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Ambassador was the first car to be manufactured in India. Ambassador car comes with latest features and specifications.

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Ambassador Car

Ambassador Car

Ambassador has been serving Indian customers since 1948. It has maintained the base features of its brandname, and, at the same time, it has readily accepted needed changes in its specifications. A tough and all-terrain vehicle, it is good for any kind of road condition. Ambassador Classic, a new model, is a combination of usefulness and technical prowess.

Design and Interior
It has several features like company fitted CNG, enough space for leg room, comfortable arrangement of seating, power steering, multi point fuel injection, sturdy and tough structure, 5 speed gear box, easy repair ability etc.

The car has front independent suspension with torsion bar springs and anti roll bar with hydraulic telescopic double acting shock absorbers. It has semi-elliptical leaf springs with hydraulic telescopic double acting shock absorbers. Its striking features are Multi Point Fuel Injection, Company Fitted CNG, toughness and spacious interior. Its latest models have Improved suspension, Smoother gears, Ergonomically designed plush seats and wider tyres.

Variants and Price

Petrol
1800 ISZ MPFI
Diesel
1.5 E2 DSL
Classic 2000 DSZ
CNG/LPG
1.5 E2 CNG/LPG
1800 ISZ with CNG/LPG

Engine
Grand 2000 DSZ, Classic 2000 DSZ AC PS and Grand 2000 DSZ PW CL variants of the car are powered by 4-cylinder engine, which produces a power of 52 PS @ 4200 rpm and a torque of 106 Nm @ 2200 rpm.

Classic 1800 ISZ, Classic 1800 ISZ MPFI PS and Grand 1800 ISZ MPFI PW CL variants are powered by MPFI with 4-Cylinder OHC, which churns out a power of 75 PS @ 5000 rpm and a torque of 130 Nm @ 3000 rpm.

Avigo 2000 DSZ variant of Hindustan is powered by a diesel engine, which generates a power of 56 PS @ 4000 rpm and a torque of112 Nm @ 2500 rpm.

Grand 1800 ISZ and Classic 1800 ISZ, the CNG variants of the car, are equipped with 4-cylinder OHC engine, which generates a power of 75 PS @ 5000 rpm and a torque of130 Nm @ 3000 rpm.

Safety
Safety features incorporated in Ambassador are

Free suspension with torsion bar springs and anti roll bar with hydraulic telescopic double acting shock absorbers.
Partially elliptical leaf springs with hydraulic telescopic double acting shock absorbers
Dash mounted, Hydraulic, tandem master cylinder with Servo assisted front disc 228.6 mm dia, drums on rear wheels

ENGINE
Type	MPFI with 4 Cylinder OHC
Fuel	Petrol
Capacity	1817CC
Bore / Stroke	84/ 82 mm
Compression Ratio	8.5 : 1
Max. Power	74 HP at 5000 r.p.m.
Max. Torque	13.3 Kg at 3000 r.p.m
Cooling	Water cooled
TRANSMISSION
Clutch Type	Dry Disc
Diameter	215mm
Gear Box	All synchromesh ; 5 speed gearbox ; including overdrive
Gear Ratio	1st - 3.737:1 2nd - 1.963:1 3rd - 1.364:1 4th - 1.000:1 5th - 0.776:1 Reverse - 3.402:1
SUSPENSION
Front	Independent suspension with torsion bar springs and anti roll bar with hydraulic telescopic double acting shock absorbers.
Rear	Semi - elliptical leaf springs with hydraulic telescopic double acting shock absorbers.
BRAKES
Type	Hydraulic, dash mounted, tandem master cylinder with Servo assisted front disc 228.6 mm dia, drums on rear wheels.
Parking	Rear wheels.
STEERING
Type	Helical Rack & Pinion
Overall Ratio	22.2 : 1
Turning Radius	5.4 mts
WHEELS
Wheel Size	4J X 15
Tyre size	165 R 15 (Radial)
BODY
Type	Unitised
No. of Doors	4
ELECTRICALS
Battery	12 volts 55 Amp hour
Alternator	12V, 45A
DIMENSIONS
Length (Overall)	4325 mm
Width (Overall)	1662 mm
Height (Overall)	1593 mm
Wheel Base	2464 mm
Kerb Weight	1104 Kg.
GVW	1554 Kg.
FUEL TANK
Capacity	42 ltrs

