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<i>For the A-series 1000cc Engine see: [[A10 Engine]]</i> <i>For the A-series 1000cc Engine see: [[A10 Engine]]</i>
-Nissan A10 chassis was marketed as Datsun Violet/510/Auster/Stanza/160J (1977-1981). Violet was Nissan's C-class (compact) "budget" model family. It differed from the Bluebird family notably by not using IRS. With the 810, Bluebird moved upscale (luxury sedan) while A10 Violet continued as the lesser compact sedan. The A10 is nearly identical to Sunny [[B310]], except for trim including different grille and rear lights. In North America the A10 was badged as a Datsun 510.+{{wikiCommons|Nissan_Violet#A10_series_(1977–1981)|a/ac|1979_Datsun_160J_fastback_coup%C3%A9.jpg}}
 + 
 +Nissan A10 chassis "Violet" was marketed as Nissan Violet/Auster and Datsun Stanza/160J/510 (1977-1981) and the Yue Loong 709/711/712. Violet was Nissan's C-class (compact) "budget" model family. It differed from the [[Bluebird]] family notably by not fitting IRS to the base sedan. While the 610 Bluebird moved upscale with the six-cylinder models, the 710 Violet became the still-small A10 Violet. The A10 is nearly identical to Sunny [[B310]], except for trim (including different grille and rear lights) and larger engines. In North America the A10 was badged as Datsun "510".
= Overview = = Overview =
-[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Datsun510wagon.jpg http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/94/Datsun510wagon.jpg/400px-Datsun510wagon.jpg]+A10 was designed by &#25935;&#30007; (Toshio Yamashita).
 + 
 +[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Datsun510wagon.jpg http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/94/Datsun510wagon.jpg/400px-Datsun510wagon.jpg]
* -7906: Round headlights * -7906: Round headlights
* 7907-: Square headlights * 7907-: Square headlights
-Chassis ID Plate of WHLA10 +Early Violet-style Round Headlights
-<br>[http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm219/ddgonzal/Datsun%20Misc/Wrecking/Arlington/2011%2006%2020/20110620170755DSC03127.jpg http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm219/ddgonzal/Datsun%20Misc/Wrecking/Arlington/2011%2006%2020/th_20110620170755DSC03127.jpg]+<br>{{Photo|78datsun510002_zps5b400d11.jpg|Datsun%20Misc/A10}}
 + 
 +Late style - Auster-style dual square Headlights
 +<br>{{Photo|fs_dsc01909.jpg|Datsun%20Misc/A10}}
 + 
 +Early JDM Stanza euro-style lights
 +<br>{{Photo|1978stanza.jpg|Datsun%20Misc/A10}}
 + 
 += Models =
 + EARLY May 1977 - June 1979
 + Nissan Violet JPN Four-Eye Round w/vertical badge
 + Nissan Auster JPN Four-Eye Round w/horizontal badge
 + Datsun Stanza Euro-style headlamps
 + Datsun 510 Violet-style North America (Canada & USA)
 +
 + LATE July 1979 - 1981
 + Nissan Violet JPN Four-Eye Square w/vertical badge
 + Nissan Auster JPN two rectangle eye (GT & CS)
 + Datsun Stanza
 + Datsun 510 violet-style North America (Canada & USA)
 + 
