Nissan Cedric: generations and engines

The Nissan Cedric was built from 1983 to 2014 in 7 generations, with 33 engine versions in our catalog (sedan). Pick a generation to see its engines, horsepower and fuel economy.

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Production years1983–2014

Generations7

Engine versions33

Power85–280 hp

Body stylesSedan

FuelGasoline, Diesel, Gasoline/LPG

Timeline

Nissan Cedric generations

1983–1987
Nissan Cedric (Y30)
- Sedan
- Gasoline
1 engine version 210 hp
Engines below
1987–1991
Nissan Cedric (Y31)
- Sedan
- Gasoline
- Diesel
9 engine versions 94–210 hp
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1991–2014
Nissan Cedric (Y31, facelift 1991)
- Sedan
- Gasoline
- Diesel
- Gasoline/LPG
5 engine versions 85–160 hp
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1991–1995
Nissan Cedric (Y32)
- Sedan
- Diesel
- Gasoline
4 engine versions 94–255 hp
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1993–1995
Nissan Cedric (Y32) Gran Turismo
- Sedan
- Gasoline
2 engine versions 125–160 hp
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1995–1999
Nissan Cedric (Y33)
- Sedan
- Diesel
- Gasoline
7 engine versions 100–270 hp
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1999–2004
Nissan Cedric (Y34)
- Sedan
- Gasoline
5 engine versions 210–280 hp
Engines below

Specs

Nissan Cedric engines

The manufacturer's figures for each engine version: horsepower, torque, 0–62 mph, top speed and combined fuel economy.

Nissan Cedric (Y30)1983–1987 · 1 engine version

Engine	Years	Fuel	Power	Torque	0–62 mph	Top speed	Combined
2.0 V6 Turbo (210 hp)	1983–1987	Gasoline	210 hp (154 kW)

Nissan Cedric (Y31)1987–1991 · 9 engine versions

Engine	Years	Fuel	Power	Torque	0–62 mph	Top speed
2.0i V6 (125 hp)	1987–1991	Gasoline	125 hp (92 kW)	123 lb-ft (167 Nm)	10.9 s	115 mph (185 km/h)
2.0i V6 (125 hp) Automatic	1987–1991	Gasoline	125 hp (92 kW)	123 lb-ft (167 Nm)	12.6 s	107 mph (173 km/h)
2.0i V6 (185 hp) Automatic	1987–1989	Gasoline	185 hp (136 kW)	159 lb-ft (216 Nm)	9.5 s	126 mph (203 km/h)
2.8d (94 hp)	1987–1989	Diesel	94 hp (69 kW)	131 lb-ft (177 Nm)	14.3 s	104 mph (167 km/h)
2.8d (94 hp) Automatic	1987–1989	Diesel	94 hp (69 kW)	131 lb-ft (177 Nm)	17.3 s	100 mph (161 km/h)
3.0i V6 (160 hp)	1987–1989	Gasoline	160 hp (118 kW)	183 lb-ft (248 Nm)	10.3 s	117 mph (189 km/h)
3.0i V6 (160 hp) Automatic	1987–1989	Gasoline	160 hp (118 kW)	183 lb-ft (248 Nm)	10.6 s	117 mph (189 km/h)
3.0i V6 (195 hp) Automatic	1987–1989	Gasoline	195 hp (143 kW)	217 lb-ft (294 Nm)	9 s	127 mph (204 km/h)
2.0i V6 (210 hp) Automatic	1989–1991	Gasoline	210 hp (154 kW)	195 lb-ft (265 Nm)	7.8 s	134 mph (215 km/h)

Nissan Cedric (Y31, facelift 1991)1991–2014 · 5 engine versions

Engine	Years	Fuel	Power	Torque	0–62 mph	Top speed
2.0i V6 (125 hp)	1991–1999	Gasoline	125 hp (92 kW)	123 lb-ft (167 Nm)	11.5 s	114 mph (184 km/h)
2.0i V6 (125 hp) Automatic	1991–1999	Gasoline	125 hp (92 kW)	123 lb-ft (167 Nm)	13.1 s	107 mph (172 km/h)
2.8d (100 hp) Automatic	1999–2002	Diesel	100 hp (74 kW)	131 lb-ft (178 Nm)	16.8 s	101 mph (163 km/h)
3.0i V6 (160 hp) Automatic	1999–2002	Gasoline	160 hp (118 kW)	183 lb-ft (248 Nm)	10.6 s	118 mph (190 km/h)
2.0 (85 hp) LPG Automatic	2002–2014	Gasoline/LPG	85 hp (63 kW)	125 lb-ft (170 Nm)	18.4 s	98 mph (157 km/h)

