Nissan Laurel III (C230) photos

1977 — 1980 · sedan, coupe

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specifications

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Hardtop 1978–80

Sedan (C230) 01.1977–11.1978

Hardtop (C230) 01.1977–11.1978

Hardtop (C230) 01.1977–11.1978

Nissan Laurel III (C230), coupe, blue, rear three-quarter view — photo 81899

Coupe (C230) 01.1977–11.1978 A classic two-door blue coupe captured from a rear three-quarter angle in a studio setting with a dark background. Features include heavy rear pillars with vertical louvers, fender-mounted side mirrors, and rectangular taillights built directly into the chrome rear bumper.

About this generation

The third generation with a focus on conservative luxury.

The C230 model became even more substantial, offering owners high build quality and a smooth ride, characteristic of Nissan's flagship limousines.

Specifications

30 in 2 body styles

Sedan C230 16 specifications

4525 mm178.1 in

Length

1685 mm66.3 in

Width

1405 mm55.3 in

Height

2670 mm105.1 in

Wheelbase

165 mm6.5 in

Ground clearance

Petrol

1.8

103hp(77 kW)

1.8 l 4-speed manual RWD

1977–1978

Torque: 147 Nm (108 lb-ft)
Displacement: 1770 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: L18
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Fuel tank: 65 l (17.2 gal US)

1.8

103hp(77 kW)

1.8 l 3-speed automatic RWD

1977–1978

Torque: 147 Nm (108 lb-ft)
Displacement: 1770 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: L18
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Fuel tank: 65 l (17.2 gal US)

1.8

103hp(77 kW)

1.8 l 5-speed manual RWD

1978–1980

Torque: 147 Nm (108 lb-ft)
Displacement: 1770 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: Z18
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Fuel tank: 65 l (17.2 gal US)

1.8

103hp(77 kW)

1.8 l 3-speed automatic RWD

1978–1980

Torque: 147 Nm (108 lb-ft)
Displacement: 1770 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: Z18
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Fuel tank: 65 l (17.2 gal US)

2.4

111hp(83 kW)

2.4 l 5-speed manual RWD

Torque: 177 Nm (131 lb-ft)
Top speed: 170 km/h (106 mph)
Displacement: 2393 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: L24
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Fuel tank: 65 l (17.2 gal US)

2.4

111hp(83 kW)

2.4 l 3-speed automatic RWD

Torque: 177 Nm (131 lb-ft)
Top speed: 165 km/h (103 mph)
Displacement: 2393 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: L24
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Fuel tank: 65 l (17.2 gal US)

2.0

114hp(85 kW)

2.0 l 5-speed manual RWD

Torque: 162 Nm (119 lb-ft)
Displacement: 1998 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: L20
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Fuel tank: 65 l (17.2 gal US)

2.0

114hp(85 kW)

2.0 l 3-speed automatic RWD

Torque: 162 Nm (119 lb-ft)
Displacement: 1998 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: L20
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Fuel tank: 65 l (17.2 gal US)

2.0

129hp(96 kW)

2.0 l 5-speed manual RWD

Torque: 167 Nm (123 lb-ft)
Displacement: 1998 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: L20E
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Fuel tank: 65 l (17.2 gal US)

2.0

129hp(96 kW)

2.0 l 3-speed automatic RWD

Torque: 167 Nm (123 lb-ft)
Displacement: 1998 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: L20E
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Fuel tank: 65 l (17.2 gal US)

2.8

143hp(107 kW)

2.8 l 5-speed manual RWD

1977–1978

Torque: 226 Nm (167 lb-ft)
Displacement: 2753 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: L28
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Fuel tank: 65 l (17.2 gal US)

2.8

143hp(107 kW)

2.8 l 3-speed automatic RWD

1977–1978

Torque: 226 Nm (167 lb-ft)
Displacement: 2753 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: L28
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Fuel tank: 65 l (17.2 gal US)

2.8

143hp(107 kW)

2.8 l 5-speed manual RWD

1978–1980

Torque: 226 Nm (167 lb-ft)
Displacement: 2753 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: L28E
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Fuel tank: 65 l (17.2 gal US)

2.8

143hp(107 kW)

2.8 l 3-speed automatic RWD

1978–1980

Torque: 226 Nm (167 lb-ft)
Displacement: 2753 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: L28E
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Fuel tank: 65 l (17.2 gal US)

Diesel

2.0 D

59hp(44 kW)

2.0 l 5-speed manual RWD

1978–1980

Torque: 125 Nm (92 lb-ft)
Displacement: 1991 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: SD20
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Fuel tank: 65 l (17.2 gal US)

2.0 D

59hp(44 kW)

