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{{Infobox Automobile|name=Nissan Cedric|image=|manufacturer=Nissan Motors|production=1960–present]|successor=
Nissan Fuga|related= [Nissan Gloria-->
The Nissan Cedric is a large luxurious [automobile produced by Nissan Motors since 1960. It was developed to provide upscale transportation, competing with the
Prince Skyline and
Prince Gloria which were later merged into the Nissan family. In later years, the Nissan Skyline was positioned as a sports sedan/coupe, whereas the Nissan Gloria was turned into a sporty version of the Cedric (with identical styling but using a different radiator grille and front & rear light clusters). In Japan, the Cedric/Gloria series was affectionately called
Cedglo, and this long running series finally came to an end in
October 2004, replaced by the Nissan Fuga. The Cedric name is still in use though, on the Y31 fleet vehicle, updated in 2005 and still in production.
30
The first Cedric was the "30" series, introduced in 1960 and produced through 1961. It used a 1.5 L (1488 cc)
Nissan G engine Straight-4 engine which produced 71 hp (53 kW). The 1.9 L (1883 cc)
Nissan H engine with 95 hp (71 kW) was optional. A 4-speed manual transmission with the top three gears synchronized was standard. The first Cedric featured two stacked headlights on either side of a large grille.
31
The "31" series was produced for
1962 and
1965. The quad headlights were now mounted horizontally, but the same engines were used. The Cedric was updated in 1964 with a new dashboard, an alternator rather than a generator, and a new starter system. A new grille was adopted for 1965.
Special
The
Cedric Special, produced from 1963 to 1965, was a long wheelbase version with extra chrome and other luxury additions. Under the hood was a large 2.9 L (2825 cc)
Nissan K engine I6 producing 118 hp (88 kW).
P130
Produced from 1965 through 1971, the P130 Cedric had fashionable Pininfarina bodywork and several new engine options.
Engines:
- 1965-1971 2.0 L (1983 cc) Nissan H engine Straight-4, 99 hp (74 kW)
- 1965-1971 2.0 L (1973 cc) Nissan J engine I6, 109 hp (81 kW) (Standard and Deluxe)
- 1965-1971 2.2 L (2164 cc) Nissan SD engine Diesel Straight-4, 70 hp (52 kW) (Diesel)
- 1965-1971 2.0 L (1998 cc) Nissan L engine OHC I6, 112 hp (84 kW)
- 1965-1971 2.0 L (1998 cc) Nissan L engine OHC twin-carb I6, 123 hp (92 kW) (Special 6)
- 1968 2.3 L (2263 cc) Nissan L engine OHC I6, 123 hp (92 kW)
- 1969-1971 2.4 L (2393 cc) Nissan L engine OHC I6, 130 hp (97 kW)
President
The
President (H150) was introduced in October 1965 as a replacement for the Cedric Special. It had a choice of H30 six-cylinder and Y40 V8 engines and was very lavishly appointed for its time. The second generation (H250) was introduced in 1973 with the Y44 engine (later receiving fuel injection), and would continue until 1990.
The third generation was introduced in 1990. A shortened version is sold as the
Infiniti Q45 in markets outside Japan. The theme was continued with the fourth (2003).
230
The 230 series appeared in 1971 and was produced through
1975. The Cedric name was dropped for most export markets, with the car now called the
200C,
220C,
240C,
260C, and
Gloria. The latter had been the name of a
Prince Motor Company car which had been merged with the Cedric line.
Engines:
The 230 series come in a number of body shells includingSedan, Wagon and more commonly found in there home market Coupe and pillarless Sedan.
330
The 330 series was produced from
1976 through
1979. Again, it was sold as the
Gloria as well as the
200C,
220C,
260C, and
280C (after 1978).
Engines:
As with the 230, the 330 also came in the following body shells.Sedan, Wagon and Van, Coupe and rare pillarless Hardtop Sedan.
430
The 430 series was produced from
1979 through 1983. It offered just one engine, the 2.8 L
Nissan L engine OHC I6, and thus had just one name in export markets, the
280C. The engine gained
fuel injection in 1982.For taxi fleet in
Singapore and
Hong Kong, the 2.2 liter diesel engine was still used in the
220C. This model has four round headlights.
Y30
The Y30 was sold from 1984 through 1987. It used the 3.0 L (2960 cc)
Nissan VG engine V6 for the
300C private cars. The diesel engine was used for taxi in Japan, Singapore, and Hong Kong.
Y31
For private use, the Y31 was built from late 1987 through
1991, available as either Sedan or Hardtop versions. The sporty
GranTurismo SV version has short bumpers with body kit, and powered by 2.0 liter VG20DET engine. The Sedan version of the Y31 was rebodied at the launch of the Y32, and is still in production up to this day for Japanese rental fleet and taxi markets.
