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Nissan Cherry Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1978–1983) — Third Generation

The third generation of the Nissan Cherry offers Coupe, Estate 5-door and Mini 5-doors bodies, giving you different ways to balance everyday practicality, passenger access and luggage needs.

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Nissan Cherry Engines and Transmissions

Nissan Cherry engine choices include the gasoline 1.2 MT and 1.3 MT in the Coupe, plus the 1.2 MT in the Estate 5-door. These examples combine a manual transmission with front-wheel drive, giving you control over gear selection so you can downshift when climbing hills or carrying a load.

Coupe — Nissan Cherry Engines and Transmissions

Coupe Nissan Cherry Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwTransmissionType of drive
1.2 MTGasoline1200 cm³52 hp38 kWManualFWD
1.3 MTGasoline1300 cm³60 hp44 kWManualFWD

Estate 5-door — Nissan Cherry Engines and Transmissions

Estate 5-door Nissan Cherry Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwTransmissionType of drive
1.2 MTGasoline1200 cm³52 hp38 kWManualFWD
1.3 MTGasoline1300 cm³60 hp44 kWManualFWD

Mini 5-doors — Nissan Cherry Engines and Transmissions

Mini 5-doors Nissan Cherry Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwTransmissionType of drive
1.0 MTGasoline988 cm³44 hp32 kWManualFWD
1.2 MTGasoline1200 cm³52 hp38 kWManualFWD
1.3 MTGasoline1300 cm³60 hp44 kWManualFWD

Nissan Cherry Dimensions

Coupe — Nissan Cherry Dimensions

Coupe Nissan Cherry Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseGround clearance, minimum
1.2 MT3610 mm1490 mm1380 mm2335 mm170 mm
1.3 MT3610 mm1490 mm1380 mm2335 mm170 mm

Estate 5-door — Nissan Cherry Dimensions

Estate 5-door Nissan Cherry Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseGround clearance, minimum
1.2 MT3995 mm1620 mm1385 mm2415 mm170 mm
1.3 MT3995 mm1620 mm1385 mm2415 mm170 mm

Mini 5-doors — Nissan Cherry Dimensions

Mini 5-doors Nissan Cherry Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseGround clearance, minimum
1.0 MT3610 mm1490 mm1380 mm2335 mm170 mm
1.2 MT3610 mm1490 mm1380 mm2335 mm170 mm
1.3 MT3610 mm1490 mm1380 mm2335 mm170 mm