Hindustan Contessa

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Hindustan Contessa
1990s Hindustan Contessa Diesel (facelift model with locally redesigned bumpers)
Overview
Manufacturer	Hindustan Motors
Production	1984–2002
Body and chassis
Class	Large family car
Body style	4-door sedan
Layout	FR layout
Platform	GM V platform
Related	Vauxhall Victor FE
Powertrain
Engine	1.5 L BMC B-Series OHV I4 1.8 L 4ZB1 I4 2.0 L 4FC1 diesel I4 2.0 L 4FC1-T turbodiesel I4
Transmission	4-speed manual (BMC) 5-speed manual (Isuzu)
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,667 mm (105.0 in)
Length	4,591 mm (180.7 in)
Width	1,699 mm (66.9 in)
Height	1,432 mm (56.4 in)
Curb weight	1,200 kg (2,600 lb)

The Hindustan Contessa is an automobile which was manufactured by Hindustan Motors (HM) of India from 1984 to 2002. It was based on the Vauxhall VX Series of 1976 to 1978, itself a development of the Vauxhall Victor FE. When introduced in 1983, it was one of the few Indian manufactured luxury cars in the market. One of its few indigenous competitors was the short-lived Standard 2000 which was based on the Rover SD1 and the Premier 118 NE was based on Fiat 124. The Contessa was a popular choice amongst government officials. It was nicknamed "The Indian Benz" due to its premium luxury and comfort.