 +1977 JDM Stanza
 +<br>{{Album|28969|replaced=Photo\S52stanza.jpg\Datsun%20Misc/A10}}
 + 
 +Yue Loong 912
 +<br>{{Photo|4492168729_8cc4339e14.jpg|Datsun%20Misc/A10}}
 + 
 +Late Auster
 +<br>{{Photo|55b55fc498.jpg|Datsun%20Misc/A10}}
 + 
 +Auster-style grille & headlamps (Malaysia)
 +<br>{{Photo|4.jpg|Datsun%20Misc/A10}}
 + 
 +Auster-style grille and Headlight sold in Europe as the Violet
 +<br>{{Photo|6119941630_ccf1cff027_o_zpsd5a3555c.jpg|Datsun%20Misc/A10}}
 + 
 +J-series
 +<br>{{Photo|wallpapers_datsun_160j_1977_1_zpsc46db71b.jpg|Datsun%20Misc/A10}} {{Photo|img038_zps7d95edb9.jpg|Datsun%20Misc/A10}}
 + 
 +{{Photo|img022_zps1866365d.jpg|Datsun%20Misc/A10}}
 + 
 +{{Photo|datsun_front.jpg|Datsun%20Misc/A10}} {{Photo|IMG_0548.jpg|Datsun%20Misc/A10|width=SM}} {{Photo|IMG_0700_zpsf6e612ec.jpg|Datsun%20Misc/A10}}
-Models:+= Body Styles =
* S: 4-dr sedan. The S being the default model, does not appear in the chassis code * S: 4-dr sedan. The S being the default model, does not appear in the chassis code
* -R suffix: 2-dr Sedan * -R suffix: 2-dr Sedan
* U: Hatchback (5-door sedan/wagon hybrid) * U: Hatchback (5-door sedan/wagon hybrid)
-* K: Coupe (Hardtop type) "Open Back" or "Multi-Coupe"+* K: Coupe "Hardtop" or "Open Back" or "Multi-Coupe"
-* V: Van (square-back wagon)+* V: Van (square-back cargo wagon)
-* W: Wagon+* W: Wagon (slope-back sport wagon) North America
* P#: Passenger System (S,K,HB) * P#: Passenger System (S,K,HB)
 +
 +Hardtop Coupe
 +<br>{{Photo|4699726582_72af67296d_z.jpg|Datsun%20Misc/A10}}
 +
 +2-Door Sedan
 +<br>{{Photo|datsun_510_2door_brown_1978_a.jpg|Datsun%20Misc/A10}}
 +
 +4-Door Sedan
 +<br>{{Photo|DSCN0894.jpg|Datsun%20Misc/A10}}
 +
 +== Coupe ==
 +The A10 coupe has '''fastback''' styline, and is a true '''hardtop'''. Hardtop means there are no frames around the door glass. Nissan called this model the Hardtop and used K for the model prefix (K for Kuupe).
 +
 +{{Photo|IMG_0979Medium.jpg|Datsun%20Misc/A10}} {{PhotoH|Picture001.jpg|Datsun%20Misc/A10|265}} {{Photo|2011_0218AB_zps9fda01b8.jpg|Datsun%20Misc/A10}}
 +
 +{{PhotoThH|4391821356_5138d242b0.jpg|Datsun%20Misc/A10|166}} {{PhotoThH|Burg510-1.jpg|Datsun%20Misc/A10|166}}
 +
 +By contrast, the 2-Door Sedan has notchback styling and framed door glass.
 +<br>{{Photo|datsun_510_2door_brown_1978_a.jpg|Datsun%20Misc/A10}}
 +
 +{{Photo|95wtvm.jpg|Datsun%20Misc/A10}} {{PhotoH|1977_datsun_510_by_datsunfreak.jpg|Datsun%20Misc/A10|281}}
 +
 +== Hatchback ==
 +The "Hatchback" model was the 5-door. Even though the Coupe had a hatchback, officially the coupe was called "Hardtop". For North America, the Hatchback completely replaced the 4-door model starting with the 1980 model year (starting July 1979).
 +
 + USA
 + * 7907- Datsun 510 Hatchback
 + JAPAN
 + * 8004- Violet Hatchback
 + * 8004- Auster Hatchback
 + * 8004- Stanza Resort
 +
 +Hatchback
 +<br>{{Photo|198181Datsun510Hatchback5DoorNissanBluebird2_zps3c893461.jpg|Datsun%20Misc/A10}}
 +
 +1980
