Performance of Tata Nano.

For sale to the luckiest buyer and tuner, Tata Nano with 500 hp is quickly catching the eye of performance enthusiasts worldwide. With all the craze in India for the world's cheapest car, we have to take a look at Tata Nano performance modifications. The Tata Nano is similar to a Smart car, which in USA has been swapped with Suzuki Hayabusa engines to create 500 hp. Check out the video at the bottom of the page to see a smart car indo stoppie!

To modify your Tata Nano, find an Indian performance shop near you using this locater by Team BHP.

In some cases, they are swapped with 2.0 rally engines which create 800 hp. It is possible the Tata Nano can be modified the same way because the design is almost identical to the Smart car. The Tata Nano is currently available for sale in India. India is home to many rally cross events and it's expected the Tata Nano will rival the Maruti 800. The Tata Nano just like the smart cars can be modified to perform with more speed than Ferrari.

Specifications:

* Two cylinder inline 623 cc
* Bosch multi point fuel injection
* Two valves per cylinder
* Overhead cam
* All aluminum
* Compression ratio 9:5.1
* 33 hp @5500 rpm
* 35 tq @ 2500 rpm
* 51 mpg

The Tata Nano is a very inexpensive vehicle to purchase which makes it a great candidate for rally cross. Cost effective chassis is key to rally teams. Rally cars get wrecked all the time. Being under 650 cc, this Tata Nano will create it's own rally class. Currently, performance parts are scarce for the Tata Nano. But by looking at the engine, it appears as if with the addition of forced induction, some serious power could be generated.

This rear engine rear wheel drive vehicle that only weighs 1,300 lbs can generate some serious performance if properly modified. Take for instance the 600 cc turbo motorcycle engines above. It can create incredible speeds and performance at only 300 lbs curb weight. Adding 1,000 lbs really isn't that much. They have a similar build and comparable compression ratios. All aluminum block wll have to be kept cool, if you start modifying your Tata Nano be sure to use EGT gauges. The Tata Nano if properly modified will create some serious power! With proper modifications a stock Tata Nano could see above 100 hp for a small price.

Ultimate in Tata Nano performance gains...

Consider swapping the original motor for a more powerful Hayabusa or other motorcycle engine with forced induction for ultimate performance gains. Up to 600 hp is possible with complete rebuilding of the Tata Nano. The Tata Nano is similar to the Smart car, and can be modified in a similar way. Parts for the smart car may even swap directly on to the Tata Nano. For now, custom part fabrication by your local tuning shop would be the best for gaining performance out of your Tata Nano.

Simple DIY modifications for the Tata Nano:

* Reduce air intake restriction by replacing duct work up to throttle body and using a high flow air filter element. Port and polish the throttle body to make it smooth. By gasket matching and polishing as much intake and exhaust contact surface as possible, you'll make gains.
* Remove emissions equipment.
* Port exhaust heads and OEM exhaust manifold.
* Thermal wrap exhaust.
* Silicon coolant lines wrapped in exhaust wrap.
* External oil cooler.
* Lower suspension by heating springs with torch and compressing, or by cutting. A good way to do this is have someone sit on the car while you heat the spring with a torch. If done right, it will lower the vehicle. Alternatively, you could check out Smart car strut assemblies and see if they will swap. Buy OEM Smart car parts at LKQ by clicking here.
* Forced induction of various types. Be sure to upgrade fuel system and get a wide band air to fuel ratio gauge like AEM UEGO. Be sure to keep the engine running rich when you upgrade to forced induction. Running lean can cause the engine to fail. A good turbo for this vehicle would be a Mitsubishi TD-04 like what is found on the WRX. It's small but has large potential and quick spool. This would be more than enough air for the OEM Tata Nano.

Summary:

The Tata Nano if properly modified can create some serious power. You can swap a Hayabusa turbo motorcycle engine into a Tata Nano and have 500 horsepower. This vehicle just like the Smart car holds great potential for performance. A rich tradition in India of rally cross will warmly welcome the Tata Nano, Smart fortwo, and Maruti 800. Street performance can reach up to 800 hp with complete engine swap and chassis rebuild. Similar to the Smart car's which have been modified to beat Ferrari's, a bright future for the Tata Nano exists in today's performance world.