Ten Things You Should Know About the Nano

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5. How does it handle?
Very well. After putting the engine in the rear to save space, Tata engineers reconfigured the rest of the car. The spare tire and gas tank are in the front, while the battery is under the driver's seat. All that rearranging keeps the front axle weight balanced, and improves the handling of the car.

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