four wheel drive. The car had three doors.
This car was the first car that was built by Tata Motors, a company that is part of the Tata Group. The company is better known for commercial vehicles and the new Sierra has been specially designed to suit the Indian needs. It was the first car that was accepted as a private vehicle in India without having to assume the known disadvantages of diesel immediately. The construction is acceptable, although not a leader. Some detail solutions have been offered for the first time in India, such as an adjustable steering wheel. The motor noise is remarkably well suppressed; if you drive in the highest gear, you can not hear easily that under the hood of a diesel works. Also, electric windows, power steering and a tachometer included as standard equipment. Chassis and body are very stiff. The engine is known for its durability.
The Tata Sierra is no longer manufactured. Some owners have organized themselves in a Yahoo group.
Data of the drive
- Engine Type: Four-cylinder in-line engine, diesel, installed longitudinally.
- Displacement: 1948 cm ³
- Bore x Stroke: 83 mm x 90 mm
- Power: 90 bhp (66 kW) at 4500 min-1
- Torque: 190 Nm at 2500 min-1
- Compression ratio: 22.5: 1
- Transmission: manual
- Gears: 4 x Forward, 1 x reverse, overdrive
More info
- Ground clearance: 170 mm
- Maximum speed: 135 km / h