What is not to love about a mid-engine hypercar concept? How about a three-pack of them?!
These concept Nissan models are pretty amazing. All Nissans?
Not exactly. The two Dome Zeroes below were from a startup by the same name, but were powered by the Nissan straight-six engine from the Z-cars of the era, making 145-horsepower in these applications.
Limited any-res photos of each are readily available, but the Nissan Heritage collection does offer the specs of the 1987 MID4 Type II — which predates the Acura NSX and also foreshadowed the 300ZX and later, the 240Z of the 1990s.
1987 Nissan MID 4 (Type II) Concept
1987 Nissan MID 4 (Type II) Concept — Tech Specs
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Overall length / width / height
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4,300/1,860/1,200mm
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Wheelbase
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2,540mmc
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Tread (front/rear)
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1,545/1,550mm
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Curb weight
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1,400kg
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Engine
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VG30DETT (V6, DOHC), 2,960cc
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Engine Max. power
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242kW (330PS)/6,800rpm
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Engine Max. torque
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382Nm (39.0kgm)/3,200rpm
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Suspension (front)
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Double wishbone
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Suspension (rear)
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Multilink (w/ HICAS)
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Brakes
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Ventilated disc (front & rear)
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Tires (front, rear)
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235/55ZR-16, 225/50ZR-16
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Seating capacity
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2
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Note:Exhibited at 1987 Tokyo Motor Show
1978 Dome ZERO Concept
1979 Dome ZERO P2
Selected Photo Credits:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/scivi/sets/72157600299302229
http://hawainfrmcanada.tumblr.com/post/43553874626
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