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Nissan March Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1982–1991) — First Generation

The first-generation Nissan March is a compact city car known for its practicality and efficiency. Its Mini five-door and three-door body styles serve different needs, while the 0.9-liter gasoline engine provides modest, manageable performance.

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Nissan March Engines and Transmissions

The first-generation Nissan March relies on a 0.9-liter gasoline engine, a simple and dependable choice for urban driving. This engine pairs with either a manual or automatic transmission, giving drivers flexibility in how they prefer to handle city traffic. All configurations send power to the front wheels, which is typical for small hatchbacks and helps with traction and interior space.

Mini 5-doors — Nissan March Engines and Transmissions

Mini 5-doors Nissan March Engines and Transmissions
Modification	Engine type	Engine capacity	Maximum power	Maximum power, kw	Maximum torque N⋅m	Transmission	Type of drive
0.9 MT	Gasoline	930 cm³	110 hp	81 kW	130 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
0.9 AT	Gasoline	930 cm³	110 hp	81 kW	130 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
1.0 MT	Gasoline	987 cm³	52 hp	38 kW	75 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.0 AT	Gasoline	987 cm³	52 hp	38 kW	75 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
1.0 MT	Gasoline	987 cm³	76 hp	56 kW	105 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.0 AT	Gasoline	987 cm³	76 hp	56 kW	105 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
1.0 MT	Gasoline	998 cm³	54 hp	40 kW	79 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.0 AT	Gasoline	998 cm³	54 hp	40 kW	79 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
1.2 AT	Gasoline	1200 cm³	54 hp	40 kW	Not provided	Automatic	FWD
1.2 MT	Gasoline	1200 cm³	54 hp	40 kW	Not provided	Manual	FWD
1.2 AT	Gasoline	1200 cm³	60 hp	44 kW	Not provided	Automatic	FWD
1.2 MT	Gasoline	1200 cm³	60 hp	44 kW	Not provided	Manual	FWD

Mini 3-doors — Nissan March Engines and Transmissions

Mini 3-doors Nissan March Engines and Transmissions
Modification	Engine type	Engine capacity	Maximum power	Maximum power, kw	Maximum torque N⋅m	Transmission	Type of drive
0.9 MT	Gasoline	930 cm³	110 hp	81 kW	130 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
0.9 AT	Gasoline	930 cm³	110 hp	81 kW	130 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
1.0 MT	Gasoline	987 cm³	52 hp	38 kW	75 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.0 AT	Gasoline	987 cm³	52 hp	38 kW	75 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
1.0 MT	Gasoline	987 cm³	76 hp	56 kW	105 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.0 AT	Gasoline	987 cm³	76 hp	56 kW	105 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
1.0 MT	Gasoline	998 cm³	54 hp	40 kW	79 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.0 AT	Gasoline	998 cm³	54 hp	40 kW	79 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
1.2 AT	Gasoline	1200 cm³	54 hp	40 kW	Not provided	Automatic	FWD
1.2 MT	Gasoline	1200 cm³	54 hp	40 kW	Not provided	Manual	FWD
1.2 AT	Gasoline	1200 cm³	60 hp	44 kW	Not provided	Automatic	FWD
1.2 MT	Gasoline	1200 cm³	60 hp	44 kW	Not provided	Manual	FWD

Nissan March Dimensions

Mini 5-doors — Nissan March Dimensions

Mini 5-doors Nissan March Dimensions
Modification	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight	Ground clearance, minimum
0.9 MT	3645 mm	1560 mm	1395 mm	2300 mm	740 kg	155 mm
0.9 AT	3645 mm	1560 mm	1395 mm	2300 mm	780 kg	120 mm
1.0 MT	3645 mm	1560 mm	1395 mm	2300 mm	700 kg	165 mm
1.0 AT	3645 mm	1560 mm	1395 mm	2300 mm	730 kg	165 mm
1.0 MT	3645 mm	1560 mm	1395 mm	2300 mm	720 kg	150 mm
1.0 AT	3645 mm	1560 mm	1395 mm	2300 mm	740 kg	150 mm
1.0 MT	3645 mm	1560 mm	1395 mm	2300 mm	Not provided	120 mm
1.0 AT	3645 mm	1560 mm	1395 mm	2300 mm	Not provided	120 mm
1.2 AT	3645 mm	1560 mm	1395 mm	2300 mm	Not provided	120 mm
1.2 MT	3645 mm	1560 mm	1395 mm	2300 mm	Not provided	120 mm
1.2 AT	3645 mm	1560 mm	1395 mm	2300 mm	Not provided	120 mm
1.2 MT	3645 mm	1560 mm	1395 mm	2300 mm	Not provided	120 mm

Mini 3-doors — Nissan March Dimensions

Mini 3-doors Nissan March Dimensions
Modification	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight	Ground clearance, minimum
0.9 MT	3760 mm	1560 mm	1145 mm	2300 mm	740 kg	155 mm
0.9 AT	3760 mm	1560 mm	1145 mm	2300 mm	780 kg	120 mm
1.0 MT	3760 mm	1560 mm	1145 mm	2300 mm	700 kg	165 mm
1.0 AT	3760 mm	1560 mm	1145 mm	2300 mm	730 kg	165 mm
1.0 MT	3760 mm	1560 mm	1145 mm	2300 mm	720 kg	150 mm
1.0 AT	3760 mm	1560 mm	1145 mm	2300 mm	740 kg	150 mm
1.0 MT	3760 mm	1560 mm	1145 mm	2300 mm	Not provided	120 mm
1.0 AT	3760 mm	1560 mm	1145 mm	2300 mm	Not provided	120 mm
1.2 AT	3760 mm	1560 mm	1145 mm	2300 mm	Not provided	120 mm
1.2 MT	3760 mm	1560 mm	1145 mm	2300 mm	Not provided	120 mm
1.2 AT	3760 mm	1560 mm	1145 mm	2300 mm	Not provided	120 mm
1.2 MT	3760 mm	1560 mm	1145 mm	2300 mm	Not provided	120 mm