Nissan · 1970–present
Nissan 126X
The Nissan 126X is a concept car built by Nissan in 1970.
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Design
The 126X features an angular, wedge design like many other concept cars of the time. It has a strip of lights along the hood that light up with either 3 red, 2 yellow, or 5 green lights depending on whether the vehicle is braking, at constant speed, or accelerating respectively. Similar strips were also included on the rear sides. It also features a front hinged canopy door that encompasses the roof, windscreen and the panels down to the sills. The car was controlled by airplane-inspired levers and also featured a backup camera.
Specifications
The 126X is powered by a transverse-mounted Nissan L-series, 3.0-liter 6-cylinder engine sending power to all four wheels. There is, however, no evidence that the 126X was actually roadworthy. Despite its wedge design, the 126X was a four-seater.
Nissan 126X in miniature
A model of the 126X, badged as the "Datsun 126X", was produced by Matchbox from 1973 to 1985, debuting as number 33 in their 1-75 series. == References ==
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Specifications
- name
- Nissan 126X
- Manufacturer
- Nissan
- Production
- 1970, 1 built
- Class
- Concept car
- Body style
- Coupe
- Layout
- Transversely mounted rear-engine, AWD
- Engine
- 3.0 L L-series OHC I6
- Length
- 4890 mm
- Width
- 1940 mm
- Height
- 1135 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2800 mm
- Kerb weight
- 3530 lb
- Transmission
- 5-speed manual
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Sources
- Wikidata — https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q60747112CC0 1.0 · retrieved 2026-10-01
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_126XCC BY-SA 4.0 · Text © Wikipedia contributors; revision 1368150323 · retrieved 2026-10-01
- Car Model Index — https://models.autoculturesociety.com/Compiled record. Sources that do not permit reuse are not copied; this index is credited instead.