The Tata Pixel is a, rear-engined, four-passenger City Car Concept which was unveiled on 1st March 2011 by Tata Motors at 81st International Motor show at Geneva and is aimed primarily at the European market. It is based on Tata Nanoplatform.
| Manufacturer | Tata Motors |
| Class | City Car Concept |
| Body Style | 4-Door |
| Layout | RR Layout |
| Transmission | 4 speed synchromesh with overdrive in 4th |
| Wheelbase | 2,230mm |
| Length | 3,099mm |
| Width | 1,495mm |
| Height | 1,652mm |
| Kerb Weight | 600-635 kg |
Features
Tata Pixel concept have following features :-
Zero Turn Drive
Pixel is able to maneuver and park in the tightest of spaces thanks to its innovative Zero Turn toroidal traction-drive Infinitely Variable Transmission (IVT) and a unique steering system. This results is a turning circle radius of just 2.6 meters.
Low Carbon Footprint and High Fuel Efficiency
Pixel features Start Stop hybrid and regenerative braking system, with a fuel efficient and low emission diesel engine. It has CO2 emissions of just 89 gm/km and combined cycle fuel economy of 3.4 litres/100km.
Design
Pixel features full panoramic roof giving it spacious feel, diamond shaped window graphic and forward sweeping roof line. It also features a ‘Scissor’ door system for easy access and visibility.
My Tata Connect
“My Tata Connect” is a platform which provides seamless integration of smart phones or tablet with the vehicle’s infotainment system and also allows the user to control the key functions of the car.
Technical specifications:
The Pixel is a 35 PS (26 kW; 35 hp) car with a three-cylinder 1200 cc rear engine.
| Engine: | 3 cylinder diesel with Bosch multi-point fuel injection (single injector) all aluminium66 horsepower (49 kW) 1,200 cc (73 cu in) |
| Value Motronic engine management platform fromBosch | |
| 3 valves per cylinder overhead camshaft | |
| Compression ratio: 9.5:1 | |
| bore × stroke: 73.5 mm (2.9 in) × 73.5 mm (2.9 in) | |
| Power: 66 PS (49 kW; 65 hp) @ 5250 rpm | |
| Torque: 48 N·m (35 ft·lbf) @ 3000 +/-500 rpm | |
| Layout and Transmission | Rear wheel drive |
| 4-speed manual transmission | |
| Steering | mechanical rack and pinion w/o servo |
| Turning radius: 2.6 metres | |
| Performance | Acceleration: 0-60 km/h (37 mph): 8 seconds |
| Maximum speed: 105 km/h (65 mph) | |
| Fuel efficiency (overall): 29.6 kilometres per litre (3.4 litres per 100 kilometres (83 mpg-imp; 69 mpg-US)) | |
| Body and dimensions | Seat belt: 4 |
| Trunk capacity: 150 L (5.3 cu ft) | |
| Suspension, Tires & Brakes | Front brake: 180 mm drum |
| Rear brake: 180 mm drum | |
| Front track: 1,325 mm (52.2 in) | |
| Rear track: 1,315 mm (51.8 in) | |
| Ground clearance: 180 mm (7.1 in) | |
| Front suspension: McPherson strut with lower A arm | |
| Rear suspension: Independent coil spring | |
| 15-inch wheels |
