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Ferrer
04-12-2009, 05:19 PM
First picture, 210 "Fuji"

In order to improve high-speed performance, a newly developed OHV 1,000cc engine was adopted. The designers were thinking of future export potential when they also added such features as curved glass for the windshield. It was launched in November 1957. In August-September of the following year at the Around Australia rally (16,000km in 19 days), it teamed up with another 210 ("Sakura") and came first in Class A (25th overall).

Specs

Overall length / width / height
3,860/1,466/1,535mm
Wheelbase
2,220mm
Curb weight
925kg
Engine
Type C (4-cyl. in line, OHV)
EngineDisplacement
988cc
EngineMax. power
25kW (34PS)/4,400rpm
EngineMax. torque
65Nm (6.6kgm)/2,400rpm
Gear ratios
4.94, 3.01, 1.73, 1.0
Final reduction ratio
5.57
Suspension
Leaf rigid (front & rear)
Brakes
Drum(front & rear)
Top speed
95km/h

No.19: Namba & Okuyama

Second picture, 210 "Sakura"

Together with the Fuji 210, Sakura entered the 1958 Around Australia rally (official name: Around Australia Mobilgas Trial) and came 4th in Class A (Car No. 14: Minawa/Oya). The newly developed OHV engine (nicknamed the Stone Engine) powering the 210 displayed extraordinary stamina. Both cars completed the harsh course, which virtually circumnavigates the entire continent, an extraordinary feat that will always be remembered.

Specs

Overall length / width / height
3,860/1,466/1,535mm
Wheelbase
2,220mm
Curb weight
925kg
Engine
Type C (4-cyl. in line, OHV)
EngineDisplacement
988cc
EngineMax. power
25kW (34PS)/4,400rpm
EngineMax. torque
65Nm (6.6kgm)/2,400rpm
Gear ratios
4.94, 3.01, 1.73, 1.0
Final reduction ratio
5.57
Suspension
Leaf rigid (front & rear)
Brakes
Drum (front & rear)
Top speed
95km/h

No.14: Minawa & Oya

Ferrer
04-13-2009, 04:45 AM
The 210, launched in November ’57, was exhibited in January of the following year at 1958 Los Angeles Imported Car Show. Later, thanks to coming in first in its class at the Around Australia rally (August-September 1958), it triggered the start of full-scale exports to America. This particular vehicle was presented to Nissan by Hoshino Impul Co., Ltd. (President: K. Hoshino) and is a rare left-hand drive model. The silver paintwork is not original.

Specs

Overall length
3,880mm
Overall width
1,466mm
Overall height
1,500mm
Wheelbase
2,220mm
Curb weight
925kg
Engine
Type C (4-cyl. in line, OHV)
EngineDisplacement
988cc
EngineMax. power
27kW (37PS)/4,400rpm
Seating capacity
4

Ferrer
11-18-2016, 12:44 PM
Datsun 210 #3