For the A-series 1000cc Engine see: A10 Engine
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.
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Overview
- -7906: Round headlights
- 7907-: Square headlights
Models:
- S: 4-dr sedan
- U: Hatchback (5-door sedan/wagon hybrid)
- K: Coupe "Open Back" or "Multi-Coupe"
- V: Van (square-back wagon)
- P#: Passenger System (S,K,HB)
- Violet
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
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)
5-Speed
In North America, with HLA10 "Datsun 510" with L16 engine, the FS5W63 5-speed was an option. It is fairly rare and a long tail so won't fit the classic PL510. Available only on:
- -7906 Coupe (Open back) but not in Canada
- 7907-8006 on 2dr. sedan, 4 dr. hatchback and wagon (hatchback)
- 8007- 4-dr hatchback only