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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 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 models, starting with the G610 and the G810 -- stretched models, may be considered D-class (mid-size) cars.
1958 210 number plate light with 'ダットサン' script ('DATSUN')
310
Datsun Model Series 310 310 1959-1960 Bluebird 1000 311 1961 Bluebird 1200 312 1962-1963 Bluebird 1200 312 1962-1963 Saenara Bluebird 312 1963-1966 Shinjin Shinsungho 1963-1964 Yue Loong Bluebird 704
310 Indicators are separate from grille
312 - Indicators are wrapped by grille
P models (P310/PL310) were powered by the premium E1 engine (1189 cc "1200")
312 minor change - larger taillights, wider grille, and upright instrument panel
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410/411
410 - The first unibody Datsun. Previous series used body-on-frame construction.
* 410: 1964-1965 * 411: 1966-1967
410 = C1 engine (998cc) P410 = E1 engine (1189cc) P411 = J13 engine R411 = R16 engine
411 minor change
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SS = 410 with E1 (1200) Twin Carb SS = 411 with J13 Twin Carb SSS = 411 with R16 Twin Carb
S = Standard D = Deluxe F = Fancy N = automatic clutch L- = left hand drive -L = handling package? R = 2-door sedan SS = Sport Sedan SS-R = 2-dr Sport Sedan U = export W = Wagon
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 Bluebird (model series 510)
Also see: 510 Parts Donor
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 1300 L13 engine N510 1400 L14 engine P510 1600 L16 engine H510 1800 L18 engine
510 4-door Sedan 510R 2-door Sedan K510 2-door Coupe (semi-fastback design) V510 4-door Van (Wagon)
Coupe
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2-door Sedans
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4-door Sedans
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Wagon
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One-off custom 510 Coupe Utility
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610
The Datsun 610 was the Bluebird model for the 1973-1977 Model years. It was marketed in various countries as:
- "Datsun 610" (USA)
- "Datsun Bluebird-U" (Japan)
- "Datsun 160B" or "Datsun 180B" depending on engine size
See main article: 610
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.
North America 1977-1979 "810" Australia 1977-1982 "200B" in GL, SX and GX trim Japan 1976-1979 "Bluebird"
810 Bluebird 1600 P810 Bluebird 1800/180B RG810 Bluebird 2000 G6 L20 engine HG810 810 L24E engine
810 180B (with swapped-in FJ20 engine)
810 200B
810 200B SSS
early 810 Bluebird script emblem
910
1980-1983 910 Datsun/Nissan Bluebird/810/Maxima
1980-1986 in Australia
Bluebird badge
1980-1983 910 Datsun/Nissan Bluebird/810/Maxima
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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 wheels
Australia: 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