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The Figaro was a small retro-styled car produced by Nissan but not sold under that marque. The Figaro was introduced at the 1989 Tokyo Motor Show under the slogan, "Back to the Future". With a design based on the cars of the 1950s, the Figaro hid mechanicals based on the compact Micra. Only four colours were avaliable Topaz Mist, Emerald Green, Pale Aqua, Lapis Grey. The least popular was Topaz Mist, which has now become the most sort after colour. The roof was retractable and the car was comfortable for two with leather seats, air conditioning, and a comprehensive (CD/tape/radio) entertainment system with a 150 Watt amplifier. It was designed by Shoji Takahashi, who won a competition with his unique car. The car was so desirable that a lottery was held to determine who would be able to purchase the 20,000 cars made in 1991 for JPY1,870,000.
The engine was Nissan's MA10ET, a turbocharged 1.0 L (987 cc) I4.
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