1987 Nissan Mid4 Type II Concept
The MID 4 (type I), which was unveiled at the Frankfurt Show in September 1985, combined the functions of both show model and experimental car. The designers aimed at creating a 4WD Super Sports model with maximum maneuverability. Later, the type II was unveiled in 1987 with modifications to improve efficiency, such as a vertically mounted engine.
In Detail
| engine | VG30DETT V6 |
| position | Mid, Vertical |
| valvetrain | DOHC |
| displacement | 2960 cc / 180.6 in³ |
| power | 246.1 kw / 330 bhp @ 6800 rpm |
| specific output | 111.49 bhp per litre |
| bhp/weight | 235.71 bhp per tonne |
| torque | 382 nm / 281.7 ft lbs @ 3200 rpm |
| driven wheels | 4WD |
| front tires | 235/55ZR-16 |
| rear tires | 225/50ZR-16 |
| front brakes | Ventilated Discs |
| f brake size | mm / in |
| rear brakes | Ventilated Discs |
| r brake size | mm / in |
| f suspension | Double Wishbones |
| r suspension | Multilink w/HICAS |
| curb weight | 1400 kg / 3086 lbs |
| wheelbase | 2540 mm / 100.0 in |
| front track | 1860 mm / 73.2 in |
| rear track | 1200 mm / 47.2 in |
| length | 4300 mm / 169.3 in |
| width | 1860 mm / 73.2 in |
| height | 1200 mm / 47.2 in |
| gear ratios | :1 |
