Hindustan Ambassador 1979–2014
2 generationNo photos yet1.5 MT RWD (55 hp)
General information
Number of doors4
Car classC
CountryIndia
Steering wheel positionLeft
At a glance
Engine1489 cm3 Gasoline
Power55 hp
GearboxManual
Origin
India
Specifications
Engine
Maximum torque108 N*m
Capacity1489 cm3
Valves per cylinder2
Number of cylinders4
Max power (kW)40 kW
Max power at RPM4400 RPM
Turnover of maximum torque4400 RPM
Engine power54 PS
Engine power55 hp
Compression ratio7.2
Cylinder bore73 mm
Stroke cycle88.9 mm
Engine codeBMC
Engine modelBMC
Injection typecarburetor
Engine placementFront, longitudinal
Engine typeGasoline
Cylinder layoutinline
Boost typenone
Timing beltOHV
Bodywork
Curb weight1142 kg
Back track width1356 mm
Front track width1376 mm
Full weight1592 kg
Clearance160 mm
Height1600 mm
Width1662 mm
Wheelbase2464 mm
Length4325 mm
Min trunk capacity450 l
Number of seater5
Body typeSedan
Gearbox and handling
Number of gear4
Gearbox typeManual
Drive wheelsRear wheel drive
Operating characteristics
Acceleration (0-100 km/h)27.5 s
Fuel tank capacity54 l
Fuel80
Suspension and brakes
Front brakesdrum
Rear brakesdrum
Front suspensionIndependent, spring
Back suspensionIndependent, spring
Grades & features
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