The Tata Sierra, or the Tata Sierra Turbo, was a three door sport utility vehicle

Sport utility vehicle

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 produced by Tata Motors

Tata Motors

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 of India

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.It was the first automobile to be designed and produced in India. The vehicle also forms the basis for DC Design

DC Design

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's Arya Concept vehicle. The Sierra is powered by a 1.9 litre turbodiesel

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. Initially it had a naturally aspirated engine but later versions were Turbocharged. The later version had distinguishable plastic fender flares and remodelled headlamps based on the Tata Estate

Tata Estate

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. Tata used to provide 4WD models on special request.
The car was the first diesel vehicle to be accepted as a personal car in India. It featured some firsts for Indian cars, such as adjustable steering. Other features included power windows, power steering and a tachometer

Tachometer

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. Production ended in 2000.

Engine specifications

• Type: Four-cylinder, in-line, longitudinal location, diesel
• Displacement: 1948 cc + 750 cc turbo
• Bore x Stroke: 83 mm (3.3 in) x 90 mm (3.5 in)
• Cylinders: Four
• Maximum power: 90 PS @ 4500 rpm
• Maximum torque: 19 kgm @ 2500 rpm
• Compression ratio: 22:5:1

• Transmission: Manual
• Number of gears: 4 Forward, 1 Overdrive and 1 Reverse

Dimensions

• Length: 4410 mm (173.6 in)
• Width: 1710 mm (67.3 in)
• Ground clearance: 170 mm (6.7 in)
• Wheelbase: 2400 mm (94.5 in)

Other values

Weight : 1530 kg (3,373 lb)
Maximum speed : 135 km/h (84 mph)
Maximum speed (Turbo) : 160 km/h (99 mph)