We have more news on the Nano front. AutoCar UK has revealed some information about the Tata Nano Europa. The Nano Europa is the upgraded version of the Tata Nano meant for European and American markets.

The Tata Nano Europa will boast of a three-cylinder 1000 cc engine which can produce 60 bhp while the Indian Nano carries a 624 cc two-cylinder 33 bhp engine. AutoCar UK says that the new engine will give Nano Europa higher sustainable speeds, while still keeping emissions low and fuel efficiency high. The car will also get a new five- speed manual gearbox with longer gearing to suit its higher speeds.

Moreover, the Tata Nano Europa is eight inches longer that the Indian version and is now proved itself all ready for the European market after it passed the European NCAP crash tests, both offset front and side impact in flying colours. Hence, the added eight-inch to the Nano Europa is for improving crash safety beyond what it was, or for increasing passenger space inside the car.

The Nano Europa comes with airbags for the driver and passenger, ABS and traction control. Moreover, independent rear suspension is another addition for the Tata Nano Europa.

The Tata Nano Europa is going to be priced between 4000-5000 pounds in the UK and the price in America should be similar too. The car will stand on 14-inch alloy wheels and Tata Motors has been considering a rear hatch for the Nano for easier access to the engine.

Meanwhile, Tata Motors has plans to introduce diesel, micro-hybrid, CNG and electric versions of the Nano. These new engines too should find their way to the Tata Nano Europa when they are ready.