1967-1972 Datsun model series 510 was marketed as Bluebird in the home market, as 180B in the worldwide market. 510 was Datsun's compact car (C-segment), being larger and heavier than the Sunny 1000 subcompact (A-segment).
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Body Styles
BODY STYLES 510 4-door Sedan 510R 2-door Sedan K510 2-door Coupe (semi-fastback design) V510 4-door Van (Wagon)
Overview
Datsun model series 510 was marketed in Japan as the Bluebird, in America as the 510 and in some countries as 1300/1400/1600 depending on engine (L13, L14 or L16).
510 was the first Bluebird with unit-body construction (model 410 had an old-fashioned full frame). 510 had modern suspension with front McPherson Struts and IRS (Independent Rear Suspension) on most models. It was the first Datsun light car with Overhead Cam Engine (L-series engine).
ENGINES 510 1300 L13 engine N510 1400 L14 engine P510 1600 L16 engine H510 1800 L18 engine
The 510 was Datsun's most successful sedan racer
4-door Sedan
2-door Coupe
2-door Sedan vs 2-door Coupe (semi-fastback}
K510 Coupe is a fastback 2-door
K510 Coupe (silver car) at DATNATS 2011
2-door Sedan
2-door Sedan vs 2-door Coupe (semi-fastback}
510R - 2-door Sedan is a notchback 2-door
Wagon
Custom
Custom Ute
One-off custom 510 Coupe Utility
Stamm-mobile
RED DEVIL Stamm-mobile with 15" Simmons V4 wheels
CA18-powered 510
510 with CA engine swap
FJ Power
FJ20 Turbo engine