Fourth Generation 330
| Also called | Nissan Gloria Yue Loong 805 (TW) Datsun 200/220/260/280C |
|---|---|
| Production | 1976-1979 |
| Body style | 2-door coupe 4-door hardtop/sedan/wagon/van |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Engine | 2.0L L20 Straight-6 2.6L L26 Straight-6 2.8L L28 Straight-6 2.0L H20 Straight-4 2.2L SD22 Straight-4 diesel 2.0L SD20 Straight-4 diesel |
| Transmission | 3-speed automatic 4-speed manual 5-speed manual |
| Wheelbase | 2,690 mm (105.9 in) |
| Length | 4,785 mm (188.4 in) |
| Width | 1,705 mm (67.1 in)) |
| Height | 1,440 mm (56.7 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,440 kg (3,200 lb) |
The 330 series Cedric was produced from 1976 through 1979. Again, it was sold as the Gloria as well in the domestic Japanese market; in the export it was marketed as the 200C, 220C, 260C, and 280C (after 1978).
The diesel engine returned, mainly for taxi usage. For the same purpose, there was a version of the four-cylinder "H20" petrol engine which ran on LPG. The engines were further modified as emission control regulations were again adjusted in 1976.
Trim levels offered were the Deluxe, Custom Deluxe, GL, GL-E, SGL, SGL-E, 2800SGL, and 2800SGL-E. The SG Brougham also first appeared in this generation. The "SG" designation stands for Senior Grade, and the "E" represents fuel injection.
October 1977 saw 1 million Cedrics produced.
Halogen headlights were added in June 1976.
Engines:
- 2.0 L (1,982 cc) H20 OHV I4
- 2.0 L (1,998 cc) L20A OHC I6
- 2.4 L (2,393 cc) L24 OHC I6
- 2.6 L (2,565 cc) L26 OHC I6 (1976–1978)
- 2.8 L (2,753 cc) L28 OHC I6 (1978–1979)
- 2.0 L (1,991 cc) SD20 OHV Diesel I4
- 2.2 L (2,164 cc) SD22 OHV Diesel I4
As with the 230, the 330 also came in the following body shells: Sedan, Wagon/Van, Coupé, and rare pillarless Hardtop Sedan.
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