DATSUN 1978

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1978 model year Datsun range for Nissan Motor Corp. in U.S.A.. The theme is this brochure is cars for people of all walks of life.

• #20 page CHM 165M October 1977
• #20 page CHM 456M October 1977
• #44 page CHA 500.000 November 1977
• #44 page CHA 1.500.000 November 1977

20 page CHM 456M

20 page brochure

Printing date: October 1977

CHA 456M-10/77 - same as CHA 165M, but with B210 Coupe?

20 page CHM 165M

Title: DATSUN [black cover with people showing inside the letters 'DATSUN']
1977 10 Datsun USA range for 1978 model year B210
Format:20 page booklet Size:8.5x11" Publication Number:CHA 165M-10/77

Index

#cover #B-210 #F-10 #510 #200-SX #810 #280-Z #Pickup #specs #all #back

Cover

Black cover with large open letters 'DATSUN'. Inside the letters are 15 people standing. People from all walks of life.
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• Young couple
• Family with young son and daughter
• Actors: gambler and saloon girl
• Older man
• Successful blond woman
• Working class man & architect
• Graduate with proud parents

B-210

(Foreground) B-210 Deluxe 2-Door Sedan and Standard 2-Door Sedan. (Background) B-210 Deluxe 4-Door Sedan and GX Hatchback.

B-210. Using less gas doesn't mean driving less car.
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Nobody demands more from a Datsun than Datsun.
Built to last.
Pretty soft.

Young family in 4-door, Blond woman driving GX Coupe
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F-10

F10 coupe & 2-door wagon at a muddy construction site. Contractor and architect looking over plan.

F-10 Hatchback and Sportwagon

F-10. The worst brings out the best in it.
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Front-wheel drive.
Here comes the sun!
Good gas mileage? Better than good.

510

A10s on St. Charles St. in front of the Missouri Room. Family with clown in front of Candy Shoppe.

{Background) 510 2-Door Sedan (Foreground) 510 4-Door Sedan, Hatchback and Wagon

510. Won't squeeze you getting in, getting out or at the gas pump.
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200-SX

200SX and young couple in scuba gear at the sea shore

200-SX Sport Coupe

Quick to get around, built to stay around.
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810

810 4-door sedan and wagon after the graduation. [810 is the 810 Bluebird long-nose with the Z-car engine]

Family room and Z-car varoom.
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280-Z

280Zs at a Western movie set with the cowboy/gambler, saloon girl, and movie crew

{Background) 280-Z 2+2. (Foreground) 280-Z Two seater.

Overnight sensation that's still sensational.
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Pickup

620 Datsun trucks parked under trees at a family picnic

(L to R) King Cab, Li'l Hustler Stretch, Li'l Hustler Standard

Only Datsun makes all three kinds. Standard kind, Stretch kind, One of a kind.
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Specs

Specifications, measurement, Gas Mileage
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All the Datsuns

Every USA Datsun model arranged on a lawn
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Back

NOBODY DEMANDS MORE FROM A DATSUN.
DATSUN.
WE ARE DRIVEN. [image: smiling blond behind the wheel]
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All illustrations and specifications in this catalog are based on the latest product information available at time of publication. Nissan Motor Corp, in U.S.A. reserves the right to make changes at any time, withoug notice, in prices, colors, materials, equipment, specifications and models, and to discontinue models.

Litho in U.S.A.-CHA 165M-10/77

44 page CHA 500.000

44 page brochure — with table of contents!

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Printing date: November 1977, same as CHA 1.500.000 except the following notice is added:

All illustrations and specifications in this catalog are based on the latest product information available at time of publication. Nissan Motor Corp, in U.S.A. reserves the right to make changes at any time, withoug notice, in prices, colors, materials, equipment, specifications and models, and to discontinue models.

Litho in U.S.A.-CHA CHA 500.000 11/77

44 page CHA 1.500.000

same as previous except the following pages

has cropped version of photos from the early brochure

Table of Contents

Introduction          2
B-210                 3-8
F-10                  9-12
510                  13-18
200-SX               19-22
810                  23-26
280-Z                27-30
Li'l Hustler Pickups 31-36
Testing and Racing   37-38
Parts and Service    39-40
All the Datsuns      41-42

B-210.1

pages 3-8

Inner Strength

pages 3-4 Businesswoman standing next to blue B210 Coupe conversing with policeman in front of Reid's Office Supply
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Inner Strength

Built to Last

Using less gas

pages 5-6 similar to #B-210 but with revised text and cropped version of photo

B-210. Using less gas doesn't mean driving less car.
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B210 Features and Specifications

page 7-8
#Features #Options/Specs

B210 Features
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B210 Options & Specifications
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Options

• [image: 5-speed shifter] Saves gas, engine wear. Available on GX only.
• [image: A/C vents] Integrated air conditioning, except on Standard Sedan.
• [image: automatic shifter] 3-speed automatic transmission, except on Standard Sedan.

* Special Accent Package (includes unique body side stripe and right-side door mirror)

Dealer Installed Accessories

• AM/FM stereo (cassette and/or 8-track)
• Rear window shade
• Bumper guards
• Side moldings
• Floor mats
• Rear deck luggage rack
• Side stripes
• Smuggler tonneau
• Clock
• Tachometer
• Shift knobs
• Hood ornament

B-210 Specifications

Engine:
 4 cyl. OHV 1397cc (85.2 cu. in.)
 8.5:1 compression ratio
Transmission:
 4-Speed manual all-synchromesh floor-mounted.
 3.70 1 rear axle ratio
Suspension:
 Front — independent strut type with coil springs and stabilizer bar
 Rear — semi-elliptic leaf springs
Tires:
 6.15x 13 4-ply rated tubeless (WSW Deluxe Sedans, BSW Std. Sedan)
 155/70 SR13 WSW steel-belted radial (Hatchback)
Wheels:
 4-1/2J×13 steel disc
Brakes:
 Front — 9.65" disc power-assist
 Rear — 8.O" drum power-assist
Electrical:
 Battery — 60 amp./hr. Low maintenance
 Alternator-50 amp. Transistorized ignition

Dimensions & Weight

                     2-Door 4-Door
                     Sedan  Sedan  Hatchback
Length               163.6  163.6  162.8
Width                60.8   60.8   60.8
Height               53.5"  53.5"  53.0"
Wheelbase            92.1"  92.1"  92.1"
Turning Diameter     34.0'  34.0'  34.0'
Curb Weight (lbs)    1975   2020   2020
Fuel Tank Capacity   11.6   11.6   11.4 gal.

* Standard Sedan 1965 lbs, Vehicles with optional, high altitude of California equipment will be slightly heavier

Gas Mileage

Model          49 States              49 States
               Automatic Transmission Manual Transmission
               City    Highway        City    Highway
Hatchback      28 MPG  41 MPG         24 MPG  28 MPG
" (5-spd)      36      48             NA      NA
Standard Sedan 28      41             24      28
Deluxe Sedans  28      41             24      28
Model          California             California
               Automatic Transmission Manual Transmission
               City    Highway        City    Highway
Hatchback      29 MPG  41 MPG         24 MPG  30 MPG
" (5-spd)      30      42             NA      NA
Standard Sedan 29      41             24      30
Deluxe Sedans  29      41             24      30

1978 E P.A. estimates. The actual mileage you get will vary depending on the type of driving you do, your driving habits, your car's condition and optional equipment

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[without #right reserved notice]

Litho in U.S.A.-CHA CHA 1.500.000 11/77