Dare the Impossible

^{The 2.0-litre turbocharged L20ET engine}

In the 1970s, the automotive industry was faced with a new challenge to meet the demands of exhaust regulations and increased gas mileage. It was in this context that Nissan gave birth to a turbo engine trend in the Japanese industry. In 1979, Nissan released the `Cedric/Gloria model 430,' the first luxury sedan in Japan to include a turbo charged engine.

What made this move unique was the fact that not only were turbo charged engines able to generate great power with a small size, they were also a technology for fuel economy, and this subsequently allowed Nissan to obtain government certification under the new stricter measures.

The 2.0-litre turbocharged L20ET first appeared in the Nissan Cedric and Nissan Gloria in December 1979, a first for the Japanese market.  All of these firsts helped the 430-series Cedric/Gloria to be named Japan's Car of The Year for 1979.

^{Gloria model 430}

^{Cedric model 430}

Countless inventions like this over the years first seemed impossible, until Nissan employees innovated to make it happen. This spirit lives on today, powering disruption as Nissan defines the NEXT chapter in driving excitement. Starting a new `impossible' on July 15, 2020. 

Visit https://www.thenissannext.com/ to find out more.

DARE TO DO WHAT OTHERS DON'T.