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This article needs additional citations for. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed.Find sources: – ( November 2018) Nissan CedricOverviewManufacturerProduction1960–2015Body and chassis2-door4-door //wagonRelatedChronologySuccessorThe Nissan Cedric is a large produced by since 1960. It was developed to provide upscale transportation, competing with the and which were later merged into the Nissan family. In later years, the was positioned as a /, whereas the 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.
The Cedric name is still in use, on the Y31 series fleet vehicle traditionally used as a taxi, where it competes with the, and is still in production. Throughout the many versions of the Cedric, it was always considered to be the prime competitor to the.
The was inspired by the diamond pattern used by but was changed to two right angles set next to each other.The Cedric name was inspired by the main character, in 's novel by the Nissan CEO at the time Katsuji Kawamata. Nissan Cedric 30 wagonThe first Cedric was the '30' series, introduced in March 1960 and produced through 1962.
It was available only at Japanese Nissan dealerships called. It was the first product labeled as a Nissan, but shared mechanicals with Datsun products built at the time.Several models were available, including the Cedric 1500 DeLuxe and Standard (30), Cedric 1900 Deluxe (D30, powered by the 1.9 L ), Cedric 1900 Custom (G30, also powered by the Nissan H engine), Cedric Van (V30, six-seater) and the Cedric Wagon (WP30, eight-seater). Only the Cedric Standard used a 1.5 L (1,488 cc) engine which produced 70 hp (52 kW). The 1.9 L (1,883 cc) with 87 hp (65 kW) was optional.
A four-speed with the top three gears synchronized was standard, with a three-speed manual fitted to 1900 versions. Diesel engines were supplied by newly acquired Minsei Diesel Industries, Ltd, which was renamed in 1960. All four-cylinder engines were shared with the redesigned and.The Cedric replaced the Nissan was building under license from of England, which was called the Nissan Austin, and also benefited from earlier vehicles built by Nissan, called the.
The six-seater Cedric introduced Nissan's first body and a wrap-around windshield. The first Cedric featured two stacked headlights on either side of a large grille (inspired by a late 1950s commuter train from Japan, the Tobu JNR 151). The taillights were the same as the. And was considered a six-seater. April 1962 saw the introduction of a station wagon–van, able to seat eight people. The twin-stacked headlight approach, which first appeared on large North American and European vehicles in the late 1950s, was a novel approach to suggest size and luxurious accommodations, and was also used on the 1961 and the earlier of the late 1950s.31 Series The '31' series was produced from 1962 until 1965.
The models from the 30 series carried over to the 31 series with the addition of a few new models including the Cedric 1900 Standard (G31S) and a 2.0 L four-cylinder diesel (QGS31) from June 1964. Also new was a three-speed automatic transmission, sourced from, which was offered from July 1964. The new front with its horizontally mounted quad headlights shows a resemblance to the and made the car 18 cm (7 in) longer. In 1965, the pressed-steel tappet cover (valve cover) was replaced with an alloy version (same as the CSP311 Silvia). The taillights were smaller, and resembled units.
All models were equipped with white wall tires. The Cedric was updated again in 1964 with a new dashboard, an rather than a generator, and a new starter system.
The Cedric 1500 Standard, first introduced in October 1962, was dropped after 1964. The last change was the adoption of a new grille for the 1965 model year.Cedric Special 50. 1965 Nissan Cedric SpecialThe Cedric Special was produced between 1963 and 1965 as competition to the,. Production began in time for the held in Tokyo in October 1964.It was a long-wheelbase version of the H31 series Cedric Custom, lengthened 145 mm (5.7 in) to fit the 118 hp (88 kW) 2.8-litre -Series (an H engine with two extra cylinders).
The grille is different from the one on the 31 series; it features a badge that said 'Cedric Special', and the Cedric Star emblem. The side badges said 'Cedric' and 'Special'. On the trunk lid (on the left side) is a '2800' badge, on the right side is a 'Cedric Special' badge. The gold trim pieces on the hood were longer, and there was wheel arch and sill trim that was unique to the Cedric Special. The front bumper design is also different, with a raised section in the middle above the license plate.
Due to the larger 2.8 L engine used in the Cedric Special, Japanese buyers are liable for a higher annual which added to its exclusivity.The interior was slightly more luxurious than the Custom. The only component that was identical to the Custom were the tail lights. The Mark I Special was produced in 1963, and was replaced by the Mark II in 1964. The Mark II was mostly the same as the Mark I except for a redesigned dashboard, new grille design (gold Cedric Star emblem and separate gold letters spelling 'Special'), and rectangular reflectors below the tail lights (replacing the round reflectors used on the Mark I). An automatic transmission, the, became available starting with the Mark II. The Mark II was produced in 1963 and 1964, and was replaced by the Mark III Special in 1964.
