Nissan Stagea
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The Nissan Stagea is a station wagon, loosely based on both Skyline and Laurel models. Originally produced by Nissan in 1996 as direct competition for the Subaru Legacy Touring wagon in the Japanese Domestic Market.
There are 3 different versions of the Stagea, Series 1 (1996 to late 1998), Series 2 (late 1998 to 2001) and the M35 (2001 to current).
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[edit] C34 Series 1 Overview
C34 Series 1 (1996 to late 1998) came in 2l, 2.0l and 2.5l turbo engine choices (all RB series engines). It also has 2WD and 4WD variants. The 4WD system is similar in operation to the Nissan Skyline GTR. Engine power ranges from 114 kW in the 2l to 172 kW in the 2.5l turbo. The Series 1 is only available in 4 speed auto.
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[edit] Specs
- Frame: E-WGC34 (2WD); E-WGNC34 (4WD)
- Exterior dimensions (LxWxH): 4800 x 1755 x 1495 mm
- Interior dimensions (LxWxH): 1900 x 1425 x 1155 mm
- Wheel base: 2720 mm
- Treads (F/R): 1460 / 1515 mm
- Ground clearance: 145 mm
- Curb vehicle weight: 1620 kg
[edit] Options
Series 1 paint options:
- FPV Orange (super fine hard coat)
- Dark blue Matt (super fine hard coat)
- Emerald green pearl (M) (super fine hard coat)
- Hothouse Green (M) (super fine hard coat)
- Fire clear red II (super fine hard coat)
[edit] C34 Series 2 Overview
C34 series 2 (1998 to 2001) was basically the same as the Series 1. The headlights are slightly different (fog light moved to the grill). It has the same engine choices, but they are the uprated NEO version of the RB series. The power ranges from 114 kW in the 2l to 206 kW for the 2.5l turbo. 2WD and 4WD versions available. A choice of transmissions is also available: 4 speed auto, 4 speed trip-tronic and 5 speed manual.
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Special versions of the Series 1 and 2's were also produced by Autech. These are fitted with the RB26DETT and four wheel drive system from the Skyline GTR along with the 5 speed manual. The body is also made stiffer, and the drivetrain is strengthened. These are very rare and fetch a high price.
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The AUTECH and NISMO versions use the same all-wheel drive system as the GTR (ATTESA-ETS) and have BREMBO brakes fitted front and rear.
The AUTECH version has the following extras:
Mechanics
- Rear mechanical LSD
- Special exhaust system
- Improved suspension system
- Special rear stabilizer
- Brembo brake system
- Front strut tower bar
- Body strengthening
- Front crossbar
- Strengthening tunnel stay
- Triple crossbar
Exterior
- BBS made forged aluminum wheels
- Special front bumper
- Super fine hard paint
- Rear under protector
Interior
- MOMO sport steering wheel
- Special seat trim
- Leather shift knob
- Leather parking brake lever
- GTR style meters (front torque, oil pressure and temperature)
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[edit] M35 Series Overview
The M35 series (2001 to current) looks very different than the previous C34 models and is derived from the Skyline/G35 sedan (V35 platform). As per the Skyline the engine was changed from the RB series I6 to the VQ series V6.
[edit] Series 1 Models
From 2001 to 2003 the following range of models were available:
- 250RS/RS V/RX: VQ25DD engine (V6 2.5L NA, direct injection, 158.3 kW), rear wheel drive
- 250RS FOUR/RX FOUR: VQ25DD engine (V6 2.5L NA, direct injection, 158.3 kW), four wheel drive
- 250tRS FOUR V/RX FOUR: VQ25DET engine (V6 2.5L single turbo, 205.94 kW), four wheel drive
- 300RX: VQ30DD engine (V6 3.0L NA, direct injection, 191.23 kW), rear wheel drive
There were a couple of sub-variants:
- 250tRS FOUR V HICAS: A 250tRS FOUR V with the addition of the Nissan HICAS four wheel steering system
- AR-X FOUR: A 250t FOUR (ie 2,5L turbo/4wd) model with increased ride height and SUV-like body ornaments. 206 kW
- The were 4 'aero selection' models added in 2002 to the 250RS/250tRS FOUR/250tRS FOUR V/250tRS FOUR V HICAS ranges, this added a bodykit to the standard car.
[edit] Series 2 Models
In 2004 the range was modified:
- 250RX: VQ25DD engine (V6 2.5L NA, direct injection, 158.3 kW), rear wheel drive
- 250RX FOUR: VQ25DD engine (V6 2.5L NA, direct injection, 158.3 kW), four wheel drive
- 350RX: VQ35DE engine (V6 3.5L NA 200 kW), rear wheel drive
- 350RX FOUR: VQ35DE engine (V6 3.5L NA, 200 kW), four wheel drive
- AR-X FOUR: VQ35DE engine (V6 3.5L NA, 200 kW), four wheel drive with increased ride height and SUV-like body ornaments
