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.
Lead trim: Sovereign
Nissan PresidentHG50 · 1990–2002
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Nobody in Burbles has spotted a Nissan President 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.
FactThis President quietly debuted a world-first in 1993 — an SRS airbag built specifically for the rear curbside passenger, years before that became common anywhere.
Third-generation President, Japan's chauffeur-driven flagship, never officially exported; Nissan's first DOHC V8, sharing the VH45DE engine with the Infiniti Q45.
Collectors Spotted in the Nissan President Lineage
No member has published a public street spot of the Nissan President yet — the First · Worldwide stamp is wide open.
Trims & Figures
One published trim in the catalogue. A blank is a figure not recorded, not zero.
| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sovereign | 1990–2002 | 4.5 L V8 | 270 hp | 291 lb-ft | — | RWD | 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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