Saipa Tiba
Tiba (gazelle) is an Iranian car made by Saipa. The car was originally named "Miniator", based on the "S81" platform.[1]
| Manufacturer | SAIPA |
|---|---|
| Production | 2009–present Iran(by Saipa) |
| Body style | 4-door saloon |
| Layout | Front engine, Front-wheel drive |
| Engine | Inline-4, 1.5 L, petrol |
In November 2008 Saipa launched the Iran-made "Saipa National Engine 231".[2] In December 2008, Saipa unveiled its new model: "Miniator". Tiba/Miniator has a 4-cylinder gas engine and ABS, averages 7 liters of gasoline per 100 kilometers and puts out 80 horsepower, with a displacement of 1500cc.[3] Price will be less than 10,000 dollars. This Car Uses The Improved Platform of SAIPA X100 Series . There Is Still Critics About Safety , Even There Is No Crash Test Or Safety Rating From The Producer Company . The car has been designed and produced by domestic experts. In its production the services of some 122 local manufacturers have been utilized and about 810 parts have been produced.[4] 15,000 Tiba/Miniator cars will be produced in 2009.
Production over the next three years will reach 200,000 per year. A new subsidiary, Kashan Saipa will take up production of the car. Kashan Saipa is the largest car manufacturing plant in the Middle East.[5][6] The share of Tiba in Saipa’s exports is expected to be around 20 percent by 2011.[7][8]
Contents |
[edit] Engine
| Engine | Horse Power (HP/RPM) |
Torque (N.m/RPM) |
|---|---|---|
| SOHC 1.5L | 80/5200 | 126/3200 |
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ http://www.payvand.com/news/10/may/1098.html
- ^ http://www.iran-daily.com/1387/3281/html/economy.htm
- ^ http://www.presstv.com/Detail.aspx?id=78363§ionid=351020102
- ^ http://payvand.com/news/09/apr/1252.html
- ^ http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2008/12/15/302973.html
- ^ http://www.presstv.com/detail.aspx?id=125922§ionid=351020102
- ^ http://www.presstv.com/Detail.aspx?id=78363§ionid=351020102
- ^ http://www.iran-daily.com/1387/3294/html/index.htm
[edit] External links
- Saipa Tiba/Miniator (pictures)
