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    Nissan Micra LX (1997) price & specs

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    Overview

    The 1997 Nissan Micra LX is a front-wheel drive, 3-door Hatchback that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970. The Nissan Micra is regarded as a small car built in Great Britain with prices starting at $14,990 before on-road costs.

    This Nissan Micra is powered by a 1.3L 4-cylinder engine that has 55 kW of power (at 6000 rpm) and 103 Nm of torque (at 4000 rpm) via a Five-speed Manual transmission. It has a 42L fuel tank

    The Nissan Micra measures 1430mm (56.3 inches) in height, 3695mm (145.5 inches) in length, 1585mm (62.4 inches) in width with a 2360mm (92.9 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 810kg (1785.7 lbs) of unladen weight. The Micra LX comes standard with 155/70 R13 front tyres and 155/70 R13 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, 100,000 km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    64.33 - 67.9 kW/t
    64.33 kW/t
    73.8 kW/t
    Boot Space
    206 litres
    206 litres
    240 litres
    Price
    $14,990 - $19,990
    $13,990
    $19,990
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    100,000 km
    100,000 km

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    Dimensions

    3,695 mm
    1,585 mm
    1,430 mm
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length3,695 mm
    Overall Width1,585 mm
    Overall Height1,430 mm
    Wheelbase2,360 mm
    Turning Circle9,200 mm
    Load Capacity490 mm

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    1.3L, 5-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD

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    Catalytic Converter

    Type: 3-Way

    Emission Control Level

    Standard Met: Adr 79/01

    Engine

    Bore Engine: 71
    Engine (cc): 1275
    Compression Ratio: 9.5
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine (L): 1.3
    Engine Location: Front
    Number of Cylinders: 4
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Engine Orientation: Transverse
    Stroke Engine: 80.5
    Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam

    Fuel

    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Fuel Type: Unleaded

    Fuel System

    Ignition Type: Electronic
    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection

    Fuel Tanks

    Main Capacity Gal: 11.1
    Main Capacity (L): 42
    Main Type: Total

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    Clock

    Type: Digital

    Instrument Cluster

    Type: Analogue

    Odometer

    Number of Odometers: 1

    Oil Pressure

    Type: Warning Light

    Water Temperature

    Type: Gauge

    Fuel Consumption

    AS 2877 Combined (L/100km): 4.5
    AS 2877 Combined (mpg): 52
    AS 2877 Country Highway (L/100km): 4.5
    AS 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 52
    AS 2877 Standard: As 2877
    AS 2877 Urban (L/100km): 6.1
    AS 2877 Urban (mpg): 39

    Fuel Economy

    AS 2877 City (L/100km): 6.1
    AS 2877 Highway (L/100km): 4.5

    Power

    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 75
    Maximum Power (kW): 55
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 103
    Measurement Standard: EEC
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4000

    Drive

    Driven Wheels: Front

    Transmission

    1st Gear Ratio: 3.333
    2nd Gear Ratio: 1.955
    3rd Gear Ratio: 1.286
    4th Gear Ratio: 0.927
    5th Gear Ratio: 0.756
    Number of Speeds: 5
    Reverse Gear Ratio: 3.895
    Type: Manual

    Disc Brakes

    Number of Disc Brakes: 2

    Steering Wheel

    Height Adjustment: yes
    Type: Plastic

    Suspension

    Location: Front
    Front Spring Type: Coil
    Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Front Type: Strut
    Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
    Location: Rear
    Rear Spring Type: Coil
    Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Rear Type: Multi-Link
    Rear Wheel Dependence: Rigid

    Tires

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Tire Profile: 70
    Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: T
    Front Wheels Tire Width: 155
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 70
    Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: T
    Rear Wheels Tire Width: 155

    Wheels

    Front Covers: Full
    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 13
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 5
    Rear Covers: Full
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 13
    Rear Rim Type: Steel
    Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 5

    Body Style

    Body Type: Hatchback
    Local Body Type: Hatchback

    Mud Flaps

    Front Mud Flaps Location: Front
    Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear

    Bumpers

    Front Bumper Colour: Black
    Location: Front
    Front Bumper Rubbing Strip: yes
    Rear Bumper Colour: Black
    Location: Rear
    Rear Bumper Rubbing Strip: yes

    Ashtray

    Location: Front

    Cigar Lighter

    Illuminated Front Seat Lighter: yes
    Location: Front Seats

    Courtesy Lights

    Number of Door Switches: 2

    Illuminated Entry System

    Interior: yes

    Cargo Capacity

    Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 0
    Rear Seat Down (L): 0
    Rear Seat Down to Lower Window (cu ft): 0
    Rear Seat Down to Lower Window (L): 0
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 7.3
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 206

    External Dimensions

    Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 9200
    Front Track (in): 53.5
    Front Track (mm): 1360
    Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 30.2
    Overall Height (in): 56.3
    Overall Height (mm): 1430
    Overall Length (in): 145.5
    Overall Length (mm): 3695
    Overall Width (in): 62.4
    Overall Width (mm): 1585
    Rear Track (in): 52.2
    Rear Track (mm): 1325
    Wheelbase (in): 92.9
    Wheelbase (mm): 2360

    Internal Dimensions

    Front Headroom (in): 38.2
    Front Headroom (mm): 970
    Rear Headroom (in): 35.8
    Rear Headroom (mm): 910

    Exterior Door Handles

    Color: Black

    Headlights

    Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
    Configuration: Single
    Lens Type: Conventional

    Paint

    Type: Gloss

    Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery

    Material: Cloth/Felt

    Door Mirrors/Cameras

    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Black
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Internally Adjustable
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Black
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Internally Adjustable

    Sun Visors

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Windshield Wipers

    Number of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2

    Weights

    Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1300
    Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 2866
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 810
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 1786

    Antenna

    Type: Telescopic

    Audio Anti-Theft Protection

    Type: Code

    Audio System

    ARI/EON: yes
    Cassette Player: yes
    Cassette Automatic Reverse: yes
    Radio Type: Am/Fm
    System Type: Stereo

    Speakers

    Number of Speakers: 2

    Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf

    Type: Rigid

    Door Panel Trim

    Material: Plastic

    Floor Covering

    Load Area: Textile
    Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile

    Load Area Side Covering

    Type: Textile

    Front Airbag

    Location: Driver

    Front Seat Belts

    Driver Height Adjustable: yes
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point

    Head Restraints

    Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
    Front Seats Location: Front Seats

    Rear Seat Belts

    Center Operation: Static
    Center Seat Position: Centre
    Center Type: lap
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point

    Front Seat

    Driver Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
    Location: Driver
    Driver Front Seat Reclining: yes
    Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
    Passenger Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Front Seat Reclining: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket

    Seat Upholstery

    Additional Seat Material: Cloth
    Main Seat Material: Cloth

    Seating

    Capacity: 5

    Console

    Location: Dashboard
    Dashboard Storage: Open
    Dashboard Type: Full
    Location: Floor
    Floor Storage: Open
    Floor Type: Full

    Door Pockets Bins

    Location: Driver

    Glove Compartment

    Lid: yes

    Ventilation System

    Number of Fan Speeds: 4
    Recirculation Setting: yes

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