Maruti Zen EF 1.5 D (57 Hp)
Maruti Zen:
The Maruti Suzuki Zen is a 5-door hatchback produced and sold in India by Suzuki's Indian subsidiary Maruti Suzuki from 1993 until 2006, a widened version of the Suzuki Cervo Mode. The word "ZEN" is an acronym standing for Zero Engine Noise. It also stands for the Japanese word "Zen" which means 'Complete'. The Indian-built Zen was also exported to other countries as the Suzuki Alto.
Based on the Suzuki Cervo, the first generation Maruti Suzuki Zen was introduced on 21 May 1993. While it looks very similar to the Cervo Mode, it has a lot of unique sheetmetal as it is twenty centimeters longer and ten wider. In Europe and many other export markets, the car sold as the Suzuki Alto. Zen used an all aluminium engine Suzuki G10B engine which produced 50 hp of power at around 6500 rpm. Also the Zen which was sold as Suzuki Alto 1. 0 in Europe came with a G10B 8-valve engine which produces 54 PS at 6500 rpm and 74 N⋅m of torque at 4500 rpm....(Read more on Wikipedia)
EF Overview:
Maruti Zen (EF). With 95 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~7 l/100km). Weighing only 815 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 18 s). The top speed reaches 155 km/h. A compact car with a rear door that swings upward to provide access to the cargo area. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
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