Sixth Generation Y30
| Also called | Nissan Gloria Yue Loong Cedric 811 Yue Loong 830 (TW) Nissan 300C |
|---|---|
| Production | 1983-1987 |
| Assembly | Miaoli, Taiwan |
| Body style | 4-door hardtop/sedan/wagon/van |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Engine | 3.0 L VG30ET turbo V6 3.0 L VG30E V6 2.0 L VG20ET turbo V6 2.0 L VG20 V6 2.8 L LD28　Straight-6 diesel |
| Transmission | 3-speed automatic 4-speed automatic 4-speed manual 5-speed manual |
| Wheelbase | 2,730 mm (107.5 in) |
| Length | 4,860 mm (191.3 in) |
| Width | 1,720 mm (67.7 in)) |
| Height | 1,425 mm (56.1 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,475 kg (3,250 lb) |
The Y30 was sold from 1984 through 1987. It used the 3.0 L (2,960 cc) VG30E V6 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 VG30 six.
The front suspension was upgraded from double wishbone to MacPherson strut, with optional sonic modified suspension.
This generation saw the introduction of the VG series V6, which was inspired by an Alfa Romeo design.
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 3.0L V6. The sedan featured the same independent front suspension as the wagon, but had a five-link suspension system for ride quality. 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 being achied in about 8.4 seconds.
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 passenger's shoulder so that rear passengers could have an unobstructed view from the rear seat without the seat belt hanging from the ceiling. The upper part would then swing up to the ceiling and could be fastened into place.
The Brougham VIP was added to the top of the list of trim levels, which included the Turbo Brougham VIP and the Turbo Brougham, released June 1984.
A high mounted center brake lamp was added March 1994, as well as CFC free air conditioning.
The Wagon and Van versions continued in production after the introduction of the succeeding Y31, Y32, and Y33 versions, with the Wagon version ending production in August 1999. Wagons (intended for private buyers) were mainly available with the 115 PS (85 kW) VG20E petrol unit and the 94 PS (69 kW) RD28 diesel engine (until March 1994)
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