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Nissan President PGF50 4.5 i V8 32V (280 Hp)
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Nissan President:
The Nissan President is a Japanese luxury sedan that was manufactured and marketed by Nissan from 1965 until 2010 as the flagship of Nissan's range, available only at its Nissan Store dealerships then at Nissan Blue Stage dealerships.
Initially marketed in Japan only as an executive limousine, exports began to a few countries including Singapore and Hong Kong, though sales were limited. When the President was introduced in 1965, it was marketed under the "Nissan" badge, unlike other Nissan products at the time, which were marketed under the Datsun brand....(Read more on Wikipedia)
PGF50 Overview:
Nissan President (PGF50). With 451 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1890 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. The top speed reaches 230 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Nissan President PGF50 was primarily sold in the Japanese domestic market and was not subjected to Euro NCAP safety testing. Therefore, no official star rating is available from this organization.
4.5 i V8 32V (280 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The 4.5L V8 (VK45DE) delivers robust and smooth power, ideal for effortless highway cruising and refined acceleration, though not built for outright sportiness. Its 280 Hp and 451 Nm torque provide ample thrust for a car of its size.
Fuel Economy
As expected for a large V8 luxury sedan of its era, fuel consumption is high at 12.8 l/100 km (combined), making it less economical for daily city driving but acceptable for its class.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Luxurious and spacious interior with high-quality materials
- • Powerful and exceptionally smooth 4.5L V8 engine
- • Excellent ride comfort and quiet cabin for long journeys
- • Distinctive and imposing executive styling
- • Strong reliability reputation for Nissan's V8 engines
Cons:
- • High fuel consumption, especially in city driving
- • Large dimensions can make parking and maneuvering challenging
- • Limited parts availability and specialist knowledge outside Japan
- • Dated technology compared to contemporary European rivals
- • Potential for expensive maintenance on complex luxury features
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(HG50: 1990 - 2002).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Nissan |
| Model: | President |
| Generation: | PGF50 |
| Modification (Engine): | 4.5 i V8 32V (280 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 2003 |
| End of production: | 2010 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 280 Hp @ 6000 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 62.3 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 451 Nm @ 3600 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 4494 |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 93 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 82.7 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10.5:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 12.8 l/100 km |
| Maximum speed: | 230 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 6.8 kg/Hp, 148.1 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 4.2 kg/Nm, 238.6 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1890 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 355 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 5070 mm mm [5mm less] |
| Width: | 1840 mm mm [10mm more] |
| Height: | 1500 mm mm [75mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2870 mm mm [10mm less] |
| Front track: | 1580 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1560 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Tires size | 225/60 R16 |
| Front suspension | Spring Strut |
| Rear suspension | Transverse stabilizer |
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