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Datsun 1600

General information

ModelDatsun 1600
Year1969
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating65.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1600 ccm (97.63 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving11.8 litres/100 km (20.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving10.7 litres/100 km (22.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving7.8 litres/100 km (30.00 miles per gallon)
Seats2
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 4-speed
Safety featuresImpact absorbing steering wheel column

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront
Displacement1600 ccm (97.63 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Fuel systemCarburetor. Dual side draft Hitachi (SU design)
Valves per cylinder2
Fuel controlPushrod/overhead valve (OHV)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 4-speed
ClutchDry plate
IgnitionMechanical
Exhaust systemHeader to single steel muffler and resonator

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCabriolet
Chassis materialSteel pressed
Max no. of doors2
Chassis materialSteel pressed
Chassis materialSteel pressed
Chassis materialSteel pressed
Chassis materialSteel pressed
Chassis materialSteel pressed
Chassis materialSteel pressed
Chassis materialSteel pressed
Chassis materialSteel pressed
Chassis materialSteel pressed
Chassis materialSteel pressed
Chassis materialSteel pressed
Chassis materialSteel pressed
Chassis materialSteel pressed

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakesDisc, with hydraulic dual piston caliper
Rear brakesDrum, hydraulic
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