Tata's Rs.1 lakh car - Nano

Nano, Tata Motors' Rs 1,00,000 "people's car" unveiled at the Auto Expo 2008 in New Delhi on Thursday will help the common man shift from two-wheelers to four-wheelers .

Engine: A two cylinder 623 cc, 33 horsepower petrol engine can power the car to top speeds of 105 kmph .

Fuel Efficiency: 20 kilometres per litre,is claimed.

Pollution: Exceeds Indian regulatory requirements and can meet strict Euro IV emission standards.

* In terms of overall pollutants, Tata says the car is better than two-wheelers manufactured in India currently.

Safety: Car exceeds current regulatory requirements with a strong passenger compartment, intrusion resistant doors, seat belts, strong seats and anchorage.

PRICE: Basic model price 100,000 rupees (2,500 dollars) plus tax and transport costs, which will bring on the road price to at least 120,000 rupees. The price of two deluxe models that will include air-conditioning and other features to be announced later.

* India's car market is a huge draw because car penetration is just seven per 1,000 people, compared to 550 per 1,000 in such countries as Germany or 476 in France, according to the Society of Indian Automobiles.