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Encyclopedia > Nissan Figaro
Figaro
1991 Figaro
Manufacturer Nissan Motor Company
Production 1991
Related Nissan Be-1
Nissan Pao
Nissan Micra

The Nissan Figaro is a small retro car manufactured by Nissan Motors using the underpinnings of their Micra supermini. Nissan Figaro front File links The following pages link to this file: Nissan Figaro Categories: GFDL images ... Automakers, also known as carmakers, automobile manufacturers, motor manufacturers, or the automobile industry are companies that design and manufacture automobiles. ... Nissan, or Nissan Group (nichiyo-kai) was one of Japans most powerful business grouping, called keiretsu, founded by Yoshisuke Aikawa. ... The Nissan Be-1 is a retro-styled automobile from Nissan Motor Company. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... The Nissan Micra is a supermini produced by the Japanese automaker Nissan Motors since 1982. ... Retro is a term used to describe the culture of the past. ... Nissan Motor Co. ... The Nissan Micra is a supermini produced by the Japanese automaker Nissan Motors since 1982. ... 1996 Volkswagen Polo, a popular modern European supermini A supermini is a European hatchback car category. ...

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Overview

Front view of a Nissan Figaro. Misawa, Japan (October 2004).
Front view of a Nissan Figaro. Misawa, Japan (October 2004).

The Figaro was introduced at the 1989 Tokyo Motor Show under the slogan "Back to the Future". It was built by a Nissan special projects group called Pike Factory, who also produced other niche automobiles such as the Be-1, Pao and S-Cargo. Only four colours were available: Topaz Mist, Emerald Green, Pale Aqua and Lapis Grey. The least popular was Topaz Mist, which now has become the most sought-after version. Image File history File links Size of this preview: 800 × 510 pixel Image in higher resolution (2201 × 1404 pixel, file size: 197 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Front view of a Nissan Figaro. ... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 800 × 510 pixel Image in higher resolution (2201 × 1404 pixel, file size: 197 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Front view of a Nissan Figaro. ... Miss Veedol Marker Misawa (三沢市; -shi) is a city located in Aomori prefecture in Tohoku region of Japan. ... The Tokyo Motor Show is an annual auto show held in November in Tokyo, Japan. ... The Nissan Be-1 is a retro-styled automobile from Nissan Motor Company. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ...


The Figaro was equipped with leather seats, air conditioning, CD player and a retractable roof. It was designed by Shoji Takahashi, who won a design competition with the car. Modern leather-working tools Leather is a material created through the tanning of hides and skins of animals, primarily cattlehide. ... Note: in the broadest sense, air conditioning can refer to any form of heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning. ... CD, DVD and SACD player A Compact Disc player (often written as compact disc player), or CD player, is an electronic device which plays audio Compact Discs. ... 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL 500 A Retractable Hardtop (also known as a coupe convertible and coupe cabriolet) refers to a car with a movable roof for a convertible that is made of plastic or metal. ...


The engine was Nissan's MA10ET, a turbocharged 1.0 L (987 cc) I4. The MA is a all aluminium straight-4 SOHC 0. ... Turbocharger Cut-away A turbocharger is a device used in internal-combustion engines to increase the power output of the engine by increasing the mass of oxygen and fuel entering the engine. ... The straight-4 or inline-4 is an internal combustion engine with four cylinders aligned in one row. ...


Only 8,000 were originally available with an additional 12,000 added to production numbers to meet demand.



Specifications

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  • Car name form: Nissan Motor E-FK10
  • Transmission: 3-speed, automatic

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Size

  • Width: 1630 mm (64.17 in)
  • Length: 3740 mm (147.25 in)
  • Height: 1365 mm (53.74 in)
  • Interior Width: 1310 mm (51.57 in)
  • Interior Height: 1130 mm (44.49 in)
  • Wheelbase: 2300 mm (90.55 in)
  • Treadwidth: Front: 1335 mm (52.56 in), Rear: 1350 mm (53.15 in)
  • Ground clearance: 150 mm (5.91 in)
  • Riding Capacity: Four people

Weight

  • Unladen weight (empty car): 810 kg (1786 lb)
  • Max laden weight : 1235 kg (2723 lb)
  • Max rolling weight : 1835 kg (4045 lb)
  • Max load (front axle) : 620 kg (1367 lb)
  • Max load (rear axle) : 625 kg (1378 lb)
  • Max trailer weight (with brakes) : 310 kg (683 lb)
  • Max trailer weight (without brakes) : 600 kg (1323 lb)

Performance

  • Turning Circle (Kerb-to-Kerb): 4.7 m (15 ft 5 in)
  • Fuel Economy: 7.4 l/100km (38.1 imp. mpg/ 32 US mpg)
  • Fuel consumption rate: 60 km/h running, on level ground: 4.1 l/100km (68.9 imp. mpg / 57.6 US mpg)

Engine

  • Engine Model: MA10ET (Turbocharged)
  • Engine Type: Water-cooled in-line 4 cylinder, SOHC
  • Bore and Stroke: 68.0 mm x 68.0 mm
  • Total Displacement: 987 cc
  • Compression Ratio: 8.0:1
  • Max Power (ps/rpm): 76/6000 (75 hp)
  • Max Torque (kgm/rpm): 10.8/4400 (78 ft·lbf)
  • Fuel Delivery: ECCS
  • Fuel Type/Capacity: Regular Unleaded/40L (8.8 imp. gal. / 10.6 US gal.)

The MA is a all aluminium straight-4 SOHC 0. ...