Trim levels are Original, Custom, Super Custom, Classic, Classic SV, and Brougham VIP. There was also a long wheelbase model built by
Autech.
Engines:
- 3.0 L Nissan VG engine turbocharged
- 2.0 L RB20P 6 cylinder LPG
- 2.0 L NA20P 4 cylinder LPG
Y32
The Y32 was produced from late 1991 through 1994. It has had
SOHC and DOHC versions of the VG series V6, alongside with
Diesel 2.8 version.
Engines:
Y33
The Y33 was sold from late 1994 through
1998.
Engines:
Y34
{{Infobox Automobile generation| image =
image:1999_Nissan_Cedric_01.jpg| name = Nissan Cedric Y34| production = 1998–2004| engine = 2.5 L DOHC-V6 (VQ25DD LEV), 210 PS 2.5 L DOHC Turbo-V6 (RB25DET), 260 PS 3.0 L DOHC-V6 (VQ30DD LEV), 240 PS 3.0 L DOHC Turbo-V6 (VQ30DET LEV), 280 PS]| length = 191.7 in (4860 mm)| width = 69.7 in (1770 mm)| height = 56.7 in (1440 mm)|layout=FR layout| weight = 3530-3775 lb (1600-1710 kg)| wheelbase = 110.2 in (2800 mm)-->
The Y34 entered production in [1998 and lasted through 2004.
The line-up consisted of the 250L and LV (naturally aspirated 2.5 litre V-6), 300LV (naturally aspirated 3 litre V-6) and 300LX/300VIP (3 litre turbo V-6), all with rear wheel drive; additionally there was the 250L/LV Four featuring all-wheel-drive and a turbocharged version of Nissan's 2.5 litre inline six.
Prices (in 1999) ranged from Y 3.110.000 for a base 250 L to Y 4.940.000 for the ultra-luxurious 300VIP.
Y35
Strictly speaking, the Y35 did not supersede the Y34, as this model was only exported to the United States as the Infiniti M45 and used the Y34 chassis. It was not Nissan Cedric, but similar
Nissan Gloria with a V8, using Nissan's 340 hp
Nissan VK engine#VK45DE V8. Otherwise, it was mechanically (and stylistically) similar to the Y34.
External links
- Planet Cedric
- Safety Recalls for Nissan Cedric Japanese Imports
{{Infobox Automobile|name=Nissan Cedric|image=|manufacturer=Nissan Motors|production=1960–present]|successor=
Nissan Fuga|related= [Nissan Gloria-->
The Nissan Cedric is a large luxurious [automobile produced by Nissan Motors since 1960. It was developed to provide upscale transportation, competing with the Prince Skyline and
Prince Gloria which were later merged into the Nissan family. In later years, the
Nissan Skyline was positioned as a
sports sedan/coupe, whereas the
Nissan Gloria was turned into a sporty version of the Cedric (with identical styling but using a different radiator grille and front & rear light clusters). In Japan, the Cedric/Gloria series was affectionately called
Cedglo, and this long running series finally came to an end in
October 2004, replaced by the Nissan Fuga. The Cedric name is still in use though, on the Y31 fleet vehicle, updated in 2005 and still in production.
30
The first Cedric was the "30" series, introduced in 1960 and produced through 1961. It used a 1.5 L (1488 cc)
Nissan G engine Straight-4 engine which produced 71 hp (53 kW). The 1.9 L (1883 cc)
Nissan H engine with 95 hp (71 kW) was optional. A 4-speed manual transmission with the top three gears synchronized was standard. The first Cedric featured two stacked headlights on either side of a large grille.
31
The "31" series was produced for 1962 and
1965. The quad headlights were now mounted horizontally, but the same engines were used. The Cedric was updated in
1964 with a new dashboard, an
alternator rather than a generator, and a new starter system. A new grille was adopted for 1965.
Special
The
Cedric Special, produced from
1963 to 1965, was a long wheelbase version with extra chrome and other luxury additions. Under the hood was a large 2.9 L (2825 cc)
Nissan K engine I6 producing 118 hp (88 kW).
P130
Produced from
1965 through
1971, the P130 Cedric had fashionable Pininfarina bodywork and several new engine options.
Engines:
- 1965-1971 2.0 L (1983 cc) Nissan H engine Straight-4, 99 hp (74 kW)
- 1965-1971 2.0 L (1973 cc) Nissan J engine I6, 109 hp (81 kW) (Standard and Deluxe)
- 1965-1971 2.2 L (2164 cc) Nissan SD engine Diesel Straight-4, 70 hp (52 kW) (Diesel)
- 1965-1971 2.0 L (1998 cc) Nissan L engine OHC I6, 112 hp (84 kW)
- 1965-1971 2.0 L (1998 cc) Nissan L engine OHC twin-carb I6, 123 hp (92 kW) (Special 6)
- 1968 2.3 L (2263 cc) Nissan L engine OHC I6, 123 hp (92 kW)
- 1969-1971 2.4 L (2393 cc) Nissan L engine OHC I6, 130 hp (97 kW)
President
The
President (H150) was introduced in October 1965 as a replacement for the Cedric Special. It had a choice of H30 six-cylinder and Y40 V8 engines and was very lavishly appointed for its time. The second generation (H250) was introduced in 1973 with the Y44 engine (later receiving fuel injection), and would continue until 1990.
