Engineering:Nissan 126X
| Nissan 126X | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Nissan |
| Production | 1970 1 built |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Concept car |
| Body style | Coupe |
| Layout | Transversely Mounted Rear Engine, AWD |
| Doors | Canopy |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 3.0 L L-series OHC I6 |
| Power output | 180 PS (132 kW)[1][2] |
| Transmission | 5-speed Manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,800 mm (110.2 in) |
| Length | 4,890 mm (192.5 in) |
| Width | 1,940 mm (76.4 in) |
| Height | 1,135 mm (44.7 in) |
| |uk|Kerb|Curb}} weight | 1,601 kg (3,530 lb) |
The Nissan 126X is a concept car built by Nissan in 1970.
Design
The 126X features an angular, wedge design like many other concept cars of the time. It has a strip of lights along the hood that light up with either 3 red, 2 yellow, or 5 green lights depending on whether the vehicle is braking, at constant speed, or accelerating respectively. Similar strips were also included on the rear sides. It also features a front hinged canopy door that encompasses the roof, windscreen and the panels down to the sills.[3][4] The car was controlled by airplane-inspired levers and also featured a backup camera.[5]
Specifications
The 126X is powered by a transverse-mounted Nissan L-series, 3.0-liter 6-cylinder engine sending power to all four wheels.[6] There is, however, no evidence that the 126X was actually roadworthy.[7] Despite its wedge design, the 126X was a four-seater.[1]
Nissan 126X in miniature
A model of the 126X, badged as the "Datsun 126X", was produced by Matchbox from 1973 to 1985, debuting as number 33 in their 1-75 series.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "1971 Nissan 126 X Concept Design & Development Info" (in en-US). https://www.conceptcarz.com/vehicle/z5643/nissan-126-x-concept.aspx.
- ↑ "Nissan - 126X - 1970". AllCarIndex. 28 April 2021. https://www.allcarindex.com/concept/japan/nissan/126x.
- ↑ "earlydatsun.com". http://www.earlydatsun.com/nissan126x.html.
- ↑ "1970 Nissan 126X Concept" (in en). 2022-03-17. https://www.story-cars.com/1970-nissan-126x-concept.
- ↑ "７０年代 コンセプトカーと公害と" (in ja). The Asahi Shimbun. Archived from the original on 2018-12-30. https://web.archive.org/web/20181230014134/http://www.asahi.com/special/tms-chronicle/?jidai=1970.
- ↑ "Nissan 126x Concept (1970) – Old Concept Cars" (in en-US). Old Concept Cars. 2014-03-01. http://oldconceptcars.com/1930-2004/nissan-126x-concept-1970/.
- ↑ "Concepts from Future Past: 1970 Nissan 126X - 95 Octane" (in en-US). https://95octane.com/2017/07/17/1970-nissan-126x-concept-car/.
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