Nissan built only 10,000 Be-1s, but dealers reportedly received more than 30,000 reservations before production even started.
Lead trim: Be-1
Nissan Be-1BK10 · 1987–1988
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Nobody in Burbles has spotted a Nissan Be-1 yet. See one on the street, point the app at it, and the first card is yours — with your @handle permanently credited on this page.
FactNissan built only 10,000 Be-1s, but dealers reportedly received more than 30,000 reservations before production even started.
The first of Nissan's retro-styled 'Pike car' series from the Pike Factory special-projects group, based on the K10 Micra/March; sold by reservation only, unbranded as a Nissan.
Collectors Spotted in the Nissan Be-1 Lineage
No member has published a public street spot of the Nissan Be-1 yet — the First · Worldwide stamp is wide open.
Trims & Figures
One published trim in the catalogue. A blank is a figure not recorded, not zero.
| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Be-1 | 1987–1988 | 1.0 L Inline-4 | 51 hp | 55 lb-ft | — | FWD | manual | — |
Owning one
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Owners’ builds
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Rivals
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