 This aging model lives on. The Padmini is derived
from the 1962 Fiat 1100 and its 1089cc engine, which evolved way before 1953, continues to
be used till this day. The Padmini's performance is quite adequate for our roads and fuel
economy is not bad either. The suspension is still old fashioned, with leaf springs at the
rear, while the car's road manners are a far cry from modern standards. This car was the
preferred choice before the Maruti came along. The only redeeming feature of the Padmini
is that it can be serviced and repaired just about anywhere in the Indian sub-continent.
Fit-and-finish and refinement is not the hallmark of this car. This car is for people who
need a boot but don't have much loot.
| Engine |
Values |
Type
Displacement
Bore x Stroke [mm]
Cylinders
Maximum power
Maximum torque
Compression ratio |
Four-cylinder, in-line,transverse location, petrol
1089cc
68 x 75
Four
40bhp @ 4800rpm
7.20kgm @ 3000rpm
7:8:1
|
Transmission
Number of gears
|
Manual, rear-wheel drive
Four
|
| Dimensions |
Values |
Length
Width
Ground Clearance
Wheelbase
|
3,9305 mm
1,460 mm
128 mm
2,340 mm
|
| Others |
Values |
Weight
Maximum Speed
|
895 kg
105 kph
|
|
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