 +<br>{{Photo|A10_hatchback.jpg|Datsun%20Misc/A10}} {{Photo|A10_hatchback_front.jpg|Datsun%20Misc/A10}}
 +
 +== Wagon ==
 +VA10 - Van
 +
 +WHLA10 - Wagon
 +<br>[http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%95%E3%82%A1%E3%82%A4%E3%83%AB:Datsun510wagon-rear.jpg http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/59/Datsun510wagon-rear.jpg/400px-Datsun510wagon-rear.jpg] [http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%95%E3%82%A1%E3%82%A4%E3%83%AB:Datsun510wagon.jpg http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/94/Datsun510wagon.jpg/400px-Datsun510wagon.jpg]
 +
 +Chassis ID Plate of WHLA10
 +<br>{{UploadPost|174_5d3b46c952b41.jpg|491989|was=Datsun%20Misc/Wrecking/Arlington/2011%2006%2020/20110620170755DSC03127.jpg}}
 +
 += Sedan =
 +2-door Sedan
 +<br>{{Photo|80HL510.jpg|Datsun%20Misc/A10}} {{Photo|80_510.jpg|Datsun%20Misc/A10}}
 +
 +4-Door Sedan
 +<br>{{Photo|IMG_0829.jpg|Datsun%20Misc/A10}}
 +
 +== Japan ==
 +In Japan, the Violet with a Nissan ID plate unlike the Bluebird which came with Datsun ID.
 +
 + Lines
 + Nissan Violet - sold by Nissan Cherry Store
 + Nissan Auster, sportier - sold by Nissan Prince Store
 + Nissan Stanza, luxury - sold by Nissan Saito stores
 +
 + Front suspension: MacPherson strut suspension
 + Rear suspension: 4-link rigid
 + 4,080 mm long
 + Width of 1,600 mm
 + 1,390 mm (height)
 + 2,400 mm wheel base
 + Vehicle weight 925 kg (1600 GL early)
 + Brakes front: disc
 + Rear brakes: drum
 +
 + Headlights
 + 7705-7906 Round Eye
 + 7907-8105 Square Eye
 + * Auster changed to Two headlights
 +
 + Engines
 + {base} A14
 + P = 1.6 liter (PA10 = L16, PA11 = Z16)
 + R = 1.8 liter (RA10 = L18, RA11 = Z18)
 +
 + Coupe was called "Open Back" or "Multi Back"
 + Nissan Violet Open Back
 + Nissan Auster Multi Coupe
 +
 + Wagon (WA10) was not offered, only the Van (VA10)
 + Van was only offered with A14 engine and H165B rear axle
 +
 +A14 engine
 +<br>{{Photo|f0145372_7595984.jpg|Datsun%20Misc/A10}}
 +
 + 1980 April: Hatchback (5-door) production begins
 + * It did not replace the 4-door sedan in Japan
 + UPA11: Hatchback 1600
 + URA11: Hatchback 1800
 +
 + 7705 - introduction of A10
 + 7804 - introduction of A11 emissions change
 + 7810 - A11 GX & GL-EL introduction
 + 7907 - change to square eyes
 + 7908 - introduction of VA11 Van
 + 8004 - introduction of Hatchback
 + 8106 - introduction of Front-Wheel-Drive T11 "Violet Liberta"
 +
 +=== Grille ===
 +Van used round-eye grille all years. The other models changed July 1979 to square headlights.
 +
 + Round Eye
 + 62301-W5000 Sedan, Van.(Violet+Auster)
 + {{wikiFile|6/68|Datsun_160J_Wagon.JPG}}
 + 62301-W5010 Auster Sedan
 + 62301-W6000 Coupe, Sedan.GX.7809-7906.option
 + 62301-W6010 Auster Coupe
 +
 + Square Eye
 + 62301-W7500 Violet (four-eye)
 + 62301-W7600 Auster (two-eye)
 + {{wikiFile|5/58|STANZA1st.jpg}}
 +
 +1977 Violet
 +<br>{{Photo|SP00440035-source.jpg|Datsun%20Misc/A10}}
== North America == == North America ==
