Tata Curvv Pulling A Boeing 737 Plane: Hyper(ion) Enough?

Recently Tata used the Curvv to pull not one or two, but three large trucks and achieved that without any trouble. This time around the homegrown carmaker has gone a step further with its SUV-coupe. In the latest video released by Tata on their official instagram handle, the Curvv was seen pulling the popular Boeing 737 aircraft over a stretch of 100 metres. The three trucks combined weighed a total of 42,000 kgs, while the airplane alone weighed 48,000 kgs. 

The Tata Curvv Can Move The Boeing 737

This is not the first time a Tata has managed to pull the same aircraft type. It was first done by the Tata Hexa, which got a 2.2-litre diesel engine. However, to recreate the stunt with a smaller model which comes with a smaller engine and monocoque platform is commendable! 

Here is a look at the Curvv created the record: 

 

 

 

 

 

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What Powertrain Was Used? 

The Tata Curvv with the 1.2-litre Hyperion turbo-petrol engine was used in this particular stunt. As one can see in the video, the manual powertrain was used as the Curvv managed to pull the aircraft over the 100m stretch. To take a closer look at how the engine drives, here is a detailed story on it. 

Apart from the Hyperion engine, the Curvv also comes in a lower-spec turbo-petrol and diesel engine. Here is a look at the powertrain specifications: 

	Tata Curvv
Engine	1.2-litre turbo-petrol	1.2-litre TGDi (direct injection) turbo-petrol	1.5-litre 4-cylinder diesel
Transmission	6-speed manual and 7-speed DCT	6-speed manual and 7-speed DCT	6-speed manual and 7-speed DCT
Power	120 PS	125 PS	115 PS
Torque	170 Nm	225 Nm	260 Nm

Price And Rivals 

The Tata Curvv ICE is priced from Rs 9.99 lakh to Rs 19.19 lakh (ex-showroom). It competes with the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, Toyota Hyryder, Honda Elevate, VW Taigun and Skoda Kushaq. The EV version of the Curvv locks horns with the MG ZS EV, Hyundai Creta Electric and Maruti e Vitara. 

The record proves that the Tata Curvv with its top-spec petrol engine and the robust architecture is a very capable SUV. We would also like to see more carmakers performing such stunts to showcase the strength of their car. What do you think? Let us know in the comments.