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| − | '''Datsun Bluebird (310). 1959–63 (prod. n/a). 4-door sedan, 5-door wagon. F/R, 988, 1189 cm³ (4 cyl. OHV).''' Akiro Sato-styled range, giving Datsun a more contemporary-looking entrant, but still with Anglo influences. More competitive than upright 210, and the first Datsun notching up some decent numbers in export markets. Hugely improved ride and handling. Semi-monocoque body. Larger 1·2 still similar to BMC B-series, which had powered [[Austin]]s that [[Nissan]] built under licence, created to head off [[Volkswagen Käfer]], which was doing well in the US. Wagon from 1960, automatic from 1961. | + | '''Datsun Bluebird (310/312/DP311/DP312). 1959–63 (prod. n/a). 4-door sedan, 5-door wagon. F/R, 988, 1189 cm³ (4 cyl. OHV).''' Akiro Sato-styled range, giving Datsun a more contemporary-looking entrant, but still with Anglo influences. More competitive than upright 210, and the first Datsun notching up some decent numbers in export markets. Hugely improved ride and handling. Semi-monocoque body. Larger 1·2 (48 hp) still similar to BMC B-series, which had powered [[Austin]]s that [[Nissan]] built under licence, created to head off [[Volkswagen Käfer]], which was doing well in the US. Wagon from 1960, automatic from 1961. |
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Revision as of 07:29, 24 December 2012
Datsun Bluebird (310/312/DP311/DP312). 1959–63 (prod. n/a). 4-door sedan, 5-door wagon. F/R, 988, 1189 cm³ (4 cyl. OHV). Akiro Sato-styled range, giving Datsun a more contemporary-looking entrant, but still with Anglo influences. More competitive than upright 210, and the first Datsun notching up some decent numbers in export markets. Hugely improved ride and handling. Semi-monocoque body. Larger 1·2 (48 hp) still similar to BMC B-series, which had powered Austins that Nissan built under licence, created to head off Volkswagen Käfer, which was doing well in the US. Wagon from 1960, automatic from 1961.
Manufacturing location: Japan
Marque: Datsun | Model: Nissan Bluebird | Predecessor: Datsun 210 | Successor: Nissan Bluebird (410)
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