Nissan Laurel I (C30) photos

1968 — 1972 · sedan, coupe

photos

specifications

99–129

Photos

Sedan (C30) 1968–72

Sedan (C30) 1968–72

Hardtop (C30) 1968–72

Nissan Laurel I (C30), coupe, blue, front three-quarter view — photo 81891

Hardtop (C30) 1968–72 Studio front three-quarter view shot of a classic blue two-door coupe. The car is photographed in a dark studio setting with warm overhead lighting. Notable features include fender-mounted side mirrors, a pillarless hardtop profile, a chrome front grille with quad round headlights, and vintage wheels with center caps.

About this generation

The first generation created to fill the niche between Skyline and Cedric.

The Laurel C30 was an elegant sedan, offering above-average comfort and refined style, which quickly found its buyers in Japan.

Specifications

12 in 2 body styles

Sedan C30 7 specifications

4305 mm169.5 in

Length

1605 mm63.2 in

Width

1405 mm55.3 in

Height

2620 mm103.1 in

Wheelbase

170 mm6.7 in

Ground clearance

Petrol

1800

99hp(74 kW)

1.8 l 4-speed manual RWD

1968–1970

Torque: 147 Nm (108 lb-ft)
Top speed: 165 km/h (103 mph)
Displacement: 1815 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: G18
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1020 kg (2249 lb)
Fuel tank: 50 l (13.2 gal US)

1800

99hp(74 kW)

1.8 l 3-speed automatic RWD

1968–1970

Torque: 147 Nm (108 lb-ft)
Top speed: 160 km/h (99 mph)
Displacement: 1815 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: G18
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1045 kg (2304 lb)
Fuel tank: 50 l (13.2 gal US)

1800

103hp(77 kW)

1.8 l 4-speed manual RWD

1970–1972

Torque: 150 Nm (111 lb-ft)
Top speed: 165 km/h (103 mph)
Displacement: 1815 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: G18
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1025 kg (2260 lb)
Fuel tank: 50 l (13.2 gal US)

1800

103hp(77 kW)

1.8 l 3-speed automatic RWD

1970–1972

Torque: 150 Nm (111 lb-ft)
Top speed: 160 km/h (99 mph)
Displacement: 1815 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: G18
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1050 kg (2315 lb)
Fuel tank: 50 l (13.2 gal US)

2000

118hp(88 kW)

2.0 l 4-speed manual RWD

1970–1972

Torque: 167 Nm (123 lb-ft)
Top speed: 175 km/h (109 mph)
Displacement: 1990 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: G20
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1040 kg (2293 lb)
Fuel tank: 50 l (13.2 gal US)

2000

118hp(88 kW)

2.0 l 3-speed automatic RWD

1970–1972

Torque: 167 Nm (123 lb-ft)
Top speed: 170 km/h (106 mph)
Displacement: 1990 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: G20
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1065 kg (2348 lb)
Fuel tank: 50 l (13.2 gal US)

2000 GX

129hp(96 kW)

2.0 l 5-speed manual RWD

1970–1972

Torque: 172 Nm (127 lb-ft)
Top speed: 180 km/h (112 mph)
Displacement: 1990 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: G20
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1050 kg (2315 lb)
Fuel tank: 50 l (13.2 gal US)

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Coupe KC30 5 specifications

4375 mm172.2 in

Length

1605 mm63.2 in

Width

1390 mm54.7 in

Height

2620 mm103.1 in

Wheelbase

Petrol

1800

103hp(77 kW)

1.8 l 4-speed manual RWD

1971–1972

Torque: 150 Nm (111 lb-ft)
Top speed: 165 km/h (103 mph)
Displacement: 1815 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: G18
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1010 kg (2227 lb)
Fuel tank: 50 l (13.2 gal US)

1800

103hp(77 kW)

1.8 l 3-speed automatic RWD

1971–1972

Torque: 150 Nm (111 lb-ft)
Top speed: 160 km/h (99 mph)
Displacement: 1815 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: G18
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1035 kg (2282 lb)
Fuel tank: 50 l (13.2 gal US)

2000

118hp(88 kW)

2.0 l 4-speed manual RWD

Torque: 167 Nm (123 lb-ft)
Top speed: 175 km/h (109 mph)
Displacement: 1990 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: G20
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1030 kg (2271 lb)
Fuel tank: 50 l (13.2 gal US)

2000

118hp(88 kW)

2.0 l 3-speed automatic RWD

Torque: 167 Nm (123 lb-ft)
Top speed: 170 km/h (106 mph)
Displacement: 1990 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: G20
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1055 kg (2326 lb)
Fuel tank: 50 l (13.2 gal US)

2000 GX

129hp(96 kW)

2.0 l 5-speed manual RWD

Torque: 172 Nm (127 lb-ft)
Top speed: 180 km/h (112 mph)
Displacement: 1990 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: G20
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1040 kg (2293 lb)
Fuel tank: 50 l (13.2 gal US)

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