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The Nissan Stagea commonly referred to as the Skyline wagon, when the 2.5 turbo is fitted, (although it is based on the similar C34 Laurel platform) is a station wagon originally produced by Nissan in 1996 as direct competition for the Subaru Legacy Touring wagon in the Japanese Domestic Market. The Stagea is related to the Nissan Avenir wagon as well.
There are 3 different versions of the Stagea, WC34 Series 1 (1996 to late 1998), WC34 Series 2 (late 1998 to 2001) and the M35 Series (2001 to 2007).

WC34 Series 1 overview
WC34 Series 1 (1996 to late 1998) came in 2.0l and 2.5l turbo engine choices (all RB series engines). It also has 2WD and 4WD variants. The 4WD system is similar in operation to the Nissan Skyline GTR. Engine power ranges from 114 kW (153 hp) in the 2.0l to 172 kW (231 hp) in the 2.5l turbo. The Series 1 is only available in 4 speed auto. This model bears many similarities to the Series 3 R31 Skyline, this is mainly on the front of the vehicle with the headlights being the same shape only slightly larger, as well as the placement of the air dams and indicator lights being in the same position as on the R31 Skyline. This makes the car look as though it is the natural progression from the old Skyline model.

Models:
Chassis Code - Model Name - Engine Size - Drivetrain
E-WGC34 - X AERO SELECTION - 2500 - 2WD
E-WGC34 - X - 2500 - 2WD
E-WGC34 - RS AERO SELECTION - 2500 - 2WD
E-WGC34 - RS - 2500 - 2WD
E-WGC34 - G - 2500 - 2WD
GF-WHC34 - X - 2000 - 2WD
GF-WHC34 - G - 2000 - 2WD
E-WGNC34 - X FOUR AERO - 2500T - 4WD
E-WGNC34 - X FOUR - 2500T - 4WD
E-WGNC34 - RS FOUR V AERO - 2500T - 4WD
E-WGNC34 - RS FOUR V - 2500T - 4WD
E-WGNC34 - RS FOUR AERO - 2500T - 4WD
E-WGNC34 - RS FOUR - 2500T - 4WD
E-WGNC34 - X FOUR AERO - 2500 4WD
E-WGNC34 - X FOUR - 2500 - 4WD
E-WGNC34 - RS FOUR - 2500 - 4WD
E-WGNC34 - G FOUR - 2500 - 4WD

Specifications:
Frame: E-WGC34 (2WD); E-WGNC34 (4WD)
Exterior dimensions (LxWxH): 4,800 mm (189.0 in) x 1,755 mm (69.1 in) x 1,495 mm (58.9 in)
Interior dimensions (LxWxH): 1,900 mm (74.8 in) x 1,425 mm (56.1 in) x 1,155 mm (45.5 in)
Wheel base: 2,720 mm (107.1 in)
Treads (F/R): 1,460 mm (57.5 in) / 1,515 mm (59.6 in)
Ground clearance: 145 mm (5.7 in)
Curb vehicle weight: 1,620 kg (3,571 lb)

Options:
Series 1 paint options:
FPV Orange (super fine hard coat)
Silver (M) (super fine hard coat)
Dark blue Matt (super fine hard coat)
Emerald green pearl (M) (super fine hard coat)
Hothouse Green (M) (super fine hard coat)
Fire clear red II (super fine hard coat)
Silky Snow (Code: WK1)

WC34 Series 2 overview
WC34 series 2 (1998 to 2001) was basically the same as the Series 1. The headlights are slightly different (high beam light moved to the grill). It has the same engine choices, but they are the uprated NEO version of the RB series. The power ranges from 114 kW (153 hp) in the 2l to 206 kW (276 hp) for the 2.5l turbo. 2WD and 4WD versions available. A choice of transmissions is also available: 4 speed auto, 4 speed tip-tronic and 5 speed manual.

