Nissan Foria
2005 Nissan Foria at the Tokyo Motor Show (front)
Overview
ManufacturerNissan
Production2005
DesignerRichard Winsor
Body and chassis
ClassCompact car (C)
Body style4-door quad coupe
LayoutFront-engine, rear-wheel drive (FR)
Powertrain
TransmissionSemi-automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase~2,700 mm (110 in)
Length~4,350 mm (171 in)
Width~1,695 mm (66.7 in)
Height~1,370 mm (54 in)
Chronology
PredecessorNissan Silvia (spiritual)

The Nissan Foria is a compact 2+2-door quad coupe concept car revealed by Japanese automobile manufacturer Nissan at the 2005 Tokyo Motor Show inspired by the 1965 Nissan Silvia.

Overview

The 1965 Nissan Silvia CSP311, which the Foria's design is based on
2005 Nissan Foria at the Tokyo Motor Show (rear)

The retro-styled Nissan Foria concept was revealed in October 2005 at the Tokyo Motor Show, alongside the Amenio minivan, GT-R Proto, Note Adidas, and Pivo microcar concepts, a coupe with two hidden doors in the rear for easier rear seat access.[1] The overall design of the Foria is inspired by the 1965 Nissan Silvia CSP311 coupe and was designed by Richard Winsor, a senior designer at Nissan.[2]

In August 2008, a new compact rear-wheel drive successor to the Nissan Silvia inspired by the Foria concept was planned. However, development of this car was later suspended in February 2009 as part of Carlos Ghosn's pledge to reduce costs and the Foria resultingly remained as an unproduced concept.[3]

Specifications

The Nissan Foria has a front-engine, rear-wheel drive layout, and uses a paddle shift semi-automatic transmission. The concept also features Nissan's four-wheel Active Steer and 18-inch wheels. The interior of the car is finished with gray fabric and a mix of brown and ivory leather and the exterior is painted in a light blue.[1][4]

References

  1. ^ a b "Nissan Foria". Car and Driver. 1 October 2005. Retrieved 20 September 2021.
  2. ^ Burnett, Sam (18 August 2021). "We're sad this retro Nissan concept was never made". Top Gear. Retrieved 20 September 2021.
  3. ^ Lavrinc, Damon (12 February 2009). "REPORT: Nissan cancels RWD Silvia successor and GT-R sedan, Prius-fight planned". Autoblog. Retrieved 20 September 2021.
  4. ^ "Nissan Foria Concept Press Kit: Overview". Nissan. 5 April 2011. Retrieved 20 September 2021.
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