Maruti Suzuki Zen

The Maruti Zen is a 5-door hatchback produced and sold in India by Indian automaker Maruti Udyog. It has acquired significant popularity in India since the nameplate was first introduced in 1993. The word "ZEN" is an acronym standing for Zero Engine Noise. It also stands for the Japanese word "Zen" which derives from the Sanskrit word "Dhyana" and means "To figure out something by meditation or by a sudden flash of enlightenment."

First Generation

The first generation Maruti Zen was introduced in 1993. This version of the Zen was similar to 1994 Suzuki Alto.

In 2000 its cost (of LX model) was around Rs 3,80,000.

It underwent a facelift in 2003. The production of this model ended in March 2006

Zen had a diesel variant which used the Peugeot's TUD5 (PSA TU engine) engine.

The Zen quickly became a hit with the Indian Racing Scene, highly modified versions of the 993cc G10B engine topping 100+ Bhp.

Technical specifications

Engine Type : All aluminium engine Cylinders : 4in-line Installation : Transverse Valvetrain : 3 valves/cyl, SOHC Displacement : 993cc Bore x Stroke : 72.0mmx61.0mm Comp Ratio : 9.4(+/- 0.2):1 Max Power : 60.9PS@6000rpm Max Torque: 78.48Nm@4500rpm Engine speed: 6000rpm Bhp/litre: 61.33 bhp/litre Power/Weight: 79.60bhp/ton Fuel: Unleaded Petrol Drivetrain Transmission: 5-speed manual Gear Ratio Overall Ratio km/h/1000rpm 1st 3.416 14.989 6.98 2nd 1.894 8.310 12.60 3rd 1.280 5.616 18.64 4th 0.914 4.010 26.10 5th 0.757 3.231 31.52 Final Drive Ratio: 4.388 Reverse Gear Ratio : 3.272 Rpm@90km/h in 4th : 3450

Chassis & Body Layout: Front engine, 2WD Frame: Monocoque Brakes Front: 182mm discs Rear: 180mm discs Type: Hydraulic, vacuum assisted Wheels F/R: 4Jx12” Tyres: 145/80 R12 b Steering: Rrack and pinion, electronic Power assist Turning circle dia: 3.9m Turns lock to lock: 9.8 Suspension: Front: Independent, MacPherson strut, coil springs Rear: 3link rigid axle with isolated trailing arm, coil spring and gas filled shock absorbers

General Data Kerb Weight: 765kg Wheelbase: 1190mm Track(F/R) 1335/1305mm L/W/H: 3465/1495/1405mm Ground Clearance: 165mm Accommodation Seating Capacity: 5 Head Room, F/R 952/930mm Leg room, F max/min 1170/990mm Leg room, R max/min 750/610mm Knee room, F max/min 750/610mm Knee room, R max/min 840/650mm Shoulder space 1270mm

Fuel Economy Overall:+ 15.1kmpl City: 12.0 kmpl ( with AC ) Highway: 24.21kmpl Worst: 10.9 kmpl Fuel Tank Capacity: 35 litres Range: 528.5 km + is 75% city driving and 25% highway driving

Braking Minimum Stopping Distance From 100km/h 54.33m/3.73s From 80km/h 28.11m/2.59s

PERFORMANCE

Acceleration Speed(km/h) Time(sec) Meters 0-30 2.03 7.72 0-40 3.10 18.18 0-50 4.58 36.38 0-60 6.12 59.93 0-70 7.72 88.62 0-80 10.11 138.90 0-90 12.63 198.60 0-100 15.58 276.60 Time to Distance Quarter Mile 19.76s@111.7km/h Standing 1km 37.07s@134.5km/h 30-70 km/h 5.69s

Roll-on km/h 4th 5th 40-50 3.62s 5.02s 50-60 3.52s 5.06s 60-70 3.81s 5.29s 70-80 3.66s 5.43s 80-90 3.84s 5.73s 90-100 3.99s 5.71s Max Speeds (km/h) Gear True Speed Speedo 1st 43.8 47 2nd 77.5 82 3rd 116.1 121 4th 147.2 160+ 5th 144.4 152

Second Generation

The second generation Maruti Zen, called Zen Estilo was introduced in December 2006 as a part of Maruti Udyog's Indian market strategy to launch a new car annually for the next five years .The new Zen has the same engine and chassis as the Maruti Wagon R; both being based on the Suzuki MR Wagon (Nissan Moco). The pricing is also nearly the same as the Wagon R. The Maruti Alto, Wagon R and the new Zen Estilo all share the same chassis.

See also

• Maruti Zen Estilo

External links

• Official Maruti Zen India Page
• Official Maruti page
• Businessworld on the old Zen and the new Zen Estilo