Models:
2WD ENGINE - MODEL - TRANS - CHASSIS - VARIANT - RANGE
2500T - RS V AERO - AT - GF-WGC34 - TGKAREA - 233~248
2500T - RS V - AT - GF-WGC34 - TGKAREA - 233~248
2500T - RS V TYPE B - AT - GF-WGC34 - TGKAREA - 233~236
2500 - X AERO - AT - GF-WGC34 - TGKARXA - 155~176
2500 - X - AT - GF-WGC34 - TGKARXA - 155~176
2500 - RS AERO - AT - GF-WGC34 - TAKARFA - 179~212
2500 - RS - AT - GF-WGC34 - TAKARFA - 177~212
2000 - RS - AT - GF-WHC34 - TGHAREA - 255~259
2000 - X - AT - GF-WHC34 - TGHARFA - 185~220
2000 - G - AT - GF-WHC34 - TGHARFA - 145

4WD ENGINE - MODEL - TRANS - CHASSIS - VARIANT - RANGE
2500T - X FOUR AERO - AT - GF-WGNC34 - TGKNRXA - 153~164
2500T - X FOUR - AT - GF-WGNC34 - TGKNRXA - 174~184
2500T - RS FOUR V - AT - GF-WGNC34 - TGKNREA - 185~200
2500T - RS FOUR S - MT - GF-WGNC34 - TGKPREF - 210~204
2500T - RS FOUR S TYPE B - MT - GF-WGNC34 - TGKNREA - 201, 202
2500 - X FOUR AERO - AT - GF-WGNC34 - TGKNRXA - 141~152
2500 - X FOUR - AT - GF-WGNC34 - TGKNRXA - 141~152
2500 - RS FOUR AERO - AT - GF-WGNC34 - TGKNREA - 153~164
2500 - RS FOUR AERO - AT - GF-WGNC34 - TGKNREA - 153~164

Specifications:
The AUTECH and NISMO versions use the same all-wheel drive system as the GTR (ATTESA-ETS) and have BREMBO brakes fitted front and rear.
The AUTECH version, called 260RS, has the following extras:

Mechanics:
2.6 L DOHC Turbo-I6 (Type RB26DETT), 280 hp (209 kW)
Rear mechanical LSD
Special exhaust system
Improved suspension system
Special rear stabilizer
Brembo brake system
Front strut brace
Body strengthening
Front crossbar
Strengthening tunnel stay
Triple crossbar

Exterior:
BBS made forged aluminum wheels
Special front bumper
Super fine hard paint
Rear under protector

Interior:
MOMO sport steering wheel
Special seat trim
Leather shift knob
Leather parking brake lever
GTR style meters (front torque, oil pressure and boost)

R34 conversion:
Masa Motorsport makes a Front-End Conversion Kit for the WC34 Stagea so it appears to be an R34 GT-R Skyline Wagon. However the Rear Lights have no R34 Conversion.

M35 Series overview
The M35 series (2001 to 2007) looks very different than the previous C34 models and is derived from the Skyline/G35 sedan (V35 platform). As per the Skyline the engine was changed from the RB series I6 to the VQ series V6.

Series 1 models
From 2001 to 2003 the following range of models were available:

250RS/RS V/RX: VQ25DD engine (V6 2.5L NA, direct injection, 158.3 kW), rear wheel drive
250RS FOUR/RX FOUR: VQ25DD engine (V6 2.5L NA, direct injection, 158.3 kW), four wheel drive
250tRS FOUR V/RX FOUR: VQ25DET engine (V6 2.5L single turbo, 205.94 kW), four wheel drive
300RX: VQ30DD engine (V6 3.0L NA, direct injection, 191.23 kW), rear wheel drive.

There were a couple of sub-variants:

250tRS FOUR V HICAS: A 250tRS FOUR V with the addition of the Nissan HICAS four wheel steering system
AR-X FOUR: A 250t FOUR (ie 2,5L turbo/4wd) model with increased ride height and SUV-like body ornaments. 206 kW (276 hp)
The were 4 'aero selection' models added in 2002 to the 250RS/250tRS FOUR/250tRS FOUR V/250tRS FOUR V HICAS ranges, this added a bodykit to the standard car.

Series 2 models
In 2004 the range was modified:

250RX: VQ25DD engine (V6 2.5L NA, direct injection, 158.3 kW), rear wheel drive
250RX FOUR: VQ25DD engine (V6 2.5L NA, direct injection, 158.3 kW), four wheel drive
350RX: VQ35DE engine (V6 3.5L NA 200 kW), rear wheel drive
350RX FOUR: VQ35DE engine (V6 3.5L NA, 200 kW), four
AR-X FOUR: VQ35DE engine (V6 3.5L NA, 200 kW),

End of life
Nissan ceased production of the Stagea in early June 2007, Nissan Japan stated that it would continue to sell the remaining stock of the vehicle but that production of the vehicle had ended. The model segment served by this vehicle was been replaced by the Nissan Skyline Crossover.

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