Eighth Generation Y31
Main article : Nissan Gloria Y31
| Also called | Nissan Cedric |
|---|---|
| Production | 1987-1991 hardtop 1987-present sedan |
| Body style | 4-door hardtop/sedan |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Engine | 3.0 L Turbo VG30ET V6 3.0 L VG30 V6 2.0 L Turbo VG20DET V6 2.0 L VG20E V6 2.8 L RD28 Straight-6 diesel |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic 5-speed automatic 4-speed manual 5-speed manual |
| Wheelbase | 2,735 mm (107.7 in) |
| Length | 4,690 mm (184.6 in) |
| Width | 1,695 mm (66.7 in)) |
| Height | 1,445 mm (56.9 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,380 kg (3,000 lb) |
| Related | Nissan Cedric Y31 Nissan Crew Nissan Cima Y31 Nissan Leopard Y31 Nissan Cefiro A31 |
Introduced in 1987, the Y31 sedan (with revised body appearance) still in production currently. Hardtops were replaced by the succeeding Y32, and the Y30 Wagon/Van version was not replaced. After this generation, Glorias are now only available to private customers in four-door hardtop guise. Engines available continue to be the newly developed VG series engine, with the VG20DET adding DOHC, another first for Nissan. June 1987 saw a special-edition Gloria intended for parade usage.
The four-speed automatic transmission is now computer controlled for smoother shifts. The transmission now exclusively uses a floor-mounted gearshifter, and a five-speed manual transmission was still available. The rear suspension was upgraded to multi-link independent setup. Trim levels start with the VIP Brougham, Gran Tourismo, Classic SV, Classic and Super Custom. The Gran Turismo received more sport-oriented styling, adding a youthful appearance, which found new, younger, buyers.
The Gloria competed for buyers with related Nissan vehicles that shared platforms used for the Gloria, specifically, the Nissan Cima, Nissan Leopard and the Nissan Cedric, as well as other sport oriented vehicles, such as the Nissan Cefiro, Nissan Skyline and Nissan Laurel.
The Gloria Y31 can be distinguished from its sibling, the Cedric Y31 by the taillights at the back. Unlike its sibling, the Gloria has not received a new body.
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