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Nissan Gloria Y34 3.0 i V6 24V (240 Hp)
Overall Rating
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 309 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1600 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. The top speed reaches 220 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.
3.0 i V6 24V (240 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Smooth and refined V6 power delivery, offering strong acceleration for daily driving and highway overtaking. While not as punchy as the turbo, it's very capable.
Fuel Economy
Better fuel economy than the turbocharged variant, but still a 3.0L V6. Expect moderate consumption, especially with the direct injection system.
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): | 3.0 i V6 24V (240 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1999 |
| End of production: | 2004 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 240 Hp @ 6400 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 80.3 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 309 Nm @ 3600 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 2987 |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Direct injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 93 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 73.3 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 11:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 16 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 10 l/100 km |
| Maximum speed: | 220 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 6.7 kg/Hp, 150 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 5.2 kg/Nm, 193.1 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1600 |
| Max. weight: | 1875 |
| 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: | 1440 mm mm [15mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2800 mm mm [65mm more] |
| Front track: | 1510 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1510 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 | 215/55 R16 V |
| Front suspension | Coil spring |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
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