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A11 debuted 7804. A11 debuted 7804.
* New models 1400 GL/GLL featured FS5W60 5-speed * New models 1400 GL/GLL featured FS5W60 5-speed
- 
PA11 was the bigger-engined model PA11 was the bigger-engined model
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RA11 with biggest engine (Z18 engine) RA11 with biggest engine (Z18 engine)
 +
 += Side Vent =
 +A10 export sedans featured a C-pillar vent very much like that fitted to the Datsun 510.
 +
 +Pillar Vent: A10 vs 510
 +<br>{{Album|18545}} {{Album|9398}}
= 5-Speed = = 5-Speed =
-In North America, with A10 "Datsun 510" with L20B engine, the FS5W63 5-speed was an option. It is fairly rare and a long tail so won't fit the classic model series 510 (1967-1972). Available only on:+In North America, with A10 "Datsun 510" with L20B or Z20S engine, the FS5W63 5-speed was an option. It is fairly rare and a long tail so won't fit the classic model series 510 (1967-1972). Available only on:
* -7906 Coupe (K, Open back) aka HT, but not in Canada * -7906 Coupe (K, Open back) aka HT, but not in Canada
* 7907-8006 on 2dr. sedan (-R), 4 dr. hatchback (F) and wagon (W) * 7907-8006 on 2dr. sedan (-R), 4 dr. hatchback (F) and wagon (W)
-* 8007- 4-dr hatchback (F) only. +* 8007- 4-dr hatchback (F) only.
-= Engine Mounts =+All North American 510s were fitted with 63-series transmissions:
-mount rubber Isolators+* F4W63 4-speed
-* 11220-W5301 INSULATOR ASSY-ENGINE MOUNTING L20E, L20B S110, A10 $41 USD+* FS5W63 5-speed (optional)
-* 11220-U7402 INSULATOR ASSY-ENGINE MOUNTING A10 $54 USD+
-** supercedes 11220-W5300, 11220-U7401+
-* 11320-32F01 INSULATOR ASSY-ENGINE MOUNTING REAR [transmission mount] $129 USD+
-** supercedes 11320-W5900+
-** A10, S12 CA18ET.MT + CA20E.MT + VG30E.MT+
-For L20B [http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/x,carcode,1210015,parttype,5552 RockAuto.com]+= Maxima =
 +Stanza - the first Maxima - 1978 1600/1800 Maxima, Maxima X-E and Maxima GT-E
-[http://info.rockauto.com/Anchor/2456.jpg engine mount] $5 at RockAuto.com+1979 brochure &#12473;&#12479;&#12531;&#12470; &#12510;&#12461;&#12471;&#12510;
-<br><img size=240>http://info.rockauto.com/Anchor/2456.jpg</img>+<br>{{Album|29268|replaced=Photo\a10stz-02.jpg\Datsun%20Misc/A10}}
-[http://info.rockauto.com/Anchor/2680.jpg alternate type] $10 to $17 at RockAuto.com+{{Photo|U00016257200_1_001.jpg|Datsun%20Misc/A10}} {{Photo|U00016257200_2_001.jpg|Datsun%20Misc/A10}} {{Photo|U00016257200_3_001.jpg|Datsun%20Misc/A10}} {{Photo|U00016257200_5_001.jpg|Datsun%20Misc/A10}} {{Photo|U00016257200_7_001.jpg|Datsun%20Misc/A10}} {{Photo|U00016257200_001L.jpg|Datsun%20Misc/A10}}
-<br><img size=240>http://info.rockauto.com/Anchor/2680.jpg</img>+
-[http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm219/ddgonzal/sightings/forum/BA1040853-1.jpg Rear engine mount] (transmission mount) Beck/Arnley 1040853+= Racing =
