Nissan Laurel 3.1 Sedan Japan 2.8 2800 Medalist, Configuration
| Volume | 2.8 l |
| Power | 140 hp |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Transmission | Manual transmission |
| Drive | Rear (FR) |
| Number of places | 5 |
| Number of doors | 4 |
| Clearance | 170 mm |
| Trunk volume | 610 l |
| Front tires | 185/70SR14 |
| Rear tires | 185/70SR14 |
Basic parameters
| Release period | November 1978 — October 1980 |
| Drive type | Rear |
| Body type | Sedan |
| Transmission type | Manual transmission 5 |
| Engine capacity | 2,753 cm³ |
| Body brand | |
| Maximum speed | 185 km/h |
| Ground clearance (ride height) | 170 mm |
| Country of assembly | Japan |
| Number of doors | 4 |
| Steering wheel position | right |
Dimensions
Body dimensions
| Body dimensions (length) | 4,625 mm |
| Body dimensions (width) | 1,690 mm |
| Body dimensions (height) | 1,405 mm |
Interior dimensions
| Number of seats | 5 |
| Number of seat rows | 2 |
| Interior dimensions (L x W x H) | NULL mm |
Chassis dimensions
| Wheelbase | 2,670 mm |
| Minimum turning radius | 5.300 m |
| Front track width | 1,380 mm |
| Rear track width | 1,370 mm |
Weight and permissible loads
| Weight | 1,290 kg |
| Specific gravity | 9.21 kg/hp |
Volumes
| Fuel tank volume | 60 l |
| Trunk volume | 610 l |
Engine, gearbox and steering
Engine
| Engine make | |
| Fuel used | Petrol |
| Engine type | In-line, 6-cylinder |
| Supercharger | - |
| Maximum power | 140 hp |
| Maximum power | 103 kW |
| Maximum power, at rpm. | 5,200 |
| Maximum torque | 221.0 Nm |
| Maximum torque | 23.0 kgf m |
| Maximum torque, at rpm. | 3,600 |
| Compression ratio | 8.30 |
| Cylinder diameter | 86.000 mm |
| Piston stroke | 79.000 mm |
| Valve drive | SOHC |
| Additional engine information | Carburetor |
Steering
| Power steering |
Transmission
| 1st gear ratio | 3.3210 |
| 2nd gear ratio | 2.0770 |
| 3rd gear ratio | 1.3080 |
| 4th gear ratio | 1.0000 |
| 5th gear ratio | 0.8640 |
| Reverse gear ratio | 3.3820 |
| Main gear | 3.7000 |
Suspension/chassis
Suspension
| Front suspension | Independent, MacPherson-type shock-absorbing strut |
| Rear suspension | Independent, on oblique levers |
Tires
| Front wheels | 185/70SR14 |
| Rear wheels | 185/70SR14 |
Brakes
| Front brakes | Disk |
| Rear brakes | Drums |