Sixth Generation 430
| Also called | Nissan Cedric Yue Loong Victory 2000 (TW) Yue Loong Victory 2400 (TW) |
|---|---|
| Production | 1979-1983 |
| Assembly | Miaoli, Taiwan |
| Body style | 4-door hardtop/sedan/wagon/van |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Engine | 2.0L Z20P LPG I4 2.0L L20P LPG I6 2.0L L20S/L20E I6 2.0 L L20ET turbo I6 2.8L L28E I6 2.0 L SD20 diesel I4 2.2 L SD22 diesel I4 2.8 L LD28 diesel I6 |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic 3-speed automatic 5-speed manual 4-speed manual |
| Wheelbase | 2,690 mm (105.9 in) |
| Length | 4,825 mm (190.0 in) |
| Width | 1,715 mm (67.5 in)) |
| Height | 1,430 mm (56.3 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,470 kg (3,200 lb) |
June 1979 saw a completely redesigned Nissan Gloria with assistance with Pininfarina, with a more simple and straightforward appearance over the previous generation, and exchanging the single unit halogen headlights with 4 sealed beam headlight units, achieving a more American appearance, similar to the Buick Century during the same time period. Computer controlled fuel injection was added to more engines offered, with the "E" designation signifying fuel injection. The L20ET engine was the first engine to power a Japanese production vehicle, although not in the Gloria.
The 2-door hardtop coupe was discontinued and replaced with the luxury sports coupe Nissan Leopard.
Trim levels were expanded, and were designated the Brougham, SGL Extra, SGL, GL and the Jack Nicklaus edition which was very similar to the Brougham, which offered the turbo. Other trim levels were the Turbo S, S Custom, Custom Deluxe, Deluxe, Custom, and the Standard at the bottom. The diesel engine SD22 was offered in 1979 on the sedan GL and DX. The Standard SEdan and Van were discontinued April 1981. October 1979, the 6-cylinder LD28 diesel was added with the automatic transmission selector moved from column shift to a floor-mounted system. December 1979 was when the first turbo L20ET was introduced,
February 1980 saw the LD28 6-cylinder offered with a 5-speed manual transmission installed with a floor-mounted shifter, but leaving the column shift for the 4-speed manual transmission. Later in April of that same year the Turbo Brougham appeared with a 4-speed automatic transmission, floor-mounted, to the 4-door hardtop model. A glass moonroof was also offered on the options list.
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