HINDUSTAN Ambassador 1959-2014 Photos, engines & full specs
Segment: Compact
Production years: 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
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The Hindustan Ambassador was a licensed-based Morris Oxford, and its carmaker didn't consider it was necessary to upgrade it or change it into a new model.
While the regular cars had a regular lifespan of eight years, the Hindustan Ambassador broke the rules and was manufactured for almost six decades. And it wasn't just the nameplate that was carried over from one generation to another. No. It was the same vehicle designed in the late '50s, but with a few styling changes.
It is hard to believe that a car like that was still manufactured in 2014. Yet, the round headlights and the metallic grille survived the test of time. Its rounded shapes of the '50s continued to fill the Indian roads into the new millennium. On its sides, a trendy (in the '50s) line enhanced the rear quarter panels' look. At least, it had a curved windshield.
Hindustan updated the interior several times, and it featured a plastic dashboard that replaced the older, metallic one. Its dials and gauges were spread inside the instrument cluster with black plastic rims around the gauges. The Ambassador provided up to six seats, with a bench in the front and a floor-mounted gear-stick.
Under the hood, Hindustan introduced new engines and dropped the older, 1.5-liter carbureted unit. It offered a fuel-injected gasoline unit and a choice of two diesel versions. Last but not least, the carmaker installed a 5-speed manual gearbox.
HINDUSTAN Ambassador 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
- 1.8L 5MT RWD (75 HP)
- 1.5L D 4MT RWD (37 HP)
- 2.0L D 5MT RWD (51 HP)
- 1.5L CNG/LPG 4MT RWD (39 HP)
- 1.8L CNG/LPG 5MT RWD (75 HP)
HINDUSTAN Ambassador
1.8L 5MT RWD (75 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L 5MT RWD (75 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1817 cm3 |
| Power: | 55 KW @ 5000 RPM 75 HP @ 5000 RPM 74 BHP @ 5000 RPM |
| Torque: | 100 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 135 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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| Top Speed: | 87 mph (140 km/h) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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| Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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| Front: | Drums |
| Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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| Tire Size: | 165/80 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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| Length: | 170.3 in (4326 mm) |
| Width: | 63.9 in (1623 mm) |
| Height: | 62.7 in (1593 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 53.5/53.1 in (1,359/1,349 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 97 in (2464 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 6 in (152 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 15.8 cuFT (447 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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| Unladen Weight: | 2434.3 lbs (1104 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 2434.3 lbs (1104 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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| City: | 23.5 mpg US (10 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 202 g/km |
HINDUSTAN Ambassador
1.5L D 4MT RWD (37 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 1.5L D 4MT RWD (37 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1489 cm3 |
| Power: | 27 KW @ 4000 RPM 37 HP @ 4000 RPM 36 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
| Torque: | 61 lb-ft @ 2250 RPM 83 Nm @ 2250 RPM |
| Fuel: | Diesel |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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| Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 4-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Drums |
| Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 165 R 15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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| Length: | 170.3 in (4326 mm) |
| Width: | 63.9 in (1623 mm) |
| Height: | 62.7 in (1593 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 53.5/53.1 in (1,359/1,349 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 97 in (2464 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 6 in (152 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 15.8 cuFT (447 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 2646 lbs (1200 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 3638.2 lbs (1650 kg) |
HINDUSTAN Ambassador
2.0L D 5MT RWD (51 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L D 5MT RWD (51 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1995 cm3 |
| Power: | 38 KW @ 4200 RPM 51 HP @ 4200 RPM 51 BHP @ 4200 RPM |
| Torque: | 78 lb-ft @ 2200 RPM 106 Nm @ 2200 RPM |
| Fuel: | Diesel |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Discs |
| Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 165/80R 15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 170.3 in (4326 mm) |
| Width: | 63.9 in (1623 mm) |
| Height: | 62.7 in (1593 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 53.5/53.1 in (1,359/1,349 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 97 in (2464 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 6 in (152 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 15.8 cuFT (447 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 2646 lbs (1200 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 3638.2 lbs (1650 kg) |
HINDUSTAN Ambassador
1.5L CNG/LPG 4MT RWD (39 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 1.5L CNG/LPG 4MT RWD (39 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1489 cm3 |
| Power: | 29 KW @ 4200 RPM 39 HP @ 4200 RPM 39 BHP @ 4200 RPM |
| Torque: | 61 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM 82 Nm @ 2500 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Carburetor |
| Fuel: | Hybrid |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 4-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Drums |
| Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 165 R 15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 170.3 in (4326 mm) |
| Width: | 63.9 in (1623 mm) |
| Height: | 62.7 in (1593 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 53.5/53.1 in (1,359/1,349 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 97 in (2464 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 6 in (152 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 15.8 cuFT (447 L) |
HINDUSTAN Ambassador
1.8L CNG/LPG 5MT RWD (75 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L CNG/LPG 5MT RWD (75 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1817 cm3 |
| Power: | 55 KW @ 5000 RPM 75 HP @ 5000 RPM 74 BHP @ 5000 RPM |
| Torque: | 96 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 130 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Carburetor |
| Fuel: | Hybrid |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Discs |
| Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 165 R 15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 170.3 in (4326 mm) |
| Width: | 63.9 in (1623 mm) |
| Height: | 62.7 in (1593 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 53.5/53.1 in (1,359/1,349 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 97 in (2464 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 6 in (152 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 15.8 cuFT (447 L) |