-<br><img size=240>http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm219/ddgonzal/sightings/forum/BA1040853-1.jpg</img>+{{Photo|shekhar_metha2.jpg|Datsun%20Misc/A10}} {{Photo|38285811_YKdayvT9.jpg|Datsun%20Misc/A10}} {{Photo|43303ad6.jpg|Datsun%20Misc/A10}} {{Photo|a10side.jpg|Datsun%20Misc/A10}} {{Photo|6hki7t.jpg|Datsun%20Misc/A10}} {{Photo|KellyHL510.jpg|Datsun%20Misc/A10}}
- 11220-U7401 INSULATOR ASSY-ENGINE MOUNTING FRO 2 -0978+ 
- 11220-U7402 INSULATOR ASSY-ENGINE MOUNTING FRO 2 -0680+= Engine Mounts =
- 11220-W5900 INSULATOR ASSY-ENGINE MOUNTING FRO 1 1078-0680 2 11220-U7401+ See Main Article: [[L/Z/KA/SR_Crossmember#Motor_Mount_Insulators]]
- 11220-W5301 INSULATOR ASSY-ENGINE MOUNTING FRO 1 0780- 0 11220-W5900+
- 11220-U7401 INSULATOR ASSY-ENGINE MOUNTING FRO 1 1078-0680 0+
- 11220-W5301 INSULATOR ASSY-ENGINE MOUNTING FRO 1 0780- 0 11220-U7401+
- 11220-W5300 INSULATOR ASSY-ENGINE MOUNTING FRO 2 SEDAN(L16) HARDTOP,WAGON+
- 11232-W5800 BRACKET-ENGINE MOUNTING FRONT,RH 1 L20B 0779-+
- 11232-N8400 BRACKET-ENGINE MOUNTING FRONT,RH 1 Z20S 0779-0680 0 11232-W5800+
- 11232-W5800 BRACKET-ENGINE MOUNTING FRONT,RH 1 -0679+
- 11232-W8900 BRACKET-ENGINE MOUNTING FRONT,RH 1 Z20S 0780- 0 11232-N8400+
- 11233-W5800 BRACKET-ENGINE MOUNTING FRONT,LH 1 -0679+
- 11233-W5800 BRACKET-ENGINE MOUNTING FRONT,LH 1 L20B 0779-+
- 11233-N8400 BRACKET-ENGINE MOUNTING FRONT,LH 1 Z20S 0779-0680 0011233-W5800+
- 11233-W8900 BRACKET-ENGINE MOUNTING FRONT,LH 1 Z20S 0780- 0 11233-N8400+
- 08121-02525 BOLT-HEX,W/WASHER (BLOCK TO BR 4 SEDAN(L16) HARDTOP,WAGON -0678+
- 08121-02562 BOLT-HEX,W/WASHER (BLOCK TO BR 4 SEDAN(L16) HARDTOP,WAGON 4-DOOR HB(L16) 0778- 2 08121-02525+
- 08911-64010 NUT-HEX,M10X1.25 (INSULATOR T 4 SEDAN(L16) HARDTOP,WAGON 4-DOOR HB(L16)+
- 08915-14010 WASHER-SPRING (INSULATOR T 4 SEDAN(L16) HARDTOP,WAGON 4-DOOR HB(L16)+
- 08915-54010 WASHER-PLAIN (INSULATOR T 4 SEDAN(L16) HARDTOP,WAGON 4-DOOR HB(L16)+
- 11320-W5900 INSULATOR ASSY-ENGINE MOUNTING REA 1 -1077+
- 11320-W5901 INSULATOR ASSY-ENGINE MOUNTING REA 1 1177- 2 11320-W5900+
- 11341-W5900 MEMBER-MOUNTING REAR 1 5-SPEED,AUTO (FED,CAN) -0680+
- 11341-W5500 MEMBER-MOUNTING REAR 1 5-SPEED,AUTO (FED,CAN) 0780- 11341-W5900+
- 11341-W5500 MEMBER-MOUNTING REAR 1 5-SPEED,AUTO(CAL)+
- 11341-W5300 MEMBER-MOUNTING REAR 1 4-SPEED(FED,CAN) 0780- 0 11341-W5800+
- 11341-W5800 MEMBER-MOUNTING REAR 1 4-SPEED(FED,CAN) -0680+
- 11341-W5300 MEMBER-MOUNTING REAR 1 4-SPEED(CAL)+
- 11390-K2500 BOLT-ENGINE MOUNTING REAR (INSULATOR T 2+
- 08911-10810 NUT-HEX,M8X1.25 (INSULATOR T 2+
- 08915-13810 WASHER-SPRING,M8 (INSULATOR T 2+
- 08911-10810 NUT-HEX,M8 (INSULATOR T 2+
- 08915-13810 WASHER-SPRING,M8 (INSULATOR T 2+
- 01115-00121 BOLT-HEX,M10X1.25 (MEMBER TO B 4+
- 08915-14010 WASHER-SPRING (MEMBER TO B 4+
- 08915-54010 WASHER-PLAIN (MEMBER TO B 4 2 08915-44010+
- 08915-44010 WASHER-PLAIN (MEMBER TO B 4+
= Photo Index = = Photo Index =
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[[Category:Nissan Vehicles]] [[Category:Nissan Vehicles]]

