The Tata Pixel was a concept car, concept rear-engine design, rear-engined four-passenger city car, unveiled on 1 March 2011 by Tata Motors at the Geneva Motor Show, 81st International Motor Show in Geneva. Aimed primarily at the European market, it was primarily based on the Tata Nano platform.

History

The Tata Pixel is based upon the Tata Nano#European export, Nano Europa concept which was first shown at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show. Complying to the Tata Nano#European export, Europa concept, Nano was upgraded to meet EU safety and emission standards. The concept had undergone a series of improvements over the standard Nano, including an extended wheelbase, a new Engine configuration#Cylinder layout, 3-cylinder engine, power steering, an Anti-lock braking system, anti-lock braking system (ABS), an improved interior and exterior and it was also heavier than the standard Nano.

Features

The Tata Pixel concept includes the following features

Zero Turn Drive

The Tata Pixel is able to maneuver and can be parked in tight spaces due to the zero turn toroidal traction-drive, Infinitely Variable Transmission (IVT), and due to its steering system design. This results in a turning circle radius of 2.6 meters. The steering and the transmission work together so that each wheel is driven independently with inputs from the steering system. By applying reverse drive on a single rear wheel and forward drive on a single front wheel, the car is able to turn almost in its own length.

Low Carbon Footprint and High Fuel Efficiency

The Tata Pixel features a start stop hybrid and regenerative braking system, with a fuel efficient and low emission diesel engine. It has emissions of 89 gm/km and combined cycle fuel economy of 1 litre/100 km.

Design

The Tata Pixel features a monographic roof, silver shaped window graphic and forward sweeping roof line. It also features 2 scissor doors for easy access and visibility.

My Tata Connect

"My Tata Connect" is a platform which provides integration of smart phones or tablet with the vehicle's information, and entertainment system and also allows the user to control the key functions of the car.

Technical specifications

The Pixel is a car with a three-cylinder 1200 cc rear engine.

External links

* three websites are expired or invali
Tata Pixel
Unveiled on 1 March 2011 by Tata Motors at the 81st International Geneva Motor Show.
Tata Megapixel
Newer version, unveiled on 6 March 2012 by Tata Motors at the 82nd International Geneva Motor Show.http://www.tatamegapixel.com/press-release.asp
Tata Pixel – Official product page

References

{{Tata Motors 2000s cars City cars Hatchbacks Rear-wheel-drive vehicles Rear-engined vehicles Tata concept cars, Pixel Cars introduced in 2011