A Star is a cool new small car from the stables of Maruti. I packs both power and efficiency. It has been reported that it provides a mileage of 19+ kmpl (ARAI). It run on a 998 cc new KB series engine.

Lets have a look at it specification.

Specification:

• Engine: KB Series MPFI (multi point fuel injection) Engine
• Cylinders: 3
• Valves: 12
• Capacity: 998 cc
• Bore x Stroke: 73.0 x 79.5
• Compression ratio: 10:1
• Max. Power: 67 PS @ 6200 RPM
• Max Torque: 90 Nm @ 3500 RPM
• Trasmission: 5 Speed Manual
• Steering: Rack & Pinion, Power assisted
• Front Brakes: Ventilated Discs
• Rear Brakes: Drum
• Front Suspension: MacPherson strut & coil spring
• Rear Suspension: Isolated trailing link & coil spring
• Shock absorbers: Gas filled
• Tyre (tubeless): 155/80R13
• Kerb Weight: 860 - 880 kg
• Gross Weight: 1320 kg
• Seating Capacity: 5 person
• Fuel Tank Capacity: 35 lts
• Length: 3500 mm
• Width: 1600 mm
• Height: 1490
• Wheelbase: 2360
• Front Track width: 1405
• Rear Track width: 1400
• Minimum Turning radius: 4.5 m
• Minimum ground clearance: 170 mm

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• The BOXER engine configuration is also structurally rigid.
• The BOXER DIESEL features low vibration
• Low center of gravity
• High rigidity
• Its compactness is revolutionary
• a hybrid structure of aluminum and iron has been adopted.

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