FIRST INDIAN CAR

The Ambassador was the first car to be made in India and was once a status symbol.

An automobile manufactured by Hindustan Motors of India based on the Morris Oxford series III model, made by Morris Motors Limited at Cowley, Oxford in the United Kingdom.

The automobile was in production from 1958 to 2014 

When Maruti launched its 800 hatchback, Ambassador started lossing it's dominance in market.

It has been used by politicians and bureaucrates from a very long time.

Also, the car is used as taxi is various Indian cities.

The Ambassador was once called as "King of roads"

Models and Versions

# Mark I (First generation)

Production 1957-1962

Engine 1,489 cc (1.5 L) I4

# Mark II (Second generation)

Overview

Production 1962-1977

# Mark III (Third generation)

Overview

Production 1977-1978

# Mark IV (Fourth generation)

Overview

Production 1979-1989

Powertrain

Engine 1,489 cc (1.5 L) I4

1,700 cc (1.7 L) I4

# Nova (Fifth generation)

Overview

Production 1989-1999

Powertrain

Engine 1.5L I4

1.8L I4

2.0L Diesel I4

# Ambassador Classic

# Ambassador Grand

# Ambassador Avigo

Overview
Manufacturer	Hindustan Motors
Also called	Hindustan Avigo
Production	2004–2010
Body and chassis
Body style	4-door saloon
Layout	FR layout
Related	Morris Oxford series III
Powertrain
Engine	2,000 cc (2.0 L) I4,1,800 cc (1.8 L)I4
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,464 mm (97.0 in)
Length	4,325 mm (170.3 in)
Width	1,662 mm (65.4 in)
Height	1,593 mm (62.7 in)

# Ambassador Encore