Nissan Figaro
The Nissan Figaro is a two-door Convertible convertible made by Nissan in 1991 it was based in the Nissan Micra also known as March.
| Nissan Figaro (E-FK10) | |
|---|---|
 Nissan Figaro finished in Pale Aqua (summer). | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Nissan |
| Production | 1991[1] 20,073 produced |
| Assembly | Oppama Plant, Yokosuka, Kanagawa, Japan |
| Designer | Naoki Sakai and Shoji Takahashi |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | City car |
| Body style | 2-door fixed-profile convertible |
| Layout | FF layout |
| Related | |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 987 cc MA10ET turbo I4 |
| Transmission | 3-speed automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,300 mm (90.6 in) |
| Length | 3,740 mm (147.2 in) |
| Width | 1,630 mm (64.2 in) |
| Height | 1,365 mm (53.7 in) |
| Curb weight | 810 kg (1,790 lb) |
History and Features
changeThe Nissan Figaro made its debut on Tokyo Motor Show in 1989 it was based on the first generation of the Nissan Micra it has a retro design simillar to the 1930s and 1950s cars.[2] it also has a 1.0 liter turbocharged engine that has 75 hp and a three speed automatic transmission.[3] it has features like a CD player air conditioning and a chrome-trimmed tachometer that has a inset clock.
The car also has 4 colors which are Topaz Mist (autumn), Emerald Green (spring), Pale Aqua (summer) and Lapis Grey (winter).[4] and it is one of Nissan`s "pike cars" alongside the Nissan Pao Nissan Be-1 and Nissan S-Cargo.[5]
Markets
changeThe Nissan Figaro in all its production was sold only in Japan but it has been grey imported to the United Kingdom and Ireland[6] and it was also exported to other right-hand markets (in some cases as a left-hand car) outside japan.[7] [8]
Discontinuation
changeThe Nissan Figaro was produced only in 1991 with the production ending on the same year as a result 20.073 units of the car were made.[9]
References
change- ↑ Saarinen, Martin (6 July 2016). "Cult classic: celebrating 25 years of the Nissan Figaro". Auto Express. Retrieved 3 November 2023.
- ↑ "Nissan Figaro at 30: plotting the retro roadster's history". Autocar. Retrieved 2023-08-29.
- ↑ Printz, Larry (June 21, 2018). "Why you should want the adorable Nissan Figaro". Hagerty.com. Retrieved November 17, 2019.
- ↑ "Nissan Figaro for Sale 1991". duncanimports.com. Retrieved 2019-01-01.
- ↑ Patton, Phil (March 18, 2011). "Nissan's Cartoon Cars, Once So Hip". The New York Times. Archived from the original on 2013-01-23.
- ↑ "Buying a used Nissan Figaro". The Irish Times. Retrieved 2023-08-29.
- ↑ "LHD – A look a left hand drive Nissan Figaros - LHD – A look a left hand drive Nissan Figaros - Figaro Owners Club". Retrieved 2022-07-04.
- ↑ "LHD – A look a left hand drive Nissan Figaros - LHD – A look a left hand drive Nissan Figaros - Figaro Owners Club". Retrieved 2022-07-04.
- ↑ Dodd, Mark (April 15, 2017). "Nissan Figaro FK10 VIN Table". GTR-Registry.com. Retrieved November 24, 2019.