Re: Force "One" the 140 BHP SUV to Launch in August
Force One Features:
- 141 PS/320 Nm with BS4 and BS5 compatibility
- Can run on deserts and high altitudes with the same zest
- Can start in -21 degrees centigrade
- Has a Dual mass flywheel
- Has a low friction gearbox high torque density
- Chassis gets CED coating, first in its class (finding out more)
- Handling also tested on British speedways; Lotus Engineering helped tune the suspension for India
- Rack and pinion steering
- 30 stage welding process for body
- Three row seating
- Armrest with cup holders in the second row
- Third row folds to generate more boot space
- Electronics validated by Mercedes Benz
- On board computer monitors 15 process
- The spare wheel is fitted under the body
- A leather wrapped steering is present
- Audio controls are placed on the steering wheel
- Each rows has dual Aircon vent
- 4×4 version hits the market by March 2012
- ABS variant will come after the 4X4
Force One Technical Details:
- Force One has class leading ground clearance of 205mm
- Fuel Tank capacity of 70 litres with a seating capacity of 5+d and 6+d.
- Force One’s External dimensions are Overall length (mm) – 4860, Overall width (mm) – 1780, Overall Height (mm) – 1885 and Wheel Base(mm) – 3025mm
- Force One Brakes:
- Type – Hydraulic Vaccum assisted with LCRV
- Front – Ventilated Disc with Twin Pot Force piston Caliper
- Rear – Drum with Auto Adjuster
- Parking – Mechanical Linkage type
- Force One transmission:
- Model : G 32/5(Under License with Daimler A.G.)
- Type : Synchromesh Gears
- Gears: 5 forward and 1 reverse gear.
- Its front suspension is independent double wishbone and a coil spring with gas-charged telescopic shock absorbers, as well as an anti-roll bar. Its rear suspension is made up of a multi-link with pan hard rod & coil spring with gas-charged telescopic shock absorbers as well as an anti-roll bar
- Force SUV is capable of producing 141PS power and torque of 320Nm@1600-2400rpm. - The vehicle is powered by 2.2 litre common rail diesel engine similar to the ones used in - Mercedes C Class (C220 CDI, C250 CDI) but adapted to the needs of an off-roader.
- Features like driver information system, cruise control, audio control mounted on steering & dual AC vents are present on the One.
- Force One SUV will have OSRVM side indicators and leather seats. (Info: Indian Autos Blog)
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