The History Of Nissan BE-1


The Nissan Be-1 is a retro-styled automobile from Nissan Motors. The Be-1 was one of three fashionable spinoffs of the K10 Micra — the Figaro and Pao being the other two. Like the Figaro, the Be-1 was sold without the Nissan name.

The engine was the 1.0L (987cc) MA10S, and a 3-speed automatic transmission or 5-speed manual transmission was also supplied. This engine produced 52PS (51hp/ 38kW) at 6000 rpm and 76N·m (56ft·lbf) at 3600 rpm.

It was designed as a fashionable city car in the mold of the Figaro, requiring just 4.4m (14.4ft) to turn around and delivering up to 48mpg (4.9L/ 100km) in the city and 74mpg (3.2L/ 100km) at a steady 60km/ h (37mph).

The chassis included rack and pinion steering, independent suspension with struts in front and 4-links and coil springs in back. Disc brakes were used at front, and Drum Brakes were used at rear.

Type: NISSAN E-BK-10

Specific model codes:

  • BK10RHF (5MT)
  • BK10RHFW (5MT w/ canvas top)
  • BK10RHA (3AT)
  • BK10RHAW (3AT w/ canvas top)
  • Length: 3635 mm
  • Width: 1580 mm
  • Height: 1395 mm (w/ canvas top 1420 mm)
  • Wheelbase: 2300 mm
  • Ground clearance: 165 mm
  • Front tread: 1365 mm
  • Rear tread: 1350 mm
  • Weight: MT 670 kg, (w/ canvas top 680 kg), AT 700 (w/ canvas top 710 kg)
  • Gross weight: MT 945 kg (w/ canvas top 955 kg), AT 975 kg (w/ canvas top 985 kg)
  • Capacity: 5 people
  • Minimum turning radius: 4.4 m
  • Fuel consumption (according to Japanese rule 10.15): (5MT) 20.5 km/ L (48.2 mpg); (3AT) 16.5 km/ L (38.8 mpg); (3AT w/ canvas top) 15.0 km/ L (35.3 mpg)
  • Fuel consumption at a steady 60 km/ h (37 mph): (5MT) 31.4 km/ L (73.9 mpg); (3AT) 25.4km/ L (59.7 mpg)
  • Engine type: MA10S
  • Water cooled OHC inline-4 cylinder
  • Bore x Stroke: 68.0 mm x 68.0 mm (2.68 x 2.68 in)
  • Volume displacement: 987 cm³ (60.2 cui)
  • Compression ratio: 9.5
  • Highest outputs: 52 PS (38 kW) at 6000 rpm
  • Max. torque: 7.6 kgf·m (75 N·m/ 101 ft·lbf) at 3600 rpm
  • Electronically controlled carburetor (ECC)
  • Fuel tank capacity: unleaded regular, 40 L (10.6 US gal)
  • Rack and pinion steering
  • Rear suspension: independent, 4 link coil type
  • Front suspension: struts
  • Disc brakes front and rear
  • Tire size: 165/ 70R12 front and rear
  • Note: The electric canvas top became available in March 1987.
  • Body color: Pumpkin Yellow, Tomato Red, Hydrangea Blue, Onion White (all with black interior; steel wheels were painted in body color)

･Climate Control

･Pure tron and type of small leaving untouched (* air cleaner)

･Specially designed analog alarm clock (detachable).

･Rear (various kinds) reception desk/ mudguard

･Plastic visor (set smoke type for reception desk door)

･Exhaust tip made of stainless steel

･Roof rack (maximum load 30 kg)

･Ski rack (for up to four sets of skis)

･Surf board rack (for up to four surf boards)

･Be-1 decal kit

･Door side backing (made of vinyl leather and dark gray)

･Special trunk lining (with detaching rack)

･Special floor carpet

･Be-1 cushion (rug and attachment)

･Special cup holder (one-touch type)

･Norsmorcarboccs

･Sill protectors

･Two kinds of fashion seat covers (natural crossing ..one.. beige) (stripe handle for casual knit, front seat)

･Two kinds of mouton seat covers (front and rear seats)

･Bosch 35W fog lamps (with white or yellow lenses)

･Suparsailchan

･Rear window screen (silver half mirror type)

･Rear window shade

･License plate brackets (front/ rear)

･Body cover (silver, made of polyester)

･Static electricity prevention key cover (for spare key)

･Winter braid (left of wiper/ right)

･Seat belt pad (gray Malun)

･Hartigaid (driver's side/ passenger's side) "for note and adjustment of height of seat belt"

･Family set (portable potty)

･First-aid kit (emergency set)

･Electric tool for wet towel of cooling and warm using combinedly

･100W　plug-in for electric appliances.

･300W plug-in (use only possible with battery directly connected and car not in motion).

  • Optional audio systems

･Exclusive audio rack (floor putting type)

･AM radio (one speaker)

･AM/ FM multi-radio (two speakers)

･Combination stereo + equalizer (special component)(four speakers)

･Portable CD combination stereo + equalizer + player (four speakers)

･Combination stereo (four speakers)

･Portable CD combination stereo + deck (four speakers)

･･Portable combination stereo + CD player (four speakers)

･Brand name of tuner + deck + equalizer +"City connection *" * system of amplifier (×2) component (four speakers)




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