In 1973 the V8's annual car tax was ¥54,000, close to the ¥57,000 average yearly salary of a new university graduate.
Lead trim: 3.0 H30 I6
Nissan President H250H250 · 1973–1990
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Nobody in Burbles has spotted a Nissan President H250 yet. See one on the street, point the app at it, and the first card is yours — with your @handle permanently credited on this page.
FactIn 1973 the V8's annual car tax was ¥54,000, close to the ¥57,000 average yearly salary of a new university graduate.
The second-generation President was introduced in August 1973 on the previous chassis, stretched 235 mm and restyled front and rear, with the new 4.4-litre Y44 V8 replacing the Y40. From April 1975 only the V8 with fuel injection and an automatic remained, and the six-cylinder and manual were dropped. It was the first Nissan with a digital clock, and the top versions had an early form of anti-lock brakes; the Sovereign arrived in 1977 and a 1982 update brought square headlamps. Production continued until October 1990, with 33,128 registered in Japan.
Collectors Spotted in the Nissan President Lineage
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Trims & Figures
2 published trims in the catalogue. A blank is a figure not recorded, not zero.
| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0 H30 I6 | 1973–1975 | 3.0 L Inline-6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 4.4 Y44 / Y44E V8 | 1973–1990 | 4.4 L V8 | — | — | — | — | automatic | — |
Owning one
We don’t estimate running costs for a car like this. What it costs depends on its condition, its specialist and how it is driven, and an average would mislead.
Owners’ builds
Nobody has claimed one yet.
Photographs
Its bonnet ornament is a stylised feather bonnet, a ceremonial military headdress, and only 63 were sold in its final fiscal year.
This President quietly debuted a world-first in 1993 — an SRS airbag built specifically for the rear curbside passenger, years before that became common anywhere.
In 1973 the V8's annual car tax was ¥54,000, close to the ¥57,000 average yearly salary of a new university graduate.
Rivals
Same body, same money, other badges — tap any card to flip.
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