Nissan Laurel C35 Eighth Generation 1997- 2002
| Nissan Laurel C35 | |
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| Overview | |
| Production | 1997-2002 |
| Model years | 1998-2002 |
| Assembly | Musashimurayama, Japan Miaoli, Taiwan |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 4-door hardtop |
| Layout | Front engine, rear-wheel drive / four-wheel drive |
| Related | Nissan Skyline Nissan Stagea Nissan Silvia S15 |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.0L I6 RB20DE 2.5L Turbo-I6 RB25DET 2.5L I6 RB25DE 2.8L Diesel I6 RD28E |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,720 mm (107.1 in) |
| Length | 4,765 mm (187.6 in) |
| Width | 1,730 mm (68.1 in) |
| Height | 1,400 mm (55.1 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,440 kg (3,174.7 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Successor | Nissan Teana |
Nissan Laurel in Japan
The eighth and last generation debuted in June, 1997. The number of available models was further reduced; the models had a DOHC two-liter engine, a 2.5 L six, or a 2.8 L diesel six. In late 2002 Laurel production was ended. The Toyota competitor was the Cresta and the Honda Inspire. This generation finally lost the manual transmission.
June 1997 The C35-facelift. With the RB20DE engine type, RB25DE type, RB25DET type (such as adopting a variable valve timing mechanism is the same type "NEO straight 6 so-called" change the RB series engines. Spec Turbo achieve 280 horsepower. RB All-DOHC24-valve), and RD28 (SOHC 18-valve, carried over from the C34) of the four models. AT 4-speed transmission only. Expression strut suspension is the front (AWD vehicles are multiple-link type) and a rear multi-link type.
September 1998 Add to that lean burn RB20DE engine model. S Club series 2.5-liter car with automatic transmission with manual mode "DUALMODE M-ATx" adopted.
January 1999 RB20DE and lean burn types.
August 1999 Minor change. Medalist of the series set to premiere with the exterior design changes. RD28 diesel engine has an electronically controlled fuel injection system to change from type-RD28E.
March 2001 Stop production at the Murayama Plant. Transferred to production facilities Tochigi plant. May, RD28-engine abolish grades.
August 2002 End of production. Ended 34-year history of the Laurel. In 2003, Nissan Laurel was replaced by Nissan Teana.