Maruti crosses 5 lakh unit mark in production of K-series engines
The second in the K-series is the 1.2-litre, four-cylinder K12 petrol engine
. This engine is fitted in cars such as Ritz, Swift and Swift Dzire. Like its K10 sibling, K12 engine also extensively utilizes plastic parts making it light weight. The combination of superior technology and light-weight, K12 engines leads to a fuel efficiency of 17.7 kms/litre for the Ritz and 17.9 kms/ltr for the Swift and Swift Dzire. The state-of the-art, fully integrated K-series engine manufacturing facility is located in the Gurgaon. Maruti Suzuki engineers worked as a part of the Suzuki Engine Design team for designing, calibration and testing the K-series engine in India and Japan.
Maruti crosses 5 lakh unit mark in production of K-series engines