Nissan Gloria Y31
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The Nissan Gloria Y31 is a large automobile, the original version built from late 1987 through 1991 available in either Sedan or Hardtop guises.
, with the VG20DET adding DOHC, another first for Nissan.
The 4-speed automatic transmission is now computer controlled for smoother shifts. The transmission now exclusively uses a floor mounted gearshifter, and a 5-speed manual transmission is 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 sporty GranTurismo SV version ,discontinued in 1991, had short bumpers with a body kit, and was powered by 1998cc VG20DET engine. The Sedan version of the Y31 was rebodied at the launch of the Y32. The Gloria is mechanically related to the Crew
, although the former is larger.
The Gloria Y31 can be distinguished from its sibling, the Nissan Cedric Y31
by the taillights.
Trim levels are Original, Custom, Super Custom, Classic, Classic SV, and Brougham VIP. There was also a long wheelbase model built by Autech
.
Engine types
Dimensions
Engine
by Dan Fogelberg.
Y31
June 1987 saw a special-edition Gloria built for parade usage. The sedan remains with unchanged body appearance and is still in production currently. Private Glorias are now only available in 4-door hardtop guise. Engines available continue to be the newly developed VG series engineNissan VG engine
The VG engine family consists of V6 piston engines designed and produced by Nissan for several vehicles in the Nissan lineup. The VG series started in 1983 becoming Japan's first mass produced V6 engine. VG engines displace between 2.0 L and 3.3 L and feature an iron block and aluminum...
, with the VG20DET adding DOHC, another first for Nissan.
The 4-speed automatic transmission is now computer controlled for smoother shifts. The transmission now exclusively uses a floor mounted gearshifter, and a 5-speed manual transmission is 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 Cima
The Nissan Cima is a large luxury sedan produced by Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. for the Japanese market. The car's name is derived from Spanish for "summit". The hood ornament uses an image of an acanthus leaf. The acanthus leaf was commonly used by classical Greeks to make a wreath for use as a...
, Nissan Leopard
Nissan Leopard
The Nissan Leopard is a line of luxury sports cars built by Japanese carmaker Nissan. The Leopard began life in 1980 and was discontinued in 1999. Leopards were initially based on the Japanese market Nissan Skyline and Nissan Laurel and the American Datsun 910/Nissan Maxima, then later based on the...
and the Nissan Cedric
Nissan Cedric
The Nissan Cedric is a large automobile produced by Nissan since 1960. It was developed to provide upscale transportation, competing with the Prince Skyline and Gloria which were later merged into the Nissan family...
, as well as other sport oriented vehicles, such as the Nissan Cefiro
Nissan Cefiro
The Nissan Cefiro is a intermediate-size automobile range sold in Japan and other countries. The 1989 model was introduced initially as a 4-door sedan, however a wagon was later produced. A large proportion were equipped with automatic transmissions....
, Nissan Skyline
Nissan Skyline
The first Skyline was introduced in April 1957, by the Prince Motor Company, and was marketed as a luxury car. It featured a 1.5 L GA-30 engine producing 44 kW @ 4400 rpm. It used a de Dion tube rear suspension and was capable of 140 km/h . The car weighed around 1300 kg...
and Nissan Laurel
Nissan Laurel
In April 1968 Nissan presented its new Laurel in four-door deLuxe and Super deLuxe versions, both equipped with a 1.8 L inline-four cylinder engine and independent rear suspension. In summer 1970 a hardtop coupé joined the line-up, one year later a 2000 cc engine became available...
.
The sporty GranTurismo SV version ,discontinued in 1991, had short bumpers with a body kit, and was powered by 1998cc VG20DET engine. The Sedan version of the Y31 was rebodied at the launch of the Y32. The Gloria is mechanically related to the Crew
Nissan Crew
The Nissan Crew was a midsize sedan manufactured by Nissan Motors, sold only in Japan and available only as a rental or taxicommercial vehicle only....
, although the former is larger.
The Gloria Y31 can be distinguished from its sibling, the Nissan Cedric Y31
Nissan Cedric Y31
- Y31 :The Y31 was built from late 1987 through 1991 available in either Sedan or Hardtop guises. The sporty GranTurismo SV version had short bumpers with a body kit, and was powered by a 2.0 liter VG20DET engine. The Sedan version of the Y31 was rebodied at the launch of the Y32...
by the taillights.
Specifications
Trim levelsTrim levels are Original, Custom, Super Custom, Classic, Classic SV, and Brougham VIP. There was also a long wheelbase model built by Autech
Autech
, is a pro tuner of Nissan cars.Autech was founded in 1986 as a subsidiary of Nissan Motor Co. Ltd.. Nissan named Shinichiro Sakurai, the former general manager of Nissan's Advanced Vehicle Design Department, as president designate of the new subsidiary...
.
Engine types
- 1998cc VG20E
- 1998cc VG20DET
- 2998cc VG30E
- 2998cc VG30ET turbocharged
Dimensions
- Exterior dimensions (LxWxH) (mm): 4860 x 1720 x 1380
- Wheelbase(mm): 2735
- Curb vehicle weight(kg): 1450
- Seating capacity: 5 (Incl. driver)
Engine
- Fuel type : Petrol
Ads
The Nissan Gloria Y31, from 1988 onwards, featured in TV ads in Japan featuring the song LongerLonger
"Longer" is a song written and recorded by the American singer-songwriter Dan Fogelberg. The song can be found on Fogelberg's 1979 album Phoenix...
by Dan Fogelberg.