Nissan Cedric (Y32)1991–1995 · 4 engine versions

Engine	Years	Fuel	Power	Torque	0–62 mph	Top speed
2.8d (94 hp) Automatic	1991–1993	Diesel	94 hp (69 kW)	131 lb-ft (177 Nm)	18.2 s	100 mph (161 km/h)
3.0i V6 24V (200 hp) Automatic	1991–1995	Gasoline	200 hp (147 kW)	192 lb-ft (260 Nm)		137 mph (220 km/h)
3.0i V6 24V Turbo (255 hp) Automatic	1991–1995	Gasoline	255 hp (188 kW)	253 lb-ft (343 Nm)		149 mph (240 km/h)
2.8d (100 hp) Automatic	1993–1995	Diesel	100 hp (74 kW)	131 lb-ft (178 Nm)	17.6 s	101 mph (163 km/h)

Nissan Cedric (Y32) Gran Turismo1993–1995 · 2 engine versions

Engine	Years	Fuel	Power	Torque	0–62 mph	Top speed	Combined
2.0i V6 (125 hp) Automatic	1993–1995	Gasoline	125 hp (92 kW)	123 lb-ft (167 Nm)	13.4 s	108 mph (174 km/h)
3.0i V6 (160 hp) Automatic	1993–1995	Gasoline	160 hp (118 kW)	183 lb-ft (248 Nm)	10.4 s	124 mph (199 km/h)

Nissan Cedric (Y33)1995–1999 · 7 engine versions

Engine	Years	Fuel	Power	Torque	0–62 mph	Top speed
2.8d (100 hp) Automatic	1995–1997	Diesel	100 hp (74 kW)	131 lb-ft (178 Nm)	17.3 s	101 mph (163 km/h)
3.0T V6 (270 hp) Automatic	1995–1997	Gasoline	270 hp (199 kW)	271 lb-ft (368 Nm)	7 s	147 mph (236 km/h)
3.0i V6 (160 hp) Automatic	1995–1997	Gasoline	160 hp (118 kW)	183 lb-ft (248 Nm)	10.6 s	121 mph (194 km/h)
3.0i V6 (220 hp) Automatic	1995–1997	Gasoline	220 hp (162 kW)	207 lb-ft (280 Nm)	8.6 s	134 mph (215 km/h)
2.0i V6 (125 hp) Automatic	1996–1997	Gasoline	125 hp (92 kW)	123 lb-ft (167 Nm)	13.5 s	107 mph (172 km/h)
2.5i (235 hp) 4x4 Automatic	1997–1999	Gasoline	235 hp (173 kW)	202 lb-ft (274 Nm)	9.2 s	130 mph (209 km/h)
2.5i V6 (190 hp) Automatic	1997–1999	Gasoline	190 hp (140 kW)	173 lb-ft (235 Nm)	9.5 s	128 mph (206 km/h)

Nissan Cedric (Y34)1999–2004 · 5 engine versions

Engine	Years	Fuel	Power	Torque	0–62 mph	Top speed
2.5 i V6 24V (210 hp)	1999–2004	Gasoline	210 hp (154 kW)	195 lb-ft (265 Nm)		124 mph (200 km/h)
2.5T (260 hp) 4x4 Automatic	1999–2004	Gasoline	260 hp (191 kW)	239 lb-ft (324 Nm)	7.8 s	146 mph (235 km/h)
3.0 i V6 24V (280 hp)	1999–2004	Gasoline	280 hp (206 kW)	285 lb-ft (387 Nm)		137 mph (220 km/h)
3.0i V6 (240 hp) Automatic	1999–2001	Gasoline	240 hp (177 kW)	228 lb-ft (309 Nm)	7.5 s	146 mph (235 km/h)
2.5T (250 hp) 4x4 Automatic	2002–2004	Gasoline	250 hp (184 kW)	235 lb-ft (319 Nm)	7.8 s	146 mph (235 km/h)

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