Nissan Auster 3.1 5-door hatchback Japan 1.8 Eurohatch Type I, Configuration
| Volume | 1.8 l |
| Power | 88 hp |
| Fuel type | Gasoline Regular (AI-92, AI-95) |
| Transmission | Manual transmission |
| Drive | Front (FF) |
| Number of places | 5 |
| Number of doors | 5 |
| Clearance | 160 mm |
| Front tires | 165SR13 |
| Rear tires | 165SR13 |
Basic parameters
| Release period | January 1988 — February 1990 |
| Drive type | Front |
| Body type | Hatchback |
| Transmission type | Manual transmission 5 |
| Engine capacity | 1,809 cm³ |
| Body brand | |
| Ground clearance (ride height) | 160 mm |
| Country of assembly | Japan |
| Number of doors | 5 |
| Steering wheel position | right |
Dimensions
Body dimensions
| Body dimensions (length) | 4,410 mm |
| Body dimensions (width) | 1,690 mm |
| Body dimensions (height) | 1,390 mm |
Interior dimensions
| Number of seats | 5 |
| Number of seat rows | 2 |
Chassis dimensions
| Wheelbase | 2,550 mm |
| Minimum turning radius | 5.000 m |
| Front track width | 1,455 mm |
| Rear track width | 1,455 mm |
Weight and permissible loads
| Weight | 1,120 kg |
| Specific gravity | 12.73 kg/hp |
Volumes
| Fuel tank volume | 60 l |
Engine, gearbox and steering
Engine
| Engine make | |
| Fuel used | Gasoline Regular (AI-92, AI-95) |
| Engine type | In-line, 4-cylinder |
| Supercharger | - |
| Maximum power | 88 hp |
| Maximum power | 65 kW |
| Maximum power, at rpm. | 5,200 |
| Maximum torque | 142.0 Nm |
| Maximum torque | 14.0 kgf m |
| Maximum torque, at rpm. | 3,200 |
| Compression ratio | 8.80 |
| Cylinder diameter | 83.000 mm |
| Piston stroke | 83.600 mm |
| Valve drive | SOHC |
| Additional engine information | Ei electronic fuel injection system (ECCS) |
Steering
| Power steering | |
| Steering type | Rack and pinion |
Transmission
| 1st gear ratio | 3.0630 |
| 2nd gear ratio | 1.8260 |
| 3rd gear ratio | 1.2070 |
| 4th gear ratio | 0.9020 |
| 5th gear ratio | 0.7330 |
| Reverse gear ratio | 3.4170 |
| Gear selector location | On the floor |
| Main gear | 3.8950 |
Suspension/chassis
Suspension
| Front suspension | Independent, MacPherson-type shock-absorbing strut |
| Rear suspension | Independent, MacPherson-type shock-absorbing strut |
Tires
| Front wheels | 165SR13 |
| Rear wheels | 165SR13 |
Brakes
| Front brakes | Ventilated disc |
| Rear brakes | Drums |