Nissan Cefiro A31
The executive saloon that traded luxury for a legendary drifting legacy.
- Power
- 215 bhp
- Top speed
- 112 mph
- Est. value
- $12k–$25k
About the Nissan Cefiro A31
The A31-generation Nissan Cefiro was originally launched as a premium executive saloon to compete with the Toyota Mark II, sharing its rear-wheel-drive platform with the R32 Skyline and C33 Laurel. While marketed to salarymen with high-tech features like HICAS four-wheel steering and DUET-SS electronic suspension, its mechanical DNA made it an accidental icon of the drifting world. The 2.5-litre turbocharged variant, though rare in factory form compared to the RB20DET models, offered a significant torque advantage. Today, clean examples are highly prized by collectors for their interchangeability with S-chassis and Skyline components, though many have been heavily modified for track use.
Nissan Cefiro A31 specs
The Nissan Cefiro A31 produces 215 bhp (160 kW) and 265 Nm (195 lb-ft) of torque. It has a top speed of 112 mph (180 km/h).
| Make | Nissan |
|---|---|
| Model | Cefiro |
| Generation | A31 |
| Trim | 2.5 Turbo |
| Years | 1988–1994 |
| Type | JDM |
| Body style | Saloon |
| Country | Japan |
| Engine | 2.5-litre turbocharged inline-six |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 2,498 cc (2.5 litres) |
| Induction | Turbocharged |
| Power | 215 bhp (160 kW) at 6,400 rpm |
| Torque | 265 Nm (195 lb-ft) |
| Redline | 7,000 rpm |
| Top speed | 112 mph (180 km/h) |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Weight | 1,370 kg (3,020 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 157 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
How much is a Nissan Cefiro A31 worth?
A typical Nissan Cefiro A31 is estimated to be worth $12,000 – $25,000 (about £8,900 – £19,000).
Values are directional estimates for a typical example, not appraisals. Condition, mileage, history and specification all change what a real car is worth. Pound figures use the exchange rate of 3 November 2026. How values are estimated
Nissan Cefiro A31 rarity in CarSpot
The Nissan Cefiro A31 is a Common card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 12 out of 100. Everyday cars you can spot on almost any street. A Common card is worth 10 XP.
Each model's tier starts from a 0–100 score based on its value plus its power or production numbers. Once enough players have spotted a model, how often it is spotted can move it up or down one tier. How CarSpot rarity works
Rarity is a collectible game mechanic, not an assessment of real-world scarcity or value.
Nissan Cefiro A31 fun facts
- The Cefiro was one of the first Japanese cars to offer a 5-speed automatic transmission, a high-tech novelty for the late 1980s.
- Nissan offered a 'Cefiro Combination' program allowing customers to mix and match engines, suspensions, and interior colours in over 800 variations.
- Because it shares the same floorpan as the R32 Skyline, many owners swap in GT-R drivetrains to create 'four-door GT-R' sleepers.