The Nissan Leopard is a Japanese mid-range sports car from the automaker Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. Years of manufacture – from 1980 to 1999. In total, 4 generations of cars were produced. The Leopard was based on several models – Nissan Skyline and Laurel, Datsun 910 / Nissan Maxima and Nissan Cedric and Gloria. The latest generation of cars did not gain much popularity due to the economic downturn. The first three generations of the model were intended for the domestic market, although export versions were produced, the last, fourth, was more “Americanized”, but was not supplied to the USA.
The 3.0-liter Nissan VQ30DD engine was assembled from 1996 to 2004 in several boost options and was installed on such popular models as Cedric, Leopard, Stagea and Skyline. This power unit is known for its finicky to the quality of fuel consumed.
The 3.0-liter turbo engine Nissan VQ30DET was produced from 1995 to 2007 in Japan and was installed on such popular concern models as Sima, Cedric, Gloria or Leopard. There was also a twin-turbocharged version of this engine under the VQ30DETT index.
The 2.5-liter Nissan VQ25DE engine (or VQ25 for short) was first shown in 1994 as the main power unit for the popular Cefiro, Cedric or Leopard models on the Japanese market. In 2004, the motor was slightly updated and began to be installed on the Fuga, Teana sedans and the Elgrand minivan. It was installed …
The 4.1-liter Nissan VH41DE engine (or VH41 for short) was produced from 1991 to 2001 and was installed on the most expensive models of the concern, including the American Infiniti Q45. This power unit still attracts fans of swapping powerful engines in their cars.
The 3.0-liter Nissan VG30DET engine was produced by the Japanese concern from 1986 to 1996 and was installed only on large sedans such as Sima, Cedric and Gloria, as well as the Leopard coupe. This power unit was equipped with a Garrett T3 turbine and developed a power of 255 hp and 343 Nm.
The 3.0-liter Nissan VG30DE engine was produced by the company from 1986 to 2000 and was installed both in civilian cars and in popular sports models of the 300ZR and 300ZX families. The power unit was offered in a wide range of capacities and was equipped with a phase regulator.
The 3.0-liter Nissan VG30ET engine was produced from 1983 to 1991 at a Japanese plant and was installed both in sports models of the 300ZX family and in civilian Cedric and Gloria. This unit was produced with two different turbines and, accordingly, different power.
Nissan VG20E was produced from 1983 to 1999 at a Japanese plant and many popular models of the concern such as Cedric, Leopard, and Maxima were installed. From 1987 to 2005, a gas version of this unit was used under the symbol VG20P for 100 hp.
The 2.5-liter Nissan RB25DE engine was produced from 1991 to 2002 at a Japanese plant and was installed on such popular models as Skyline, Cefiro, Laurel, and Stage. The first models (until 1993) were not equipped with the NVCS variable valve timing system. Characteristics of camshafts on these engines: phase 240/232, rise 7.8/7.3 mm. Such …
