Chevrolet Spark

Chevrolet Spark Small is big for carmakers in India. The Spark comes with Daewoo's S-Tec engine. This 995cc, single-cam, two-valves per cylinder unit is a scaled-down version of the U-VA's engine, sharing a common 68.5mm bore. The stroke , however, is shorter which makes the Spark's motor slightly oversquare. Peak power is an impressive 63bhp but the torque figure of 9.21kgm at a high-ish 4200rpm isn't as substantial.General Motors, the world's biggest carmaker who rolled out its small car Chevrolet Spark in India as it takes on market leader Maruti Suzuki. Now built on a 5mm longer wheelbase (2345mm) than the old Matiz but measuring an identical 3495mm in length, the new car also has sharper styling . In place of the smooth, rounded nose, there's a well-defined bonnet V, pointy headlights and tiny slit for a bonnet intake. Build quality is pretty good for a small car and panel gaps are fairly tight. Move inside, and the centrally-mounted instrument console takes pride of place on the dashboard. It is this design that gives the Spark's interiors its uniqueness. There's decent storage space in the cabin. A pair of shelves below the dashboard are useful aids to hold small bits while the front door pockets are large enough to hold a water bottle. Chevrolet Spark would be available in two versions of petrol engine: 795cc and 995cc. The 795cc, 6valve engine would compete with Maruti 800. It will deliver a power of 8KW and torque of 68.6 Nm@4600 rpm.