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Nissan Laurel JC31 2.8 D (81 Hp)
Overall Rating
Nissan Laurel:
The Nissan Laurel is a two- and four-door sedan manufactured and marketed by Nissan from 1968 to 2002. Later generations added all-wheel-drive along with turbocharged engines. Introduced in 1968 as a new model positioned above the Datsun Bluebird 510, the Laurel offered the luxury of the Nissan Gloria A30 in a shorter wheelbase, and always was the luxury version of the Skyline range for all generations, sharing engines, suspensions and handling dynamics of the popular performance coupe and sedan while having a longer wheelbase....(Read more on Wikipedia)
JC31 Overview:
Nissan Laurel (JC31). With 159 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~9.1 l/100km). Weighing only 1270 kg, it’s quite light. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. The top speed reaches 155 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 Laurel JC31 was produced before the establishment of Euro NCAP, and as such, it was not tested. Its safety features are basic by modern standards, lacking advanced airbags or electronic stability control.
2.8 D (81 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The 2.8 D (LD28) offers robust, if not exhilarating, performance. Its 81 Hp is modest for a 2.8L, but the torque delivery is suitable for comfortable cruising and daily driving, especially for its era.
Fuel Economy
With urban consumption around 9.1 l/100 km and extra-urban at 6.1 l/100 km, this diesel engine provided commendable fuel economy for a large sedan in the early 1980s, making it a practical choice for long distances.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Comfortable and spacious interior for its class
- • Generally reliable engines, especially the LD28 diesel
- • Classic, understated styling
- • Good highway cruiser
- • Relatively good fuel economy for the diesel variant
Cons:
- • Dated safety features by modern standards
- • Petrol engines can feel underpowered compared to modern cars
- • Potential for rust in older models
- • Parts availability can be challenging outside of Japan
- • Steering feel is less precise than modern vehicles
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(HLC230: 1977 - 1983).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Nissan |
| Model: | Laurel |
| Generation: | JC31 |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.8 D (81 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1981 |
| End of production: | 1985 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 81 Hp @ 4600 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 29 Hp/l [worst than previous generation] |
| Torque: | 159 Nm @ 2400 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | LD28 More details about the engine LD28 |
| Engine displacement: | 2793 |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Precombustion chamber injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5.7 l |
| Coolant: | 11 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84.5 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 83 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 22:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Diesel |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 9.1 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 6.1 l/100 km |
| Maximum speed: | 155 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 15.7 kg/Hp, 63.8 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 8 kg/Nm, 125.2 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1270 |
| Max. weight: | 1730 |
| Max. roof load: | 80 kg |
| Max load: | 460 |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1200 kg |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 l |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 600 kg |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4635 mm mm |
| Width: | 1690 mm mm |
| Height: | 1400 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2670 mm mm |
| Front track: | 1410 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1390 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.4 m [above average] |
| 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 | Manual |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Disc [above average] |
| Steering type | Cone worm with recirculation balls |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | Front wheel tires: 185/70 R14 |
| Wheel rims size | Front wheel rims: 5.5J x 14 |
| Front suspension | Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar |
| Rear suspension | Rigid axle suspension, Trailing arm |
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