Various devices

  • Steering: Rack and pinion
  • Suspension: Four-wheel independent
    • Front: Strut-type
    • Rear: 4-link, with stabilizer bar (anti-sway bar)
    • Front Wheel Drive
  • Brakes: Ventilated front discs
  • Tire size: 165/70R12 77H
    • Cold climate spec: 155SR12

Rack and pinion animation A rack and pinion is a pair of gears which convert rotational motion into linear motion. ...

Colors

Exterior body colors:

  • Emerald Green (6K8)
  • Pale Aqua (6K9)
  • Lapis Gray (7K0)
  • Topaz Mist (7K1)

Interior colors:

  • Main color:
    • White (Q)
  • The following parts come the same color as the exterior body:
    • Top of dashboard
    • Steering wheel horn button
    • Seat piping
    • Carpet

Options

  • Uniquely designed CD/Tape/Radio stereo (dealer option)
  • Manually-retractable trunk tray

Features

  • Safety equipment and front seat restraints
    • Three point seat belts
    • Rear seat: Three point seat belts
    • Driver's seat belt not fastened warning (buzzer)
  • High-mount stoplamp
  • Genuine leather seats standard equipment.
  • Low mount head rest for classic appearance.
  • Synthetic leather piping is used for the prevention of leather fatigue.
  • High quality paint on interior and exterior.

Mechanism

  • Retractable top which became one of Figaro's unique trademarks
    • External design completely hidden in trunk.
    • Equipped with a double lock and warning buzzer as a safety feature.
    • Secondary hood latch designed so the hood should not open while driving or by accidental activation.
  • Rear window defroster on glass.

Body

  • Flush mount apron and flush mount fender.
  • Fiber glass resin material is used with an outer gel coat.
  • Resulting in durable low maintenance body components.
  • Fluoroplastic paint is used.

Special mentions

  • There was a limited release of the Figaro to 20,000 in the whole country.
  • By the end of August 1991 the car was divided into three portions.
  • The sold form was taken.

Manufacturer option

  • Manual air conditioner
  • Air cleaner (pure tron)
  • Seat bag hanging type (SR-1)
  • CD combination stereo deck
  • 6x4 inch speaker kits
  • Aluminum loading wheel/12×4.5

Jo/s=45 mm Special spoke type/silver

  • Steel wheel 12x4.50B For tire in winter
  • Air valve for tire in winter
  • Wheel nut (for tire in winter)
  • Full wheel cover For tire in winter (white)
  • Half wheel cover /chrome plating (for tire in winter)
  • Steel chain (band addition)

For 155 for 165/70R12/SR12

  • Suparsailchan For 155 for 165/70R12/SR12
  • Ring super-X For 165/70R12 and for 155SR12
  • Luggage room lamp Hitai (white lens) and attachment set
  • 100 km/h Speed alarm
  • Cigarette lighter

Exterior options

  • Rear side protector Pub mirror Totono
  • Door mirror cover (chrome plating)
  • Door steering wheel protector (stainless steel)
  • Fillet Ttomorl (stainless steel) reception desk set
  • Fillet Ttomorl (stainless steel) rear set
  • Door edge lace (stainless steel)
  • Roof visor (stainless steel)
  • Headlight visor (stainless steel)
  • Floor mats with car name logo (front and rear)
  • Trunk-mounted ski rack (for two ski sets)
  • Body cover (silver-colored polyester)
  • Accent stripe seeming type (reception desk rear set)
  • Decal kit owners plate (aluminum) Car name logo 1000Turbo character
  • Winter braid Right and left expert 475 mm
  • Corner Paul Design type
  • Numberplate rim for reception desk (stainless steel)

Interior options

  • Floor carpet (sherbet orange/silver gray)
  • Kick plate (stainless steel)
  • Half seat cover (one knitting ..silver gray.. race part.) gray & orange and suede. preparing.
  • Cushion (rug)
  • Rear window screen (brown with car name logo)
  • Instorroatorei Net type
  • Cup holder (one big or regular size can and with putting small articles) (CDs can be stored.)
  • Beige leather covers for steering wheel, shift knob, and parking lever
  • Yashetoboccs Beige (combination skin)
  • Child safety seat (blue/pink)
  • Junior safety seat (blue/pink)
  • Trunk tray (body cover storage band addition)
  • First-aid kit (A/B type emergency set (A case insertion/B backing type)
  • Big bag (seat similar combination skin/A2 size)
  • Staff bag set (seat similar combination skin) (A4/A6 glasses case)
  • Owners bag Seat similar combination (skin)
  • Automobile inspection certificate putting

(seat similar combination skin/door pocket storage type)

  • Petit-Cotte Pittorre (carwash and wax cliff articles set)

B set for A set/wax for carwash

  • Car care set (with genuine leather cleaner)
  • Day planner (seat similar combination skin)
  • Handicap mirror (with car name logo)

Famous drivers

1991 Figaro
1991 Figaro

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BBC - h2g2 - The Nissan Figaro (1274 words)
The Nissan Figaro has been referred to as a 'retro fashion car', and was born out of the Japanese 'boutique' movement in car design - sub-compact vehicles (such as Honda's Beat, Mitsubishi's Minica Dangan and Suzuki's Cappuccino) were based on the mechanical components of mainstream cars, but were externally very different.
Nissan announced that they were to produce 20,000 Figaros (to be released in three batches, between February and September 1991), but demand was so great that potential users had to enter a lottery in order to win the chance to buy the new car, which was priced at 1,870,000 yen (£10,000).
The Figaro was produced in four colours: lapis grey (it's lilac when the sun shines, honest), pale aqua (light blue), emerald (pale green) and the rarer topaz mist (a sort of caramel colour).
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