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The new Bajaj four-wheeler, RE-60, stole the attention of hundreds of motor car lovers who visited the David Pieris Motor Company stall at the Ceylon Motor Show 2015 which concluded at the BMICH on a high note on Sunday, 10 May.
The RE60, which is regarded as the most simple, effective and immediate solution for the high rising cost of fuel, was a star attraction at the prestigious motor show. The eco-friendly budget vehicle is the first four-wheeler developed by Bajaj Auto Ltd, India. It is equipped with a single cylinder, 216 cc engine with a fuel efficiency of 30 to 35 km/l. The RE-60 belongs to a new segment called the ‘quadricycle’ and the visitors at the BMICH had their eyes on this Bajaj four-wheeler which is yet to hit the Lankan market.
The Lankan motor car enthusiasts had the opportunity to have a closer look at and be test-driven in this groundbreaking vehicle at the Ceylon Motor Show this year. The RE-60 is a concept of Bajaj Auto, the world’s largest manufacturer of three-wheelers. Its engine is a new water-cooled DTSi, 4-valve engine and can gain a maximum speed of 70 km per hour. It is easy to drive, compact, lightweight and has the lowest carbon emission of 60 gm/km.
The Ceylon Motor Show 2015 was organised by the Ceylon Motor Traders’ Association and the Classic Car Club of Ceylon. The motor show captured the fascinated attention of car enthusiasts of all ages and featured a wide range of both classics and cutting-edge motor vehicles this year at the BMICH. The new Bajaj four-wheeler, RE-60, stole the attention of hundreds of motor car lovers who visited the David Pieris Motor Company stall at the Ceylon Motor Show 2015 which concluded at the BMICH on a high note on Sunday, 10 May.
The RE60, which is regarded as the most simple, effective and immediate solution for the high rising cost of fuel, was a star attraction at the prestigious motor show. The eco-friendly budget vehicle is the first four-wheeler developed by Bajaj Auto Ltd, India. It is equipped with a single cylinder, 216 cc engine with a fuel efficiency of 30 to 35 km/l. The RE-60 belongs to a new segment called the ‘quadricycle’ and the visitors at the BMICH had their eyes on this Bajaj four-wheeler which is yet to hit the Lankan market.
The Lankan motor car enthusiasts had the opportunity to have a closer look at and be test-driven in this groundbreaking vehicle at the Ceylon Motor Show this year. The RE-60 is a concept of Bajaj Auto, the world’s largest manufacturer of three-wheelers. Its engine is a new water-cooled DTSi, 4-valve engine and can gain a maximum speed of 70 km per hour. It is easy to drive, compact, lightweight and has the lowest carbon emission of 60 gm/km.
The Ceylon Motor Show 2015 was organised by the Ceylon Motor Traders’ Association and the Classic Car Club of Ceylon. The motor show captured the fascinated attention of car enthusiasts of all ages and featured a wide range of both classics and cutting-edge motor vehicles this year at the BMICH.
