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Nissan Gloria Y34 2.5 i 24V T Four (260 Hp)
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Nissan Gloria:
The Gloria is a large luxury car made from 1959 by the Prince Motor Company, and later by Nissan Motors since its merger with the former — hence being originally marketed as Prince Gloria and later as Nissan Gloria. Initially based on the smaller Prince Skyline, the Gloria line was merged with Nissan Cedric starting with 1971 models and both continued until 2004, when they were both replaced by Nissan Fuga.
After Nissan assumed Prince's operations, the now Nissan-badged Glorias were sold along with the Nissan Skyline. They were marketed through the Nissan Prince Shop network, composed of dealerships that were formerly affiliated with the Prince company. The Prince G engine was used in the Gloria until 1969....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Y34 Overview:
Nissan Gloria (Y34). With 324 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1710 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. All‑wheel drive provides excellent grip, ideal for off‑road use. The top speed reaches 210 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 Gloria Y34 was primarily a Japanese Domestic Market (JDM) vehicle and was not officially tested by Euro NCAP. Safety features typical for its era included ABS and multiple airbags, but specific crash test data is unavailable.
2.5 i 24V T Four (260 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Excellent performance with strong acceleration thanks to the turbocharged VQ25DET engine and confident all-wheel-drive traction. A true executive sports sedan.
Fuel Economy
Fuel economy is a significant drawback, especially in urban driving, typical for a powerful turbocharged AWD sedan of its era. Expect high running costs.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Powerful and refined V6 engine options (including turbo)
- • Luxurious and comfortable interior for its class
- • Distinctive and elegant styling
- • Available with advanced features like AWD
- • Smooth automatic transmissions
Cons:
- • High fuel consumption, especially for turbo models
- • Limited availability outside of Japan (JDM import)
- • Potential for maintenance challenges with direct injection (VQ30DD)
- • Dated infotainment and safety technology by modern standards
- • Parts availability can be an issue for some components
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Y33: 1995 - 1999).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Nissan |
| Model: | Gloria |
| Generation: | Y34 |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.5 i 24V T Four (260 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1999 |
| End of production: | 2004 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 260 Hp @ 6400 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 104.1 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 324 Nm @ 2800 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 2498 |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Turbocharger |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 86 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 71.7 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 18 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 10 l/100 km |
| Maximum speed: | 210 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 6.6 kg/Hp, 152 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 5.3 kg/Nm, 189.5 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1710 |
| Max. weight: | 1985 |
| Max load: | 275 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 465 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4865 mm mm [5mm more] |
| Width: | 1770 mm mm [50mm more] |
| Height: | 1465 mm mm [40mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2800 mm mm [65mm more] |
| Front track: | 1510 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1510 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| 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 | 215/55 R16 V |
| Front suspension | Coil spring |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
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