Go! Nissan Micra

Micra is the supermini made by one of Japan's leading car manufacturer Nissan since 1982 . Micra is the international name for Nissan March after it was sold outside Japan and Southeast Asia. Micra is also popular in Europe after NMUK plant was built in Sunderland, England in 1992. The next generation Nissan Micra is due in 2009,and is expected to be built at the NMUK plant in Sunderland.

Engine

Engine Code	CR12DE
No. of cylinders, configuration	4, in line
Valves per cylinder	4
Air intake system	-
Engine Capacity / cm3	1240
Bone x stroke (mm)	71.0 x 78.3
Max. engine power (kW(PS)/min-1)	48(65)5200 & 59(80)5200
Max. torque (Nm/min-1)	110/3600
Compression ratio	9.9:1
Fuel type	Unleaded Petrol RON 95
Ignition system / Intake system (Diesel)	Electronic, distributor less type
Fuel supply	Multi point injection
Emission Control system	3-way catalyst
Emissions Level	EU4

Clutch type (AT)	Dry plate, mechanical (Torque converter with lock-up)
Transmission	5-speed manual (4-speed electronic automatic)
Gear ration - 1st (AT)	3.727 (2.861)
Gear ratio - 2nd (AT)	2.048 (1.562)
Gear ration - 3rd (AT)	1.393 (1.000)
Gear ratio - 4th (AT)	1.029 (0.697)
Gear ratio - 5th (AT)	0.821 (–)
Gear ratio - reverse (AT)	3.545 (2.310)
Transfer ratio	-
Final drive ratio (AT)	4.067 (4.072)
Driven Wheels	Front

Chassis

Suspension - front	Independent Mac Pherson strut, coil springs
Suspension - rear	Torsion beam axle, coil springs
Steering	Electric Power assisted rack & pinion
Braking system	Disc front, drum rear, diagonal circuit, power assisted with ABS
Stability control system (option)	Option for 80PS version
Wheel size (option)	STD: 14x5J, 15x5.5J St, 16x6J Al (OPT: 15x5.5J Al, 16x6J Al)
Tyre size (option)	STD:165/70R14,175/60R1

Weights and Dimensions

Luggage space - max. height to p/shelf - mm	638
Luggage space - max. height to headlining - mm	982
Luggage capacity - (option) (VDA) - l	251 (371)
Luggage capacity - max. with folded seats (VDA) - l	584
cd	0.33
frontal area - me2	2.08
Fuel tank capacity - l	46
Luggage space - max. width - mm	1011
Kerb weight min./max. (AT) 2) - kg	946/1032 (991/1051)
Gross Vehicle Weight (AT) - kg	1475 (1490)
Max. pay load (AT) 2) - kg	529 (499)
Max. axle weight - front - kg	840
Max. axle weight - rear - kg	780
Max. trailer weight - braked (AT) - kg	800 (350)
Max. trailer weight - unbraked (AT) - kg	510 (350)
Max. vert. load on coupling point - kg	50
Max. roof load	50
Overall length - mm	3719 (Std Bumper)
Overall width - mm	1660
Overall height - mm	1540
Wheelbase - mm	2430
Track - front - mm	1470 (14” wheel) / 1460 (15” wheel) / 1450 (16” wheel)
Track - rear - mm	1458 (14” wheel) / 1448 (15” wheel) / 1438 (16” wheel)
Luggage space - max. length (option) - mm	780

Performance

Fuel Consumption 3)	-
Urban cycle (AT) - l/100km	7.4 (-)
Extra-urban (AT) - l/100km	5.1 (-)
Combined (AT) - l/100km	5.9 (-)
CO2 mass emission (AT) - g/km	139 (-)
Max. speed (AT) km/h	154 (-)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h (AT) - sec	16.3 (-)
Min. turning circle (kerb to kerb) - m	9.2 (16” wheel = 10.1)

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The Friendliest Spark-EV Panda

The Panda is a fully electric, full speed vehicle, equipped with air-bags, heat, air conditioning, electric windows, door-locks, and premium stereo. This is one of the Spark-Electric Vehicles famous car which environmental friendly and affordable. The Panda looks like a Smart cars and can be bought for $ 21,950.

