Mahindra Scorpio Classic: Indian Army orders 1850 units; specs and features modified to the requirements

Mahindra Scorpio Classic: The Indian Army has ordered 1,850 units of the Scorpio Classic, according to a statement from Mahindra & Mahindra. Prior to this, the Army had placed a January order for 1,470 Scorpio Classic units. Twelve Indian Army regiments were set to get the SUVs. The upgraded version of the Scorpio is called the Scorpio Classic. The new Scorpio N, a brand-new model, is also offered by the company.

Specifications of Mahindra Scorpio Classic

Indian Army has many other vehicles

Tata Safari, Tata Xenon, Force Gurkha, and Maruti Suzuki Gipsy are among the current vehicles used by the Indian Army. The Indian Army's capabilities would be greatly improved by the inclusion of Scorpio Classic. Mahindra is anticipated to give the Scorpio Classic a 4x4 drivetrain. This indicates that the engine in use might be from the 2.2-liter engine's earlier generation, which had a horsepower rating of about 140.

Engine of Mahindra Scorpio Classic

Currently, a 2.2-liter diesel engine with 130 horsepower and 300 Nm of peak torque powers the Scorpio Classic. It uses a 6-speed gearbox to only drive the back wheels. The Scorpio Classic lacks a 4x4 drivetrain and an automated gearbox.

What are the changes made by the company?

With the Scorpio Classic, Mahindra made a lot of changes under the hood. The new engine is 55 kg lighter than the previous gen one. According to Mahindra, 230 Nm of torque is available from as low as 1,000 rpm." The manufacturer says that the fuel efficiency should increase by 15 per cent. The transmission also uses cable-shift which should help in decreasing vibrations while the throws now should be positive and shorter.

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