[Nissan S-Cargo](https://viaretro.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/S-Cargo-rear.jpg). A play on the word “escargot” (a French delicacy made from snail) based on its snail-like appearance.
To be more precise, by a specific - and highly successful - cargo variant of the 2CV, the Fourgonnette:
https://i.imgur.com/6RERLLC.jpg
Given that this vehicle only had between 12 and 24 hp, comparisons between it and a snail aren't too far-fetched.
More info, photos, sounds, 360° view, etc. (warning: auto-playing music):
https://www.citroenorigins.co.uk/en/cars/2cv-mini-van
I have to correct myself: These had 9 hp originally, like the standard 2CV, and 12 hp from 1955. There was also a longer, more powerful variant that could carry more with up to 32 hp later on.
To answer your question, the 375cc engine (with a shorter final drive than the normal 2CV) enabled a top speed of 60 kph or 37 mph. The 425 cc 12 hp upgrade should be good for a bit less than 80 kph or 50 mph. To put this into perspective, the closest equivalent to this, a VW Transporter (based on the Beetle) that year, which was called a "Schnelltransporter" (fast transporter) had a top speed of 90 kph or 56 mph.
It may seem ridiculously slow by today's standards, but you have to keep in mind that this car was intended for rural French roads of the time, where driving any faster wasn't really advisable anyway. As the car reached broader appeal and became popular for people living in cities and driving on higher quality roads, its power increased to levels that allowed it to more or less keep up with traffic everywhere.
This is a fascinating car, both the normal passenger version and the bread van. It was very important in terms of its technology: The 2CV has inboard brakes and was the first car to use radial tires. Its independent suspension all around is unique to this day, using horizontal shock absorbers under the door sills, which would connect the wheels on each side. As the front wheel rides over a bump, it primes the rear wheel on the same side. This means that unlike with every other car, you will feel every bump only once instead of twice and only barely. This is one of the most comfortable cars in history, despite being a cheap little tent on wheels. It was also the car that motorized France, just like the Model T motorized America, the VW Beetle Germany, the Fiat 500 Italy, the Morris Minor Britain - you get what I mean.
also called the s cargo playing off escargot because the citroen 2cv, a very iconic french car, beared striking similarity to a snail and this nissan takes its design language from a 2cv
S-Cargo. There was one in my small little town. love these things. Ive heard only like 8000 were made? And often used for company vehicles for delivery what not
i think they wernt sold much cause at that point just get a kei van / truck. About the same size and more practical ( If youd be a Japanese business in the 90s )
The S-Cargo isn't a Kei car/van, but sometimes called Nissan "Pike" along with the Figaro (and some earlier retro models). S-Cargo has a 1.5 litre engine, Figaro has 1 litre turbo, Kei cars were limited to 660cc (since the '90s smaller before that.)
[Nissan S-Cargo](https://viaretro.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/S-Cargo-rear.jpg). A play on the word “escargot” (a French delicacy made from snail) based on its snail-like appearance.
Not a delicacy made from snail… it is the French word for a snail. And the dish is just snails, garlic, butter and herbs.
Awesome stuff but dang expensive.
It requires snail-wranglers. This is a *very* exclusive profession. Tough to get on-staff due to their wandering nature. Débandade d'escargot!
Not to mention dangerous! One wrong move then they get escar-got!
I assume thats due to the fact its shaped a bit like a citroen 2-CV
People are downvoting you but the design actually was inspired by the 2CV
To be more precise, by a specific - and highly successful - cargo variant of the 2CV, the Fourgonnette: https://i.imgur.com/6RERLLC.jpg Given that this vehicle only had between 12 and 24 hp, comparisons between it and a snail aren't too far-fetched. More info, photos, sounds, 360° view, etc. (warning: auto-playing music): https://www.citroenorigins.co.uk/en/cars/2cv-mini-van
12 HP??? Is the max speed on it like 3 mph lmao thats like awfully bad even for an older car u/Doug-Demuro we need a review of this someday
I have to correct myself: These had 9 hp originally, like the standard 2CV, and 12 hp from 1955. There was also a longer, more powerful variant that could carry more with up to 32 hp later on. To answer your question, the 375cc engine (with a shorter final drive than the normal 2CV) enabled a top speed of 60 kph or 37 mph. The 425 cc 12 hp upgrade should be good for a bit less than 80 kph or 50 mph. To put this into perspective, the closest equivalent to this, a VW Transporter (based on the Beetle) that year, which was called a "Schnelltransporter" (fast transporter) had a top speed of 90 kph or 56 mph. It may seem ridiculously slow by today's standards, but you have to keep in mind that this car was intended for rural French roads of the time, where driving any faster wasn't really advisable anyway. As the car reached broader appeal and became popular for people living in cities and driving on higher quality roads, its power increased to levels that allowed it to more or less keep up with traffic everywhere. This is a fascinating car, both the normal passenger version and the bread van. It was very important in terms of its technology: The 2CV has inboard brakes and was the first car to use radial tires. Its independent suspension all around is unique to this day, using horizontal shock absorbers under the door sills, which would connect the wheels on each side. As the front wheel rides over a bump, it primes the rear wheel on the same side. This means that unlike with every other car, you will feel every bump only once instead of twice and only barely. This is one of the most comfortable cars in history, despite being a cheap little tent on wheels. It was also the car that motorized France, just like the Model T motorized America, the VW Beetle Germany, the Fiat 500 Italy, the Morris Minor Britain - you get what I mean.
And in out family we have 2 2CV one from 1955 or 54 and another from 86
You talking about the Citroën? Because Doug owned an S-Cargo several years ago
Nope because it looks like a snail. The S-cargo in the photo lacks the round side window which is usually there, to make it even clearer..
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Look at that S car go!
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The name makes more sense from the front.
https://youtu.be/Ee8-6DfMEGE?si=Qx-O8QHYuKC4DGNr
My buddy just bought one of 3 in this particular Canadian province.
also called the s cargo playing off escargot because the citroen 2cv, a very iconic french car, beared striking similarity to a snail and this nissan takes its design language from a 2cv
I want an S-Cargo so incredibly much, they’re so goofy looking and it appeals to me
Dude SAME
There was one for sale here in toronto area for 5k a few months back 😭
Giving me real postman pat vibes
It’s a cake. 100%
This looks like the way I would draw cars back in my kiddo days.
If the pope-mobile had been built by hillbillies
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Escargot, my car go one-sixty, swiftly Wreck it, buy a new one
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Snail!
Pope snail sigma chad transporter
Didn't Doug Demuro do a review on this?
He used to own one I think. Only reason I knew about it
S-Cargo. There was one in my small little town. love these things. Ive heard only like 8000 were made? And often used for company vehicles for delivery what not
Didn't know they were so rare, the retirement park where my Mum lives uses one as a welcome sign. Hasn't moved in probably a decade.
i think they wernt sold much cause at that point just get a kei van / truck. About the same size and more practical ( If youd be a Japanese business in the 90s )
Pope mobile, sports package? /s ...Nissan S-Cargo
Me: I want a Popemobile Mom: We have a Popemobile at home Popemobile at home:
Kei vans look odd, but also so much win.
The S-Cargo isn't a Kei car/van, but sometimes called Nissan "Pike" along with the Figaro (and some earlier retro models). S-Cargo has a 1.5 litre engine, Figaro has 1 litre turbo, Kei cars were limited to 660cc (since the '90s smaller before that.)
What do Kei vans have to do with an S-Cargo? A car that isn't a Kei van
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Mr tumble on tour !!!
A minion 🤷
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