On 14th December 1983, the birth of the iconic Maruti 800 has remained one of the most successful cars India has ever seen.
Maruti 800, with its tiny engine and front-wheel-drive format, was economical, affordable, and (relatively) spacious.
Maruti 800 was launched at a price of Rs. 48,000 A moderately hefty sum back in the day.
History Of Indian Automobile Design (1983)