Maruti 800

Maruti 800 comes in two variants - Maruti 800 Standard and Maruti 800 AC / Deluxe. Maruti 800 is the most popular entry segment car in India. With the introduction of Maruti 800 in 1980s, Maruti Udyog Limited broke the hegemony of Ambassador and Fiat in the Indian car market.

Maruti 800 has great fuel efficiency and very low maintenance cost. The small size and low turning radius of the car makes it easy to drive in the heavy traffic of big cities.

Maruti 800 comes with basic safety features such as collapsible steering columns, laminated windshields and high mount stop lamp.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS OF MARUTI 800

Dimensions
Overall length 3335 mm
Overall width 1440 mm
Overall height 1405 mm
Wheelbase 2175 mm
Minimum turning radius 4.4 m
Ground clearance 170 mm
Seating Capacity 4 persons
Weight
Unladen weight 665 kg (AC BS III), 650 kg (Std. BS III)
Laden weight 1000 kg
Engine
Type 4 stroke cycle, water cooled SOHC (1C2V)
No. of cylinders 3
Piston displacement 796 cc
Maximum output (Std.,AC) 37 bhp at 5000 rpm
Maximum torque (Std.,AC) 59 Nm at 2500 rpm
Power Transmission
Std., AC 4-forward, all synchromesh,
1 reverse
Steering
Steering Rack & pinion
Suspension
Front McPherson strut & coil spring
Rear Coil spring with gas filled shock absorbers
Brakes
Front Disc
Rear Drum
Tyres
Tyre size (Radial) 145/70 R-12
Capacity
Fuel tank capacity 28 liters (BS III)

FEATURES AVAILABLE IN MARUTI 800

Exterior Equipment Std. AC
Outside rear view mirror (only RHS) • •
Green tinted glasses •
Lockable fuel lid • •
Back door lock • •
Interior Equipment
Reclining & Sliding front seats • •
Dual Tone Interior Upholstery * • •
New head restraints • •
Glove compartment • •
Center box with lid • •
Coin receptacle • •
Sun visors on both sides • •
Front & rear assist grips • •
Front door pocket (only LHS) • •
Floor & luggage room carpets • •
Moulded roof lining • •
Stay type fuel gauge • •
Inside rear view mirror • •
Electrical Equipment
Front wipers (2 speed + Intermittent) • •
Cabin light (3 positions) • •
Windshield washer • •
Airflow controls • •
Clear lens headlamps * • •
Clear lens rear combination lamps * • •
Halogen bulbs • •
Air conditioner •
Safety Equipment
Side impact beams • •
Laminated windshield • •
Additional body reinforcements • •
High mount rear stop lamp • •
Collapsible steering column • •
Front and rear seats belts • •
Head lamp leveling device * • •