Bangalore, Sept 7th 2007
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(From left to Right) Mr.Jojo, Dealer principle -
Nandi Toyota; Mr.M.Kawabata, DMD-TKM; Mr.Hormazd Sorabjee, Editor-Autocar;
Mr.Ashish Kumar B - GM Marketing -TKM; after the successful completion of the
non-stop drive accross India.
The drive covered the entire Golden
Quadrilateral
A total of 5979 kms was covered during the drive in 87 hours
and 50 minutes
A set of 5 teams from Autocar, India’s leading
automobile magazine drove the Toyota Corolla through the Golden Quadrilateral
route. The team was led by the editor of Autocar, Mr. Hormazd Sorabjee.
The drive flagged off from Bangalore on 3rd September 2007 covered Mumbai, Udaipur, Delhi, Varanasi, Kolkatta, Vishakapatnam and Chennai, a total distance of 5979 kilometers, traveling at an average speed of 68 km/hr. This full loop around the Golden Quadrilateral took 87 hours and 50 minutes.
The Corolla was equipped with a real-time GPS tracking device for accurate data verification. Observers from the Motor Sports Association of India (MAI) were present in the car at all times to verify that the event is run within the prescribed parameters. The data will soon be submitted to the Limca Book of Records.
The objective of this event was to highlight the fact that a better road infrastructure is in the national interest of our country. A reliable car and good roads can make inter-city travel smoother, safer and faster. More importantly, a better road infrastructure also translates directly into fuel savings.
“It is our endeavor to constantly prove the endurance of our cars. The success of the non-stop Golden Quadrilateral drive has truly highlighted the inherent strengths of the Toyota Corolla. “ said Mr. M. Kawabata, Deputy Managing Director, Toyota Kirloskar Motor.
The Toyota Corolla is equipped with the VVT-i systems developed by Toyota. It enables engines to produce more power on demand, more economy and lower emissions overall. It works in conjunction with the engine's electronic management system. And since the Toyota-developed VVT-i technology offers continuously variable timing, it ensures optimum engine adjustment over a full range of driving conditions be it in the city or uphill.
