- Suzuki Mehran
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Suzuki Mehran Class Kei car Manufacturer Suzuki Production 1988 - present (No significant changes) Assembly Karachi, Pakistan Body style 5-door Hatchback Engine 796 cc Carburetor based, four-stroke OHC Transmission Manual, 4 Forward, 1 Reverse Wheelbase 2,175 mm (85.6 in) Length 3,300 mm (129.9 in) Width 1,405 mm (55.3 in) Height 1,410 mm (55.5 in) Related Suzuki Alto The Suzuki Mehran is a small car manufactured and marketed by Suzuki in Pakistan. It is generally a rebadged first generation Suzuki Alto.
The car generally lacks essential features which are standard in other cars, such as airbags, rear windshield defogger and rear seat belts. Front seat belts had also been introduced in the recent years. As of 2006, the Pakistani-assembled Suzuki Mehran is sold equipped with a CNG tank and is one of the few cars in the world which still uses a carburetor-based engines.
However, despite all the shortcomings and serious quality criticisms, the Suzuki Mehran is Pakistan's highest selling car due to the lack of alternatives available owing to the monopolistic nature of Pakistan's auto industry and restrictions imposed on imports by the government of Pakistan.
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Technical specifications
Dimensions
- Body Type: 5-Door Hatchback
- Overall Length: 3,300 mm (129.9 in)
- Overall Width: 1,405 mm (55.3 in)
- Overall Height: 1,410 mm (55.5 in)
- Wheelbase: 2,175 mm (85.6 in)
- Tread Front: 1,215 mm (47.8 in)
- Tread Rear: 1,200 mm (47.2 in)
- Min. Turning Radius: 4.4 m (14 ft)
Engine
- Type: 4-stroke cycle, water-Cooled, SOHC
- No. of cylinders: Inline-3
- Top Speed 140 km/h
- 0 to 100 20 seconds
- Mileage 20 km on highway
- Mileage 16 km in city
- Piston Displacement: 796 cc
- Bore x Stroke: 68.5 mm x 72.0 mm
- Max. Output (kW / rpm): 29.4/5,500
- Max. Torque (Nm / rpm): 59.0/3,000
Transmission
- Transmission type: Manual, fully synchromesh
- No. of gears: 4-forward, 1 reverse
Chasis
- Steering: Rack & Pinion
- Suspension Front: Strut, Coil spring
- Suspension Rear: Leaf Spring
- Brakes Front: Disc
- Brakes Rear: Drum
- Tyre: 145/70 SR 12
See also
- Pak Suzuki Motor
- Maruti 800
- Transport in Pakistan
References
External links
- PakSuzuki Mehran Official Website (web archive)
- Mehran 800 Technical Specifications (web archive)
Categories:- Cars of Pakistan
- Modern auto stubs
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