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Nissan Cima F50 4.5 i V8 32V (280 Hp)
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Nissan Cima:
The Nissan Cima is a luxury sedan manufactured and marketed by Nissan across five generations for the Japanese market — and for three generations as the Infiniti Q45 internationally.
The Cima nameplate derived from Spanish for "summit" or "top. " Earlier generations featured a hood ornament with an image of an acanthus leaf that gave the Nissan Laurel its name. The acanthus leaf was commonly used by classical Greeks to make a wreath for use as a crown — notable, as the Cima's chief competitor in the Japanese Domestic market was the Toyota Crown....(Read more on Wikipedia)
F50 Overview:
Nissan Cima (F50). With 451 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1770 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. The top speed reaches 230 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Nissan Cima F50 was primarily sold in the Japanese and North American markets (as Infiniti Q45) and was not officially tested by Euro NCAP.
4.5 i V8 32V (280 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The naturally aspirated V8 delivers smooth, linear power, ideal for effortless cruising and refined acceleration, characteristic of a luxury flagship.
Fuel Economy
Impressively, the 4.5L V8 achieves a better fuel economy than the V6 turbo, making it a more efficient choice for its power output.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Spacious and luxurious interior
- • Smooth and powerful V6/V8 engine options
- • Comfortable ride quality
- • Distinctive styling
- • Reliable powertrain (generally)
Cons:
- • High fuel consumption (especially V8 AWD)
- • Limited availability outside Japan/North America
- • Aging technology compared to modern cars
- • Potentially expensive parts and maintenance
- • No official Euro NCAP safety rating
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(FY33: 1996 - 2001).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Nissan |
| Model: | Cima |
| Generation: | F50 |
| Modification (Engine): | 4.5 i V8 32V (280 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 2001 |
| End of production: | 2010 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 280 Hp @ 6000 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 62.3 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 451 Nm @ 3600 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 4494 |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 93 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 82.7 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10.5:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 10 l/100 km |
| Maximum speed: | 230 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 6.3 kg/Hp, 158.2 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 3.9 kg/Nm, 254.8 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1770 |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4970 mm mm [25mm more] |
| Width: | 1820 mm mm [40mm more] |
| Height: | 1450 mm mm [15mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2830 mm mm [15mm more] |
| Front track: | 1540 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1540 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 225/60 R16 |
| Front suspension | Spring Strut |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
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