The Mark III featured a new grille and tail lights from the 1965 31 Series Cedric. The Mark III Cedric Special was replaced by the in 1965. Cedric 130 wagonProduced from 1965 through 1971, the P130 Cedric had bodywork and several new engine options on an all-new dedicated platform. Nissan's first OHC engine, the, was introduced in this generation Cedric.
This was also the first Cedric to be available with a diesel option. The modernized appearance was influenced by other Japanese luxury sedans of the period that introduced sleek, squared, and angular sedans, like the 1962 and the 1964. Its appearance was not shared with the flagship luxury sedan.In August 1966, Nissan Motor Company and Prince Motor Company merged.
Starting in 1967, the Cedric was sold in various export markets, as the Datsun 2000/2300/2400 rather than 'Nissan Cedric'.There were three body styles available: a four-door sedan, five-door station wagon (Wagon Six from 1967, WP130, later WH130) and a five-door van (Van Six from 1968, also as Van Deluxe Six for 1970, VP130, later VH130)Trim levels offered were the four-cylinder 130 (later called Standard) for 1966–1967, as 130S for 1968–1970. The Deluxe Six (P130, 1967.5-1970), Custom Six (P130D, dropped after 1966, reintroduced in 1970 as H130V), Standard (later called Personal Six, P130S, G130S), Personal Deluxe Six (G130Q, H130Q, replaced Personal Six for 1970), Standard Diesel (later called Diesel, Q130), and Special Six (also called Super Six, H130 for 1966–1967, G130 for 1969–1970, G130V for 1968 Super Six). Nissan Cedric Deluxe (facelifted)OverviewAlso calledYue Loong 802 Datsun 200/220/240/260/300CProduction1971–1975Assembly, Japan,Body and chassis2-door4-door /5-door wagon/vanPowertrain2.0 L2.0 L2.4 L I62.6 L I62.0 L I42.2 L diesel I43-speed4-speed5-speedDimensions2,690 mm (105.9 in)Length4,690 mm (184.6 in)Width1,690 mm (66.5 in)Height1,455 mm (57.3 in)1,345 kg (2,965 lb)The 230 series was released in 1971 and was produced through 1975. The Cedric was now being built at the Tochigi factory location. The suspension configuration remained the same type as used in the second generation. Front disc brakes were added to the standard equipment list for some versions. The Cedric name was dropped for most export markets, with the car now called the Datsun 200C, 220C, 240C, or 260C.
In many European markets this car was only available with the diesel engine, aiming in particular at the taxi market. The Cedric was exclusive to Japanese Nissan dealership network called as the senior luxury sedan to the, while the Nissan Gloria, manufactured by the, was exclusive to Nissan Prince Store locations after the merger with Nissan. Nissan Cedric SGL-E 4 door hardtop (Japan)The 330 series Cedric was produced from 1975 through 1979. Again, it was sold as the Gloria as well in the domestic Japanese market; in the export it was marketed as the 200C, 220C, 260C, and 280C (after 1978).The diesel engine returned, mainly for taxi usage.
For the same purpose, there was a version of the four-cylinder petrol engine which ran on. The engines were further modified as emission control regulations were again adjusted in 1976, using the moniker. Yunbao YB6470The Y30 was sold from 1984 through 1987. It used the 3.0 L (2,960 cc) for the 300C private cars. The diesel engine was used for taxi in Japan, Singapore, and Hong Kong.
In Taiwan, the Y30 was sold as the Yue Loong Cedric 811 with a 2-litre four, or as the Cedric 830 with the three-litre six.This generation saw the introduction of the VG series V6, which was inspired by an design due to a partnership that Nissan and Alfa Romeo had at the time with the. The Cedric was offered in three bodystyles; four-door hardtop, four-door sedan and station wagon. The trim level packages were numerous and offered increasing amounts of technology and convenience features on top level platforms. The top level package for the hardtop was called the V30 Turbo Brougham VIP, followed by V30Turbo/V30E Brougham, V20 Turbo Brougham, V20 Turbo/V20E/28D-6 SGL, V20E/28D-6 GL, the V20 Turbo Urban X and the V20 Turbo Urban. The installation of a turbo was to provide better fuel economy and reduce tailpipe emissions as the Japanese pay a tax on the amount of emissions their car produces.The sedan was meant to target the German luxury executive cars that dominated the class in the 80s (Mercedes S-Class, BMW 7 Series).
