| Tata Magic Iris | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Tata Motors |
| Production | 2010-present |
| Assembly | Pune, India Uttarakhand, India |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Microvan/Minivan |
| Body style | 3-door MPV |
| Layout | RR layout |
| Related | Tata Ace Zip |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 0.6 L diesel Single |
| Power output | 10.84 hp (8.08 kW) |
| Transmission | 4-speed TA59 manual transaxle1 |
| Range | 300 km (190 mi) (ARAI) |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 1,650 mm (65.0 in) 1 |
| Length | 2,960 mm (116.5 in) 1 |
| Width | 1,512 mm (59.5 in) 1 |
| Height | 1,800 mm (70.9 in) (unladen) 1 |
| Curb weight | 685 kg (1,510 lb) 1 |
The Tata Magic Iris is a 3-door, 4- or 5-seater cabover microvan/minivan (MPV) manufactured by the Indian automaker Tata Motors. Powered by a 600cc one-cylinder diesel engine, it is intended to compete with auto-rickshaws.2
With its engine delivering 11 hp (8 kW) and 31 Nm of torque,3 the vehicle has a top speed of just 34 mph (55 km/h).
The Magic Iris is made using an all steel body and frame – reinforced by reverse hat section chassis rails and beams, welded under its floor.3
The vehicle features all-around independent suspension with coil springs – MacPherson struts in the front, and semi-trailing arms in the rear.1
It uses a cabover design, meaning the driver seating on top of the front axle and the engine mounted at the rear, and with a vehicle length 1 cm shorter than the 1957 Fiat 500, the Magic Iris is one of the shortest four-seater cars ever produced — however its limited top speed would prohibit actually registering it as a car in many countries.
References
References
- "Tata IRIS Technical Specifications — 4 Wheeler Auto - Public Passenger Vehicle". Archived from the original on 3 May 2017. Retrieved 9 May 2017.
- "Tata Magic Iris to replace bikes". AutoCar. 5 January 2010. Archived from the original on 21 January 2010. Retrieved 5 January 2010.
- "Tata IRIS Car - Technological Features — Magic IRIS Technical Specifications". Archived from the original on 4 May 2017. Retrieved 9 May 2017.