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For the A-series 1000cc Engine see: A10 Engine

400px-1979_Datsun_160J_fastback_coup%C3%A9.jpgWIKI go to Wikipedia

Nissan A10 chassis "Violet" was marketed as Nissan Violet/Auster and Datsun Stanza/160J/510 (1977-1981) and the Yue Loong 709/711/712. Violet was Nissan's C-class (compact) "budget" model family. It differed from the Bluebird family notably by not fitting IRS to the base sedan. While the 610 Bluebird moved upscale with the six-cylinder models, the 710 Violet became the still-small A10 Violet. The A10 is nearly identical to Sunny B310, except for trim (including different grille and rear lights) and larger engines. In North America the A10 was badged as Datsun "510".

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Overview

A10 was designed by 敏男 (Toshio Yamashita).

400px-Datsun510wagon.jpg

  • -7906: Round headlights
  • 7907-: Square headlights

Early Violet-style Round Headlights
78datsun510002_zps5b400d11.jpg

Late style - Auster-style dual square Headlights
fs_dsc01909.jpg

Early JDM Stanza euro-style lights
1978stanza.jpg

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Models 

EARLY May 1977 - June 1979
Nissan Violet  JPN Four-Eye Round w/vertical badge
Nissan Auster  JPN Four-Eye Round w/horizontal badge
Datsun Stanza  Euro-style headlamps
Datsun 510     Violet-style North America (Canada & USA)

LATE July 1979 - 1981
Nissan Violet  JPN Four-Eye Square w/vertical badge
Nissan Auster  JPN two rectangle eye (GT & CS)
Datsun Stanza  
Datsun 510     violet-style North America (Canada & USA)

1977 JDM Stanza
28969.jpgAlbum 28969

Yue Loong 912
4492168729_8cc4339e14.jpg

Late Auster
55b55fc498.jpg

Auster-style grille & headlamps (Malaysia)
4.jpg

Auster-style grille and Headlight sold in Europe as the Violet
6119941630_ccf1cff027_o_zpsd5a3555c.jpg

J-series
wallpapers_datsun_160j_1977_1_zpsc46db71b.jpg img038_zps7d95edb9.jpg

img022_zps1866365d.jpg

datsun_front.jpg IMG_0548.jpg IMG_0700_zpsf6e612ec.jpg

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Body Styles

  • S: 4-dr sedan. The S being the default model, does not appear in the chassis code
  • -R suffix: 2-dr Sedan
  • U: Hatchback (5-door sedan/wagon hybrid)
  • K: Coupe "Hardtop" or "Open Back" or "Multi-Coupe"
  • V: Van (square-back cargo wagon)
  • W: Wagon (slope-back sport wagon) North America
  • P#: Passenger System (S,K,HB)

Hardtop Coupe
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2-Door Sedan
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4-Door Sedan
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Coupe

The A10 coupe has fastback styline, and is a true hardtop. Hardtop means there are no frames around the door glass. Nissan called this model the Hardtop and used K for the model prefix (K for Kuupe).

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By contrast, the 2-Door Sedan has notchback styling and framed door glass.
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Hatchback

The "Hatchback" model was the 5-door. Even though the Coupe had a hatchback, officially the coupe was called "Hardtop". For North America, the Hatchback completely replaced the 4-door model starting with the 1980 model year (starting July 1979). 

USA
* 7907- Datsun 510 Hatchback
JAPAN
* 8004- Violet Hatchback
* 8004- Auster Hatchback
* 8004- Stanza Resort

Hatchback
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1980
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Wagon

VA10 - Van

WHLA10 - Wagon
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Chassis ID Plate of WHLA10
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Sedan

2-door Sedan
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4-Door Sedan
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Japan

In Japan, the Violet with a Nissan ID plate unlike the Bluebird which came with Datsun ID. 

Lines
Nissan Violet - sold by Nissan Cherry Store
Nissan Auster, sportier - sold by Nissan Prince Store
Nissan Stanza, luxury - sold by  Nissan Saito stores

Front suspension: MacPherson strut suspension
Rear suspension: 4-link rigid
4,080 mm long
Width of 1,600 mm
1,390 mm (height)
2,400 mm wheel base
Vehicle weight 925 kg (1600 GL early)
Brakes front: disc
Rear brakes: drum

Headlights
7705-7906 Round Eye
7907-8105 Square Eye
* Auster changed to Two headlights

