My Herbie
My ride is a 1997 Nissan Micra/March. It was imported from Japan and was only converted to left-hand drive. Herbie is a very reliable car with an excellent handling.
Specifications:
| Engine |
CG13DE: DOHC 16valve 1275cc 4 cylinder |
| Bore & Stroke (mm) |
71.0 x 80.5 |
| Compression ratio |
9.5:1 |
| Block |
Alloy |
| Head |
Alloy |
| Firing order |
1, 3, 4, 2 |
| Power (kw) |
55 @ 6000rpm |
| Torque (Nm) |
103 @ 4000rpm |
| Drivetrain |
Front wheel drive
RS5F30A gearbox open centre differential |
| Gearbox |
4 speed automatic, CVT |
| Front suspension |
Macpherson struts and swaybar |
| Rear suspension |
5 link beam axle with panhard rod and swaybar |
| Front brakes |
solid discs |
| Rear brakes |
drums |
| Fuel capacity (L) |
42 |
| Fuel consumption (L/100km) |
Highway: 4.5, City: 6.1 |
| Turning circle (m) |
9.4 |
| Steering wheel turns lock to lock |
3.1
|
| 0 - 100 Km/h (sec) |
10.7 |
| 400m (sec) |
17.37 |
| Overall Length (mm) |
3695 |
| Overall Width (mm) |
1585 |
| Overall Height (mm) |
1430 |
| Front Track (mm) |
1360 |
| Rear Track (mm) |
1325 |
Future Plans:
I am planning to upgrade Herbie to make him a Nissan Verita. To all of you guys out there who can give me information on where to buy lower cost Nissan Verita body kits and parts please let me know. Thanks.
Photo Gallery:
Page 2 - Exterior
Page 3 - Interior
Page 4 - Engine
