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Bluebird is Nissan's C-class (compact) model family, which grew out of the original Datson (DAT Light Car) model, the Datson Type 10 of 1931. For additional details, see History. Bluebird family includes the 210/310/410/510/610/810/910 model series -- but not the 710 which was of the Violet family.
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Overview
The Bluebird is of direct lineage to the original Datson Light Car
The first Datsun to be called Bluebird was the 210 model series, apparently during mid-run.
- 1957-1959 210 Datsun 1000/Datsun Bluebird 1000
- 1959-1963 310/311/312 Datsun Bluebird/1000/1200
- 1963-1967 410/411 Datsun Bluebird/410/411
- 1967-1973 510 Datsun Bluebird/510/1600,1300,1400
- 1973-1976 610 Datsun Bluebird/610/180B
- 1976-1979 810 Datsun Bluebird/810/180B/200B
- 1980-1983 910 Datsun/Nissan Bluebird/810/Maxima (to 1986 in Australia)
- 1983 switch to FWD starting with U11 model series Bluebird/Maxima
Bluebirds often feature Independent rear suspension (IRS) starting with the 510 series. 510 wagons are a notable exception, although export 510 sedans may also may have a live axle.
Later 6-cylinder-equipped Bluebirds, starting with the G610 and the G810 -- stretched models -- may be considered D-class (mid-size) cars. At the same time the base 610 and 810 were shorter cars.
1958 210 number plate light with 'ダットサン' script ('DATSUN')
1958 Datsun 116 ID Plate - 27hp!
310
Datsun Bluebird 310 was a car similar in size to the B110, although being full-framed was heavier at 2000 pounds. The wheelbase of the B110 is 20mm longer.
310 Sedan | WP312 wagon
Datsun Model Series 310
310 1959-1960 Bluebird 1000 37hp 7.5:1 compression
P310 Bluebird 1200 48hp 7.5:1 compression
WP310 6007 Bluebird 1200 wagon
311 6011-6108 Bluebird 1000 45hp 8.0:1 compression
P311 Bluebird 1200 60hp 8.2:1 compression
312 6208-6309 Bluebird 1200
6209 grille revised
312 1962-1963 Saenara Bluebird
312 1963-1966 Shinjin Shinsungho
1963-1964 Yue Loong Bluebird 704
P models (P310/PL310) were powered by the premium E1 engine (1189 cc "1200").
310 Indicators are separate from grille
311 Upgrade of the E1 engine to 60hp & full syncromesh.
312 Indicators are wrapped by grille
312 minor change - larger taillights, wider grille, upright instrument panel
Early 312 with blocky grille
Late 312 with Refined grille
410/411
410 - The first unibody Datsun. Previous series used body-on-frame construction. And the first to be larger than B110 (410 wheelbase was 80mm longer than B110 wheelbase).
* 410: 1964-1965 * 411: 1966-1967
411
410 = C1 engine (998cc) P410 = E1 engine (1189cc) P411 = J13 engine R411 = R16 engine
410 - Round Emblem, bold grille
411 minor change - rectangle emblem, fine grille
SS = 410 with E1 (1200) Twin Carb
411 with J13 Twin Carb
SSS = 411 with R16 Twin Carb
S = Standard D = Deluxe F = Fancy N = automatic clutch W- = Wagon L- = left hand drive -L = handling package? -R = 2-door sedan -U = export SS = Sport Sedan SS-R = 2-dr Sport Sedan
410 JAPAN Carburetors C1 = 2-bbl carb E1 = 2-bbl Hitachi DAB-308-7 E1 = 2-bbl Nikki 2D-30CE <> 2D-30CE-2 Pedal clutch E1 = 2-bbl Nikki Pedal clutch E1 = 2-bbl Nikki 2D-30CF <> 2D-30CF-2 Automatic clutch -K = SS = Twin Carburetor Hitachi HJE38W-1
510
1967-1972 Datsun model series 510 was marketed in Japan as the Bluebird, in North America as the 510 and in some countries as 1300/1400/1600 depending on engine (L13, L14 or L16).
2-door Sedan | 2-door Coupe
Wagon | 4-door sedan
610
The Datsun 610 was the Bluebird model for the 1973-1977 Model years.
See Main Article: 610
It was marketed in various countries as:
- "Datsun 610" (USA)
- "Datsun Bluebird-U" (Japan)
- "Datsun 160B" or "Datsun 180B" depending on engine size
Coupe, Sedan, Wagon
810
Datsun model series 810 was produced 1976-1979. In some countries it was marketed as "Bluebird", in others as "200B" or "180B" or "160B" depending on the engine fitted. Not the same as the 1980-1984 Datsun 810 north america, which is actually model series 910.
Japan 1976-1979 "Bluebird" North America 1977-1979 "810" and "Maxima" Australia 1977-1982 "200B"
200B with swapped in FJ20T engine
810 Bluebird 1600 P810 Bluebird 1800/180B RG810 Bluebird 2000 G6 L20 six cylinder HG810 810 L24E engine
Australia "200B" L20B four cylinder * in GL, SX and GX trim USA 810/Maxima with L20 six cylinder
810 180B (with swapped-in FJ20 engine)
810 200B
<200B> wagon
810 200B SSS
early 810 Bluebird script emblem
910
1980-1983 910 Datsun/Nissan Bluebird/810/Maxima 1980-1986 (Australia)
SSS sedan | SSS hardtop
With Z18ET (Japan):
Australia: Bluebird Series I/II 1981-1984 (L20B engine, no IRS, H165) * Difference between series I and II is most black rubber bumper trim Bluebird TRX with L20B engine. * Trim: front air dam, alloy wheels, a small rear spoiler, internal reading lights.etc. * Rear disc brakes and 15" alloy wheelsAustralia: Bluebird Series III/Bluebird TRX 1985-1986 with CA20S engine
910 Europe RHD L16S L18S L18T Z20E LD20
1979 910 BLUEBIRD JAPAN 13x4.5J+40 - non-SSS 14x5J+40 - all SSS models 14x4.5JJ+35 alloy OPTION P910/Y910 Y910 Z20E P910 Z18E PJ910 Z18S/Z18P J910 Z16S CT Z16S.F4 DX Z16S.FR GL Z16S.F4 FANCY GL S.Z18S.AT GF Z16S.F4, HT.Z18S.F4, S.Z18S.F4/MT SSS Z18S (single carburetor),F4/F5/AT SSS-E Z18E (EGI fuel injection),F4/F5/AT SSS-EL Z20E F5/AT SSS-ES Z20E F5 SSS-EX Z20E F5/AT SSS-EX G-type Z20E F5/AT LPG GL/DX/STD S.Z18P.R3W65L/AT
1980 910 BLUEBIRD JAPAN Y910 Z20E P910 Z18E/Z18ET PJ910 Z18S/Z18P J910 Z16S EJ910 LD20 WPJ910 AD WAGON Z18S VTJ910 VAN L16S VEJ910 VAN LD20 J = LIVE AXLE Z18ET 135PS@6000rpm, 2.0kg-m@3600RPM