The third generation was introduced in 1990. A shortened version is sold as the Infiniti Q45 in markets outside Japan. The theme was continued with the fourth (2003).
230
The 230 series appeared in
1971 and was produced through
1975. The Cedric name was dropped for most export markets, with the car now called the
200C,
220C,
240C,
260C, and
Gloria. The latter had been the name of a Prince Motor Company car which had been merged with the Cedric line.
Engines:
The 230 series come in a number of body shells includingSedan, Wagon and more commonly found in there home market Coupe and pillarless Sedan.
330
The 330 series was produced from 1976 through 1979. Again, it was sold as the
Gloria as well as the
200C,
220C,
260C, and
280C (after 1978).
Engines:
- 2.0 L (1982 cc) Nissan H engine OHV Straight-4
- 2.0 L (1998 cc) Nissan L engine OHC I6
- 2.2 L (2164 cc) Nissan SD engine Diesel Straight-4
- 2.4 L (2393 cc) Nissan L engine OHC I6
- 2.6 L (2565 cc) Nissan L engine OHC I6
- 2.8 L (2753 cc) Nissan L engine OHC I6
As with the 230, the 330 also came in the following body shells.Sedan, Wagon and Van, Coupe and rare pillarless Hardtop Sedan.
430
The 430 series was produced from
1979 through
1983. It offered just one engine, the 2.8 L
Nissan L engine OHC
I6, and thus had just one name in export markets, the
280C. The engine gained fuel injection in
1982.For taxi fleet in
Singapore and
Hong Kong, the 2.2 liter diesel engine was still used in the
220C. This model has four round headlights.
Y30
The Y30 was sold from 1984 through
1987. It used the 3.0 L (2960 cc)
Nissan VG engine V6 for the
300C private cars. The diesel engine was used for taxi in Japan, Singapore, and Hong Kong.
Y31
For private use, the Y31 was built from late 1987 through 1991, available as either Sedan or Hardtop versions. The sporty
GranTurismo SV version has short bumpers with body kit, and powered by 2.0 liter VG20DET engine. The Sedan version of the Y31 was rebodied at the launch of the Y32, and is still in production up to this day for Japanese rental fleet and taxi markets.
Trim levels are Original, Custom, Super Custom, Classic, Classic SV, and Brougham VIP. There was also a long wheelbase model built by
Autech.
Engines:
- 2.0 L RB20P 6 cylinder LPG
- 2.0 L NA20P 4 cylinder LPG
Y32
The Y32 was produced from late 1991 through 1994. It has had SOHC and DOHC versions of the VG series V6, alongside with Diesel 2.8 version.
Engines:
Y33
The Y33 was sold from late 1994 through
1998.
Engines:
Y34
{{Infobox Automobile generation| image =image:1999_Nissan_Cedric_01.jpg| name = Nissan Cedric Y34| production = 1998–2004| engine = 2.5 L
DOHC-V6 (VQ25DD LEV), 210 PS 2.5 L DOHC Turbo-V6 (RB25DET), 260 PS 3.0 L DOHC-V6 (VQ30DD LEV), 240 PS 3.0 L DOHC Turbo-V6 (VQ30DET LEV), 280 PS]| length = 191.7 in (4860 mm)| width = 69.7 in (1770 mm)| height = 56.7 in (1440 mm)|layout=FR layout| weight = 3530-3775 lb (1600-1710 kg)| wheelbase = 110.2 in (2800 mm)-->
The Y34 entered production in [1998 and lasted through 2004.
The line-up consisted of the 250L and LV (naturally aspirated 2.5 litre V-6), 300LV (naturally aspirated 3 litre V-6) and 300LX/300VIP (3 litre turbo V-6), all with rear wheel drive; additionally there was the 250L/LV Four featuring all-wheel-drive and a turbocharged version of Nissan's 2.5 litre inline six.
Prices (in 1999) ranged from Y 3.110.000 for a base 250 L to Y 4.940.000 for the ultra-luxurious 300VIP.
Y35
Strictly speaking, the Y35 did not supersede the Y34, as this model was only exported to the United States as the
Infiniti M45 and used the Y34 chassis. It was not Nissan Cedric, but similar Nissan Gloria with a V8, using Nissan's 340 hp
Nissan VK engine#VK45DE V8. Otherwise, it was mechanically (and stylistically) similar to the Y34.
External links
- Planet Cedric
- Safety Recalls for Nissan Cedric Japanese Imports