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| − | '''Nissan Figaro. 1991 (prod. 20,000). 2-door convertible. F/F, 987 cm³ (4 cyl. OHC).''' Based on [[Nissan March]] platform and mechanicals, a small roadster apeing 1950s’ French convertibles, tapping in to Japanese retro craze and buyers’ demand for unusual cars. Designed by Shoji Takahashi. Not built to last, considering it was a fashion item, and many wound up abroad. Turbocharged engine. Limited production, with 8,000 planned; 12,000 added to run. Originally sold by lottery in Japan due to high demand. | + | '''Nissan Figaro. 1991 (prod. 20,000). 2-door convertible. F/F, 987 cm³ (I4 OHC).''' Based on [[Nissan March (K10)]] platform and mechanicals, a small roadster apeing 1950s’ French convertibles, tapping in to Japanese retro craze and buyers’ demand for unusual cars. Designed by Shoji Takahashi. Not built to last, considering it was a fashion item, and many wound up abroad. Turbocharged engine. Limited production, with 8,000 planned; 12,000 added to run. Originally sold by lottery in Japan due to high demand. |
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Latest revision as of 12:20, 23 November 2013
Nissan Figaro. 1991 (prod. 20,000). 2-door convertible. F/F, 987 cm³ (I4 OHC). Based on Nissan March (K10) platform and mechanicals, a small roadster apeing 1950s’ French convertibles, tapping in to Japanese retro craze and buyers’ demand for unusual cars. Designed by Shoji Takahashi. Not built to last, considering it was a fashion item, and many wound up abroad. Turbocharged engine. Limited production, with 8,000 planned; 12,000 added to run. Originally sold by lottery in Japan due to high demand.
Manufacturing location: Yokohama, Japan
Marque: Nissan
q.v. Nissan Be-1, Nissan S-Cargo, Nissan Pao