1.5E2 DSL

ENGINE
Type	4 Cylinder OHV
Fuel	Diesel
Capacity	1489CC
Bore / Stroke	73.0 / 88.9 mm
Compression Ratio	23 : 1
Max. Power	37 HP at 4000 r.p.m
Max. Torque	8.5 Kg at 2250 r.p.m
Cooling	Water cooled

TRANSMISSION
Clutch Type	Single Plate Dry Disc.
Diameter	216 mm
Gear Box	4 speed gearbox, synchro -mesh on 2nd, 3rd & 4th
Gear Ratio	1st - 3.807 2nd - 2.253 3rd - 1.506 4th - 1.000 Reverse - 3.807
Final Drive Ratio	4.875

SUSPENSION
Front	Independent upper and lower arms with torsion bar, springs and anti roll bar with hydraulic telescopic double acting shock absorbers.
Rear	Semi - elliptical leaf springs with hydraulic telescopic double acting shock absorbers. Metallic bushes for longer life.
BRAKES
Type	Hydraulic, dash mounted tandem master cylinder 231.8mm dia. Drums on all 4 wheels, 2 leading shoes on front, and leading & trailing on rear.
Parking	Rear wheels.
STEERING
Type	Helical Rack and Pinion
Overall Ratio	22.2 : 1
Turning Radius	5.4 mtrs
Lock to Lock	4.0 turns
WHEELS
Wheel Size	4J X 15
Tyre size	165 R 15 (Radial)
BODY
Type	Unitised
No. of Doors	4
ELECTRICALS
Battery	12 Volt, 75 Amp. Hour
Alternator	40 AMP

DIMENSIONS
Length (Overall)	4325 mm
Width (Overall)	1622 mm
Height (Overall)	1600 mm (Cross ply tyres) /1593mm(Radial tyres)
Wheel Base	2464 mm
Ground Clearance	159mm(Crossply tyres), 152 mm (Radial tyres)
Kerb Weight	1200 Kg.
GVW	1650 Kg.

Classic 2000 DSZ

ENGINE
Type	4 Cylinder OHC
Fuel	Diesel
Capacity	1995CC
Bore / Stroke	84/90 mm
Compression Ratio	21 : 1
Max. Power	51 HP at 4200 r.p.m.
Max. Torque	10.8 Kg at 2200 r.p.m
Cooling	Water cooled

TRANSMISSION
Clutch Type	Dry Disc, 200 mm Dia.
Gear Box	5 forward (including overdrive) 1 reverse All synchromesh
Gear Ratio	1st - 3.737:1 2nd - 1.963:1 3rd - 1.364 :1 4th - 1.000:1 5th - 0.776:1 Reverse - 3.402:1
Final Drive Ratio	3.900:1
Drive	Rear
SUSPENSION
Front	Independent upper and lower arms with torsion bar springs and telescopic double acting shock absorbers
Rear	Semi - elliptical springs with hydraulic telescopic double acting shock absorbers. Metallic bushes for long life.
BRAKES
Service	Servo assisted, dual circuit hydraulic
Front	Disc
Rear	Drum
Hand Brake	Rear wheels
STEERING
Type	Helical Rack and pinion
Overall Ratio	22.2 : 1
Turning Radius	5.4 mtrs
Lock to Lock	4.0 turns
WHEELS
Wheel Size	4J X I5
Tyre size	165 / 80 R 15 (Radial)
BODY
Type	Unitised
No. of Doors	4
ELECTRICALS
Battery	12 Volt, 75 Amp. Hour
Alternator	12V , 55A

DIMENSIONS
Length (Overall)	4325 mm
Width (Overall)	1662 mm
Height (Overall)	1600 mm
Wheel Base	2464 mm
Ground Clearance	152mm
Kerb Weight	1200 Kg.
GVW	1650 Kg.

