Nissan Cima
The Nissan Cima is a produced by the Japanese car manufacturer Nissan model of the upper class with rear-wheel drive. Originally, the Cima a longer and wider version of the Nissan Cedric / Gloria, and he later received its own platform.
Nissan Cima FY31 ( 1988-1991)
Until 1989 ceilings of 4700 mm length, 1695 mm width and two liters of displacement at middle-class models were common in Japan for tax reasons. Both Nissan Cedric and Gloria and their archrival Toyota Crown kept exactly to these measurements. When rumors began circulating, Toyota is developing a longer and wider, based on the Crown model ( the later Toyota Crown Majesta ), acted Nissan and introduced in January 1988, six months after the new Cedric / Gloria Y31, the on this middle-class model building, but larger and stylistically revised Cima ago.
The Cima series FY31 there was a 149 kW (200 hp) three-liter V6 (type VG30DE ) or a turbocharged version of this engine ( VG30DET ) with 190 kW ( 255 hp). The turbo version was especially popular in Japan.
Nissan Cima FY32 ( 1991-1996 )
Two months after the introduction of Cedric / Gloria Y32 followed in August 1991, the Cima second generation (type FY32 ). The name was shortened to Cima, the epithet Gloria was omitted. The design renounced the sporty appeal of the first generation.
Was powered by a 4.1 liters of FY32 V8 engine (type VH41DE ), a kurzhubigeren version of the V8 from the Nissan President / Infiniti Q45 ( VH45DE type ), with 198 kW ( 270 hp). Alternatively still stood turbocharged three-liter V6 in the offer. From autumn 1992, the Cima was also available with all-wheel drive.
Nissan Cima FY33 (1996-2001)
The Cima third generation debuted in June 1996 and received a completely new body. Unlike the first two models he arrived in the export, under the name Infiniti Q45.
Nissan Cima F50 (2001-2010)
In January 2001, Nissan introduced the fourth-generation Cima. Since the Group's new advanced FM platform is not yet available, the F50 was based on the revised platform of its predecessor. But Nissan's new design direction was clearly on the outer like the inner design. Striking feature of the Cima F50 are the headlights with seven reflectors.
In F50 two engines were again available, for one of the VQ30DET turbo three-liter V6, the other a 4.5 -liter V8 with direct injection (type VK45DD ). Both plants produce 209 kW ( 280 hp).
Nissan Cima Y51 (since 2012)
Nissan CIMA HGY51
Since May 2012 Nissan Cima offers a new model of the long version of the Nissan Fuga Hybrid. Instead of a V8 engine, the 3.5L V6 VQ with a maximum power of 225 kW is now (306 hp ) installed min -1 and a maximum torque of 350 Nm at 6800, which the HM34 electric motor with a maximum output of 50 kW and a maximum torque of 270 Nm is supported. The Nissan Intelligent Dual Clutch Control System ensures this with dual-clutch transmission, a spontaneous response and a superb ride feel and low fuel consumption. Since July 2012, the model by means of badge engineering is also produced as Mitsubishi Dignity.
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- Automobile review, catalog number 1995, 1998, 2006 ( specifications )