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Nissan Cima FY33 4.1 i V8 32V (270 Hp)
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Nissan Cima:
The Nissan Cima is a luxury sedan manufactured and marketed by Nissan across five generations for the Japanese market — and for three generations as the Infiniti Q45 internationally.
The Cima nameplate derived from Spanish for "summit" or "top. " Earlier generations featured a hood ornament with an image of an acanthus leaf that gave the Nissan Laurel its name. The acanthus leaf was commonly used by classical Greeks to make a wreath for use as a crown — notable, as the Cima's chief competitor in the Japanese Domestic market was the Toyota Crown....(Read more on Wikipedia)
FY33 Overview:
Nissan Cima (FY33). With 371 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1730 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
As a JDM luxury sedan from the late 90s, the Nissan Cima FY33 was not subjected to Euro NCAP testing. Its safety features, while adequate for its era, do not meet modern crash safety standards.
4.1 i V8 32V (270 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Delivers exceptional smoothness and effortless power with its naturally aspirated V8, ideal for refined luxury cruising and confident overtaking.
Fuel Economy
At 10 l/100 km combined, the V8's fuel economy is expected for a large displacement engine of its time, reflecting its focus on power and luxury over efficiency.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Exceptional ride comfort and interior refinement
- • Powerful and smooth engine options (V6 Turbo and V8)
- • Spacious cabin and generous trunk capacity
- • Reliable powertrains for their era
- • Distinctive JDM luxury styling
Cons:
- • Fuel economy can be high, especially for the V8
- • Dated safety features compared to modern vehicles
- • Limited parts availability outside of Japan
- • Soft suspension may lead to less dynamic handling
- • Resale value can be low in export markets
Specifications:
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Nissan |
| Model: | Cima |
| Generation: | FY33 |
| Modification (Engine): | 4.1 i V8 32V (270 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1996 |
| End of production: | 2001 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 270 Hp @ 6000 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 65.4 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 371 Nm @ 4400 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 4130 |
| 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: | 76 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10.5:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 10 l/100 km |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 6.4 kg/Hp, 156.1 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 4.7 kg/Nm, 214.5 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1730 |
| Max. weight: | 2005 |
| Max load: | 275 |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4945 mm mm |
| Width: | 1780 mm mm |
| Height: | 1435 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2815 mm mm |
| Front track: | 1500 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1495 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 215/65 R15 H |
| Front suspension | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
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