1.5 E2 CNG/LPG

ENGINE
Type	4 Cylinder OHC
Fuel	CNG
Capacity	1489CC
Bore / Stroke	73/89 mm
Compression Ratio	8.3 : 1
Max. Power	40 HP at 4200 r.p.m.
Max. Torque	82 NM at 2500 r.p.m
Cooling	Water cooled

TRANSMISSION
Clutch Type	Dry Disc(Diaphragm) 203mm dia
Gear Box	4 speed
Gear Ratio	1st - 3.807 2nd - 2.253 3rd - 1.506 4th - 1.000 :1 Reverse - 3.807
Final Drive Ratio	4.875
Drive	Rear
SUSPENSION
Front	Independent suspension with torsion bar springs and Anti-roll bar with hydraulic telescopic double acting shock absorbers.
Rear	Semi - elliptical leaf springs with hydraulic telescopic double acting shock absorbers.
BRAKES
Service	Tandem master cylinder with 232 dia drum brakes with 2 leading shoes in front and 232 dia drum brakes with 1leading and 1 trailing shoes in rear.
Parking	Forward pull type through cables on rear wheels only
STEERING
Type	Power assisted Rack and Pinion
Overall Ratio	14.73 :1
WHEELS
Wheel Size	4J X 15
Tyre size	5.90 X 15 - 6 PR (Crossply) 165 SR 15 (Radial)
BODY
Type	Unitised
No. of Doors	4
ELECTRICALS
Battery	12 Volt, 75 Amp.
Alternator	12V , 40A

DIMENSIONS
Length (Overall)	4325 mm
Width (Overall) (Cross ply/Radial tyres)	1622 mm
Height (Overall)	1600 mm (Crossply tyres), 1593mm(Radial tyres)
Wheel Base	2464 mm
Ground Clearance	159mm(Crossply tyres),152mm(Radial tyres)

1800 ISZ with CNG/LPG

ENGINE
Type	4 Cylinder OHC
Fuel	CNG
Capacity	1817CC
Bore / Stroke	84/82 mm
Compression Ratio	8.5 : 1
Max. Power	75 HP at 5000 r.p.m.
Max. Torque	130 NM at 3000 r.p.m
Cooling	Water cooled

TRANSMISSION
Clutch Type	Dry Disc (Diaphragm) with 215 mm Dia.
Gear Box	All synchromesh 5 speed gearbox including overdrive
Gear Ratio	1st - 3.737 2nd - 1.963 3rd - 1.364 4th - 1.000 5th- 0.776 Reverse - 3.402
Final Drive Ratio	3.90
Drive	Rear
SUSPENSION
Front	Independent suspension with torsion bar springs and Anti-roll bar with hydraulic telescopic double acting shock absorbers.
Rear	Semi - elliptical leaf springs with hydraulic telescopic double acting shock absorbers.
BRAKES
Service	Servo assisted dual circuit, hydraulic with 210.8mm dia, disc brakes on front wheels. 228.6mm dia treading trailing drum brakes on rear.
Parking	Forward pull type through cables on rear wheels only.
STEERING
Type	Helical Rack and pinion
Overall Ratio	22.2:1
Turning Circle Dia	10.8 mtrs
WHEELS
Wheel Size	4J X 15
Tyre size	5.90 X 15 - 6 PR (Crossply) 165 R 15 (Radial) / 165/80 R15(Radial)
BODY
Type	Unitised
No. of Doors	4
ELECTRICALS
Batterty	12 Volt, 55 Amp. Hour
Alternator	12V , 45A

DIMENSIONS
Length (Overall)	4325 mm
Width (Overall) (Cross ply/Radial tyres)	1622 mm
Height (Overall)	1600 mm (Crossply tyres), 1593mm(Radial tyres)
Wheel Base	2464 mm
Ground Clearance	159mm(Crossply tyres),152mm(Radial tyres)
Kerb Weight	1104 Kg
GVW	1554 Kg

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