Specifications
Dimension (L*W*H): 118*63*62 inches
Wheelbase: 80 Inches
Tread Width: 55 Inches, Front & Rear
Max. Speed: 25/35MPH (Reduced from 80MPH Pending NHTSA Certification)
Passengers: 4
Wheels / Tires: 195/50/R15
Net Weight: 1670 lbs.
Brakes: 4-Wheel Hydraulic Disc
Regenerative Braking: YES - Programmable
Stopping Distance: 60 ft Full Speed/Load
Turning Radius: 8 Feet!
Max Grade 30°
Motor: A/C Induction
Volts - 288/540 Peak
Amps - 105 RMS, 250 Peak
30kw Nominal, 60kw peak
Torque - 110ft/lb rated / 215ft/lb Peak
RPM - 2700-5000
Engine Cooling - Water/Glycol
Electric System: 300V Drive, 12V Accessory
Battery: LiFePo4
Charger: 110v 20A (Household)
Controller: 288V Fully Programmable
Charging Time: 8-10 Hours
Battery life: 2500+ Full Drain & Recharge
Distance Per Charge: 125+ Miles
Speed Control: Pedal Control
Warranty: 1-Year Unlimited
2-Year Battery / Controller
Vehicle Title MCO/MSO
OPTION DMFC Direct Methanol Fuel Cell
1.5kW on-board Battery Charger

See the site: http://www.spark-ev.com/panda.html

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Chinise Mini Cars on Show Part 2

The Shung Huan " Little Aristocrat"
The "little aristocrat" is china's version of smart cars. It looks like the smart car at the first impression but with slight improvement on the style and specs. The "little aristocrat" is less expensive than the original smart car with a price of around 30,690rmb(still unsure of the price). This car is very promising when it first shown in Shanghai and sure will be a big hit to urban shopping and business ventures. Changhe "Ideal Car"

Changhe Motors is a car manufacturer in Jingdezhen City, Jiangxi Province,China. It was also supplier of Suzuki Motors Japan which able to make 2 cars through their joint ventures and one of them is the Ideal. The Ideal with its 1.4 L four cylinder engine is popular in latin america particularly Mexico through the Viribus as a distrubutor. The Ideal is laso getting popularity in Venezuela. This car is popular among middle class moms in china which usually used to pick their children in school and going to the market. Ideal was sold for only 30,980rmb to 40,580rmb with engines starting from 800cc. Chery Wow

Chery had been producing mini cars with the success of the QQ3 and QQ6. In 2005 Shanghai Motor Show, Chery Wow was one of the cars that attracted many people due to its new and unique design that fits every chinise car addicts. Chery Wow is also known as the Chery S16.

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Chinise Mini Cars on Show Part 1

I was searching for some cool stuffs in the net when i was fascinated to this mini cars from China. Chinese mini car manufacturers are getting popular expecially in their neighboring countries such as Japan and Korea and as far as the Northern America particularly US. The Chinise Manfacturers gaining good reputation as they are trying to get solution to the increasing population around the urban areas. Mini cars are the solutions to increasing problem of traffic in Beijing and Shanghai.
Manufaturers such as the Chang'an, Chung Huan, Chery and Byd are just the few mini cars manufacturers that make a big wave around the world. Many said the chinise cars are less expensive and stylish than their euro mini car manufacturer counterparts.
Today, im showcasing the pride of the giant country. Here are the sample cars:

Byd FLYER

Flyer is the Byd Auto first mini car version. The production started in 1998 in Xian, China. The car was also sold in russia and in Europe particularly Ukraine.

Engines:
* HH368QA1- 796 cc - 29.5 kW (40 hp) - 4L/100km
* LJ465Q-1ANE1 - 1100 cc - 38.5 kW (52 hp) - 5L/100km
* HH465Q-2E - 1100 cc - 38.5 kW (52 hp) - 5L/100km
Transmission(s)
5-speed manual
4-speed manual
4-speed automatic
Wheelbase 2300 mm (90.6 in)
Length 3605 mm (141.9 in)
Width 1468 mm (57.8 in)
Height 1470 mm (57.9 in)
Curb weight 720 kg (1587 lb)
Fuel capacity 30 Litres

Chang ' An Ben Ben Chang'an Ben Ben Ben ben is one of Chang' an Motor Group successful car up to date when it was released last year hitting up 8,000 units sold just in few months. It was said to be one of the stylish and goodlooking mini car ever made by China with a market price of 49,000 rmb. The Chang' an also released the Ben Ben sport at a very affordable price. The Ben Ben specs will be posted soon.

Thanks to www.chinacartimes.com

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