Trimmed in moquette cloth, the car featured adjustable front seats, adjustable steering wheel, power steering, air conditioning, tinted windows, a LW/MW/FM stereo/cassette player, and the V30 3.0 L V6. The sedan featured the same independent front suspension as the wagon, but had a five-link suspension system for ride quality, and Nissans 'Super Sonic Suspension' was also available on hardtop and sedan top trim packages with the ability to switch the ride settings from 'Automatic' to 'Hard'. A five-speed manual gearbox and the V6 engine gave the sedan a max speed of 190 km/h (118 mph), with 0-60 mph (97 km/h) being achieved in about 8.4 seconds, but was only available on base model trim packages. The sedan trim packages started with the V30 Turbo Brougham VIP, V30 Turbo/V30E Brougham, the V20 Turbo Brougham, the V20 Turbo/V20E/28D-6 SGL, the V20E Custom Deluxe, the Deluxe/28D-6 Deluxe and the Standard.On the 4-door hardtop, the front driver and passenger seat belt shoulder strap was connected at the top to the ceiling, however, the upper portion could be detached, with the shoulder strap resting on the driver's and front passenger's shoulder without the seat belt hanging from the ceiling. The upper part would then swing up to the ceiling and could be fastened into place. This arrangement provided an additional benefit to the rear seat passenger opposite the driver because the front passenger seat could be pushed forward with the head restraint removed, providing the rear seat passengers an unobstructed view through the front windshield, and both side view windows, adding to the luxurious feel of a hardtop luxury sedan.The level of comfort, convenience items and chassis technology was vast in relation to other products offered at the time, and the buyer could choose from seemingly endless options. Some of the items included a digitally synthesized AM stereo/FM stereo radio tuner with the ability to listen to broadcast TV stations, and a cassette tape player with recording feature to function as a, stereo and cruise control buttons integrated into a fixed position steering wheel hub, and sonar-based backup sensors installed in the rear bumper.
Rear seat passengers were also pampered, with the ability to control the stereo and climate control functions from a control pad located at the leading edge of the rear seat armrest, that could be dislodged from the armrest and function as a hand-held remote, along with separate reclining seat and backrest combined with a cellphone located inside the armrest compartment. 4-speed.
5-speed automatic. 4-speed. 5-speed manualDimensions2,730 mm (107.5 in)Length4,860 mm (191.3 in) (3.0 L)4,690 mm (184.6 in)Width1,720 mm (67.7 in) (3.0 L)1,695 mm (66.7 in))Height1,400 mm (55.1 in)1,480 kg (3,260 lb)ChronologySuccessor(wagon)For private use, the Y31 was built from late 1987 through 1991, available as either Sedan or Hardtop versions. This generation was one of Nissan's most popular series, as the Japanese economy was very robust before the advent of the deflation in mid-1991. The styling of this generation was more rounded, and additional attention was given to luxury accommodations and optional features.
The trim packages were similar to the previous generation, with some changes. The top level package for the hardtop was the V30 Turbo Brougham VIP, followed by the V30E Brougham VIP, V30 Brougham, V20 Twincam Turbo Brougham, RD28 Brougham, Classic SV (V20E or RD28 engine), Classic (V20E or RD28 engine), V20 Twincam Turbo Grandturismo SV, V20 Twincam Turbo Granturismo, ending with the V20E Granturismo. The sporty GranTurismo version has short bumpers with body kit, and powered by 2.0-liter engine, which replaced the previous generation SGL, GL, while the Classic replaced the Urban designation. 2005-2009 Y31 Cedric Super Custom SedanThe Sedan version of the Y31 received a light facelift at the launch of the Hardtop Y32, and it was still in production up to 2015 for Japanese rental fleet and taxi markets. The trim packages for the sedan started with the V30 Turbo Brougham VIP, the V30E Brougham VIP, V30E Brougham, V20 Twincam Turbo Brougham, RD28 Brougham, Classic SV (V20E or RD28 engine), Classic (V20E or RD28 engine), with the base model Supercustom (V20E or RD28 engine). The Brougham VIP package had three separate technology upgrade packages (Grade I, II, III), while the Brougham had two for both the sedan and hardtop. There was also a limited edition long-wheelbase model built by.As before, the options list was extensive.
New items that appeared were the replacement of a broadcast TV tuner with a Sony CD player coupled with JBL speakers, a humidifier for back seat passengers, and the replacement of the previous sonar-adjusted suspension by a height-controlled. A cellular phone continued to be offered, adding hands free convenience by dialing the phone number on an integrated keypad on the stationary steering wheel hub, with the handset located inside the front armrest compartment.
