Ambassador was the first car to be manufactured
in India. Ambassador car comes with latest features and specifications.
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 |
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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)
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BODY |
Type |
Unitised |
No. of Doors |
4 |
ELECTRICALS |
Battery |
12 Volt, 75 Amp. |
Alternator |
12V , 40A |
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DIMENSIONS |
Length (Overall) |
4325 mm |
Width (Overall) (Cross ply/Radial tyres) |
1622 mm |
Height (Overall) |
1600 mm (Crossply tyres), 1593mm(Radial tyres)
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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 |
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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 |