Maruti Zen EF 1.0 (50 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 71 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 730 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. 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.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Efficiency-focused engine (50 hp), ideal for city commuting.
Cons:
- • Previous generation model; may lack the latest driver-assist technologies.
Specifications:
| General: |
| Brand: | Maruti |
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| Model: | Zen |
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| Generation: | EF |
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| Modification (Engine): | 1.0 (50 Hp) |
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| Start of production: | 1994 |
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| End of production: | 1999 |
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| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
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| Body type: | Hatchback |
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| Seats: | 5 |
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| Doors: | 5 |
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| Engine: |
| Power: | 50 Hp @ 6500 rpm. |
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| Power per litre: | 50.4 Hp/l |
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| Torque: | 71 Nm @ 4500 rpm. |
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| Engine displacement: | 993 |
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| Number of cylinders: | 3 |
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| Engine configuration: | Inline |
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| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
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| Fuel injection system: | Carburettor |
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| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
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| Valvetrain: | OHC |
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| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
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| Cylinder Bore: | 74 mm mm |
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| Piston Stroke: | 77 mm mm |
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| Compression ratio: | 9.5:1 |
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| Performance: |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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| Weight-to-power ratio: | 14.6 kg/Hp, 68.5 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 10.3 kg/Nm, 97.3 Nm/tonne |
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| Space: |
| Kerb Weight: | 730 |
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| Max. weight: | 1180 |
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| Max load: | 450 |
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| Fuel tank capacity: | 35 l |
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| Size: |
| Length: | 3495 mm mm |
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| Width: | 1495 mm mm |
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| Height: | 1405 mm mm |
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| Wheelbase: | 2335 mm mm |
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| Front track: | 1200 mm |
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| Rear (Back) track: | 1200 mm |
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| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 9.8 m |
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| Powertrain: |
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
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| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
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| Number of gears | 5 |
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| Transmission type | Manual |
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| Front brakes | Disc |
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| Rear brakes | Drum |
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| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
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| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
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| Tires size | 145/70 R13 S |
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| Wheel rims size | 13 |
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| Front suspension | Spring Strut |
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| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
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