Engines
{base} A14
P = 1.6 liter (PA10 = L16, PA11 = Z16)
R = 1.8 liter (RA10 = L18, RA11 = Z18)

Coupe was called "Open Back" or "Multi Back"
Nissan Violet Open Back
Nissan Auster Multi Coupe

Wagon (WA10) was not offered, only the Van (VA10)
Van was only offered with A14 engine and H165B rear axle

A14 engine
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1980 April: Hatchback (5-door) production begins
* It did not replace the 4-door sedan in Japan
UPA11: Hatchback 1600
URA11: Hatchback 1800

7705 - introduction of A10
7804 - introduction of A11 emissions change 
7810 - A11 GX & GL-EL introduction
7907 - change to square eyes
7908 - introduction of VA11 Van
8004 - introduction of Hatchback
8106 - introduction of Front-Wheel-Drive T11 "Violet Liberta"
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Grille

Van used round-eye grille all years. The other models changed July 1979 to square headlights. 

Round Eye
62301-W5000 Sedan, Van.(Violet+Auster)
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62301-W5010 Auster Sedan
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62301-W6010 Auster Coupe

Square Eye
62301-W7500 Violet (four-eye)
62301-W7600 Auster (two-eye)
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1977 Violet
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North America 

1978: Remote ignitor (D4F) distributor used in USA and Canada
* Swaybar: 19mm sedan,coupe
* Swaybar: 21mm wagon

4-1/2J-13 +30 offset
Cross Rod: 566 mm between outside joints
Steering Gearbox: RB47L (16.5:1) 
Engine crossmember: 714mm between chassis holes. 467mm between mount holes
Axle: H165B with 23-spline axles, 24mm x 682.3 length
Brakes: N20 Disc 245mm (same as 710), 9-inch rear drums

To June 1979, Coupe/HT, Wagon and both 2-dr and 4-dr sedans
* L20B engine used exclusively, with front-sump oil pan

July 1979-June 1980
* no coupes
* 4-dr sedan replaced by 4-dr Hatch (code F)
* L20B in canada (suffix -N)
* Z20S for USA (suffix -U and -V)

July 1980- 
* Z20s engine used exclusively
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A10

The A10 featured

  • A14 engine
  • F4W60 4-speed transmission
  • A10 fitted with H150 diff
  • VA10 (Van/wagon) fitted with H165 diff


PA10 featured:

  • L16 engine
  • H165 diff
  • F4W63L 4-speed or 3N71B automatic

HLA10/WHLA10 featured (North America):

  • L20B engine to June 1980
  • Z20S engine from July 1980
  • H165 diff
  • F4W63L 4-speed, FS5W63 5-speed or 3N71B Automatic
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A11 Minor Facelift

A11 debuted 7804.

  • New models 1400 GL/GLL featured FS5W60 5-speed

PA11 was the bigger-engined model

  • New models KPA10HE/KPA10HAE and PA10HE/PA10HAE featured EGI fuel-injected L16 engine and H165 diff
  • PA11 from 7804 with Z16 engine replacing L16 engine. E models are EGI fuel injected. New models 1600 GX/GXEL/SGXE, GL, GLL/GLEL, SGL featured FS5W63A 5-speed

RA11 with biggest engine (Z18 engine)

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Side Vent

A10 export sedans featured a C-pillar vent very much like that fitted to the Datsun 510.

Pillar Vent: A10 vs 510
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5-Speed

In North America, with A10 "Datsun 510" with L20B or Z20S engine, the FS5W63 5-speed was an option. It is fairly rare and a long tail so won't fit the classic model series 510 (1967-1972). Available only on:

  • -7906 Coupe (K, Open back) aka HT, but not in Canada
  • 7907-8006 on 2dr. sedan (-R), 4 dr. hatchback (F) and wagon (W)
  • 8007- 4-dr hatchback (F) only.

All North American 510s were fitted with 63-series transmissions:

  • F4W63 4-speed
  • FS5W63 5-speed (optional)
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Maxima

Stanza - the first Maxima - 1978 1600/1800 Maxima, Maxima X-E and Maxima GT-E

1979 brochure スタンザ マキシマ
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Racing

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Engine Mounts 

See Main Article: L/Z/KA/SR_Crossmember#Motor_Mount_Insulators
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Photo Index

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