2.0 l 3-speed automatic RWD

1978–1980

Torque: 125 Nm (92 lb-ft)
Top speed: 125 km/h (78 mph)
Displacement: 1991 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: SD20
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1250 kg (2756 lb)
Fuel tank: 65 l (17.2 gal US)

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Coupe C230 14 specifications

4525 mm178.1 in

Length

1685 mm66.3 in

Width

1390 mm54.7 in

Height

2670 mm105.1 in

Wheelbase

165 mm6.5 in

Ground clearance

Petrol

1.8

103hp(77 kW)

1.8 l 4-speed manual RWD

1977–1978

Torque: 147 Nm (108 lb-ft)
Top speed: 165 km/h (103 mph)
Displacement: 1770 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: L18
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1130 kg (2491 lb)
Fuel tank: 65 l (17.2 gal US)

1.8

103hp(77 kW)

1.8 l 3-speed automatic RWD

1977–1978

Torque: 147 Nm (108 lb-ft)
Top speed: 160 km/h (99 mph)
Displacement: 1770 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: L18
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1150 kg (2535 lb)
Fuel tank: 65 l (17.2 gal US)

1.8

103hp(77 kW)

1.8 l 5-speed manual RWD

1978–1980

Torque: 147 Nm (108 lb-ft)
Top speed: 165 km/h (103 mph)
Displacement: 1770 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: Z18
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1140 kg (2513 lb)
Fuel tank: 65 l (17.2 gal US)

1.8

103hp(77 kW)

1.8 l 3-speed automatic RWD

1978–1980

Torque: 147 Nm (108 lb-ft)
Top speed: 160 km/h (99 mph)
Displacement: 1770 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: Z18
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1160 kg (2557 lb)
Fuel tank: 65 l (17.2 gal US)

2.4

111hp(83 kW)

2.4 l 5-speed manual RWD

Torque: 181 Nm (133 lb-ft)
Top speed: 170 km/h (106 mph)
Displacement: 2393 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: L24
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1220 kg (2690 lb)
Fuel tank: 65 l (17.2 gal US)

2.4

111hp(83 kW)

2.4 l 3-speed automatic RWD

Torque: 181 Nm (133 lb-ft)
Top speed: 165 km/h (103 mph)
Displacement: 2393 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: L24
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1240 kg (2734 lb)
Fuel tank: 65 l (17.2 gal US)

2.0

114hp(85 kW)

2.0 l 5-speed manual RWD

Torque: 162 Nm (119 lb-ft)
Top speed: 170 km/h (106 mph)
Displacement: 1998 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: L20
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1190 kg (2623 lb)
Fuel tank: 65 l (17.2 gal US)

2.0

114hp(85 kW)

2.0 l 3-speed automatic RWD

Torque: 162 Nm (119 lb-ft)
Top speed: 165 km/h (103 mph)
Displacement: 1998 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: L20
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1210 kg (2668 lb)
Fuel tank: 65 l (17.2 gal US)

2.0

129hp(96 kW)

2.0 l 5-speed manual RWD

Torque: 167 Nm (123 lb-ft)
Top speed: 180 km/h (112 mph)
Displacement: 1998 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: L20E
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1200 kg (2646 lb)
Fuel tank: 65 l (17.2 gal US)

2.0

129hp(96 kW)

2.0 l 3-speed automatic RWD

Torque: 167 Nm (123 lb-ft)
Top speed: 175 km/h (109 mph)
Displacement: 1998 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: L20E
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1220 kg (2690 lb)
Fuel tank: 65 l (17.2 gal US)

2.8

143hp(107 kW)

2.8 l 5-speed manual RWD

1977–1978

Torque: 221 Nm (163 lb-ft)
Top speed: 180 km/h (112 mph)
Displacement: 2753 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: L28
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1240 kg (2734 lb)
Fuel tank: 65 l (17.2 gal US)

2.8

143hp(107 kW)

2.8 l 3-speed automatic RWD

1977–1978

Torque: 221 Nm (163 lb-ft)
Top speed: 175 km/h (109 mph)
Displacement: 2753 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: L28
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1260 kg (2778 lb)
Fuel tank: 65 l (17.2 gal US)

2.8

143hp(107 kW)

2.8 l 5-speed manual RWD

1978–1980

Torque: 226 Nm (167 lb-ft)
Top speed: 185 km/h (115 mph)
Displacement: 2753 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: L28E
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1250 kg (2756 lb)
Fuel tank: 65 l (17.2 gal US)

2.8

143hp(107 kW)

2.8 l 3-speed automatic RWD

1978–1980

Torque: 226 Nm (167 lb-ft)
Top speed: 180 km/h (112 mph)
Displacement: 2753 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: L28E
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1270 kg (2800 lb)
Fuel tank: 65 l (17.2 gal US)

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