In June 1989 the Nissan Cedric with the VG20DET offered the world's first full range electronically controlled 5-speed automatic transmission. At the same time, the engine received an intercooler and a resulting power increase from 185 to 210 PS (136 to 154 kW).The wagon and van versions of the previous Y30 Cedric remained in production for a while alongside the Y31 sedan and Y32/Y33 Hardtops. The wagon finally ended its run in August 1999, ceding load carrying abilities to the Cedric-based.In 1991, a sedan version for fleet use was released. The fleet model Y31 sedan is still in production, and was last updated in 2012.Engines:. 2.0 L (VG20P LPG version until 2007.07). 2.0 L. 3.0 L.
3.0 L. 3.0 L (turbocharged).
2.0 L 6-cylinder (until 2002.06). 2.0 L 4-cylinder LPG (1987-1991.06).
2.0 L 4-cylinder LPG (since 1991.06, NA20PE from 2010.09). 2.5 L 4-cylinder (Asian exports only). 2.7 L 4-cylinder diesel (Asian exports only, until 2000).
2.8 L diesel, 94 PS (69 kW) at 4,800 rpm (until 1999.08). 2.8 L diesel, 100 PS (74 kW) at 4,800 rpm (19.06).
3.2 L inline-4 diesel (Exclusively for Indonesian Silver Bird fleet only). Nissan Cedric (Y32)The Y32 Cedric, only ever available in a Hardtop version aimed at private buyers, was a reskin of the Y31 model.
The Y31 Sedan continued in production alongside the Y32, intended for commercial and institutional uses. The Cedric had a market reputation appealing to an older demographic, while the sister car, which has a more performance oriented reputation, aimed for younger buyers. This model shared much of its mechanicals with the newly released which was a sales success for Nissan. The introduction of the Cima began to siphon off buyers who normally purchased the Brougham and Brougham VIP, with the Cedric Brougham VIP being the rarest. Worldwide the number of VIP Brougham on Japan's Nissan Motors database is less than 17 to date.The Y32 was produced from June 1991 through 1994. It has had and versions of the VG series V6, alongside the inline six 2.8 version. A four-cylinder engine was never available as the Y32 was only ever marketed in more upscale versions.
The performance oriented Gran Turismo reverted to four round headlights, giving the vehicle a similar appearance to the BMW 7 Series sedan sold at the time. Manual transmissions were no longer available. Power window switches were illuminated for easy location at night.
The parking brake was no longer operated by center mounted hand operated handle, instead relocated to a pedal next to the brake pedal. Interior lighting operates gradually when any door is opened, a shortwave radio tuner is included with the stereo system, and maintenance reminders are also added.In September 1994 and January of the following year, Granturismo and Brougham versions of the lesser two-litre six-cylinder version were added. Production ended in June 1995 after the June introduction of the succeeding Y33 Cedric Hardtop.
The Y31 Sedan remained in production for commercial use.Engines:. 2.0 L, 125 PS (92 kW) at 6,000 rpm.
3.0 L, 160 PS (118 kW) at 5,200 rpm. 3.0 L, 200 PS (147 kW) at 6,000 rpm. 3.0 L, 255 PS (188 kW) at 6,000 rpm. 2.8 L, 100 PS (74 kW) at 4,800 rpm. Nissan Cedric GranTurismo Ultima sedanThe Y33 was sold from June 1995 through June 1999. The VG series engine was replaced with the newly developed VQ series (except for the initial lower level versions). E-TS, also found on the, and, was added to the options list.
One of the major advantages of the VQ series over the VG series was the aluminum alloy block and heads, helping to reduce weight. This generation of the Cedric was also built in LHD for export to Middle East markets. Export versions generally received the VG30E engine, with outputs from 130 to 143 PS (96 to 105 kW) depending on the octane rating.Engines:.
2.0 L. 2.5 L.
3.0 L. 3.0 L. 3.0 L. 2.8 L. This section does not any.
Unsourced material may be challenged. ( November 2018) Older models of the Cedric appeared in many various Asian movies and TV dramas on different roles, most prominently as taxis (especially in Hong Kong) as well as police cars. In Japanese movies and TV shows they were used as civilian vehicles, taxis as well as police cars; notably appearing in the crime dramas Taitokai (大都会 in Japanese) and Seibu Keisatsu (西部警察); where the Cedric was used as police vehicles alongside the Laurel and the Gloria; most of them being wrecked with the exception of the 430 model Cedrics that were used as marked police cars in the show Seibu Keisatsu (1979 - 1984). It appears in the film, as the car given to the protagonist by his parents.References.
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