The 1995 Nissan Cima Hearse is a rare, right-hand drive Japanese Domestic Market (JDM) vehicle built on Nissan's flagship luxury sedan platform. In Japan, these specialized vehicles are known as reikyusha. They combine a premium automotive chassis with traditional, highly ornate architecture.
Key Specifications:
- Engine: 4.1-liter VH41DE V8 engine producing 266 horsepower and 274 lb-ft of torque.
- Drivetrain: 4-speed automatic transmission with all-wheel drive (AWD) or rear-wheel drive (RWD).
- Chassis Base: Second-generation (Y32) Nissan Cima, a high-end luxury vehicle positioned near the top of Nissan's luxury lineup.
These hearses are styled in the traditional Miyagata form, which resembles a portable Shinto shrine. The front half retains the stock look of the executive sedan, while the rear features:
- Hand-carved, ornate exterior woodwork with brilliant gold accents.
- Gilded animal plaques and intricate carvings lining the rear interior doors and compartment.
- An engine-turned aluminum sliding rear deck designed for easy casket placement.
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