Technical Specifications
| Model | 1976 Nissan Laurel SGX |
|---|---|
| Generation | C130 |
| Body style | Pillarless hardtop coupe |
| Engine code | L20 |
| Engine displacement | 1,998 cc |
| Engine configuration | Inline 6-cylinder, OHC |
| Induction | Naturally aspirated |
| Fuel delivery | Dual SU carburetors |
| Maximum power | 130 PS / 128 hp at 6,000 rpm |
| Maximum torque | 167 Nm at 4,400 rpm |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual or 5-speed manual |
| Drive layout | Rear-wheel drive |
| Front suspension | Independent strut |
| Rear suspension | Semi-trailing arm |
| Front brakes | Disc brakes |
| Rear brakes | Drum brakes |
| Length | 4,500 mm |
| Width | 1,680 mm |
| Height | 1,415 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,670 mm |
| Curb weight | Approximately 1,175 kg |
| Power-to-weight ratio | Approximately 9.0 kg/PS |
Powertrain Analysis
The L20 engine is a naturally aspirated 1,998 cc inline-six with an overhead-camshaft valvetrain and dual SU carburetors. Maximum output is 130 PS, equivalent to 128 hp, at 6,000 rpm.
Peak torque is 167 Nm at 4,400 rpm. The 1,998 cc displacement and 4,400 rpm torque peak produce a power-to-weight ratio of approximately 9.0 kg per PS with the approximately 1,175 kg curb weight.
Transmission options comprise 4-speed and 5-speed manual units. Both transmissions deliver power through a rear-wheel-drive layout.
Chassis & Dynamics
The C130 Laurel SGX uses independent front strut suspension and semi-trailing-arm rear suspension. This configuration separates front-wheel vertical control from rear semi-trailing-arm wheel location.
Braking hardware combines front disc brakes with rear drum brakes. The chassis specification pairs the rear-wheel-drive drivetrain with a 2,670 mm wheelbase.
Custom C130 executions use a lowered ride height, wide deep-dish wheels, stretched tires, a front chin spoiler, and a rear roll cage. The hardtop body retains a pillarless side-window structure.
Dimensions & Practicality
The body measures 4,500 mm in length, 1,680 mm in width, and 1,415 mm in height. The length-to-wheelbase relationship is 1.69:1, based on the 2,670 mm wheelbase.
Total front and rear body overhang length is 1,830 mm when the wheelbase is subtracted from the overall length. The 1,680 mm width exceeds the 1,415 mm height by 265 mm.