NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Nissan Bluebird

The Nissan Bluebird is a compact- to medium-sized car launched in 1957. The nameplate still exists today on the Nissan Pulsar-based Nissan Bluebird Sylphy in Japan, and on the U13-based Nissan Bluebird in mainland China. The Nissan Pulsar is a compact car/small family car produced by the Japanese automaker Nissan since 1978 when it debuted as a subcompact car. ... The Nissan Bluebird Sylphy uses the Nissans FF-S platform. ...

It is one of the longest-running nameplates from a Japanese automaker. It even spawned the S130 Fairlady Z/280ZX, which in turn spanwed the Maxima (originally 910 Bluebird/S130 Fairlady Z based), and the 160J/710/Violet/Auster line, which eventually got spun off into its own line, becoming the Stanza, and later the Primera/Infinti G20 line.

Export and foreign-built model names

Export versions were sold variously as the Datsun 510, Datsun 180B (with 160B and 200B versions) and the Datsun Bluebird. The Nissan Bluebird nameplate began appearing around 1982 as the Datsun marque was phased out in favour of Nissan. The Datsun PL-510 (from 1968 to 1973) has often been called the poor-mans BMW, and many people believe that the 510s design was inspired by old 70s BMWs (particularly the BMW 2002) with their round lights and box-shaped bodies. ... The Datsun is a car you own if you want no performance or speed wat so ever. ...

From 1981 to 1985, Australia followed the Japanese convention by calling its car the Bluebird, and had a unique, facelifted rear-wheel-drive version for 1984 and 1985. That car was replaced in 1986 by the Nissan Pintara. It would be replaced by the successive Bluebird, also called Pintara, until 1992; then the range was brought in line with the Japanese model, for the U13 series from 1993 to 1997. This article is about the year. ... The Nissan Pintara was a mid-sized family of vehicles manufactured by Nissan Australia from 1986 until 1993. ...

In the United States, the Bluebird was eventually sold as the Nissan Stanza. In 1992, the Stanza became the Nissan Altima. Currently, the Bluebird is not sold in North America; in 1998, the Altima was completely redesigned, becoming a model unique to the North American market. The Nissan Stanza was a compact car introduced by Nissan in 1977 and was a badge-engineered brother to the Nissan Auster and Nissan Violet. ... Altima redirects here. ...

The Bluebird sold in Europe between 1986 and 1990 was in fact a rebadged Nissan Auster—this was replaced by the Primera in Nissan's European line-up in 1990. The Nissan Stanza was a compact car introduced by Nissan in 1977 and was a badge-engineered brother to the Nissan Auster and Nissan Violet. ... The Nissan Primera is a large family car produced by the Japanese automaker Nissan for the domestic and European markets. ...

A six-cylinder version called the Maxima was released in the 1980s and became a separate model. The Nissan Maxima is a car manufactured by Nissan that is in a line of upper mid-size executive and sports sedans. ...

210 series

Although Nissan's own materials indicate that the Bluebird name emerged in 1959, some records show that the name first adorned a 988 cm³, 34 hp four-door sedan in 1957, which was part of the company's 210 series. Its engine was based on an Austin design, as Nissan had been building the Austin A50 Cambridge under licence in the 1950s. See Austin A40 for other A40 models. ...

The 210 was known for doubling Nissan's production at the time and was the first Nissan to be exported to the United States.

The 210 established an early reputation for reliability, with two of them winning the 1,000 cm³ class in the 1958 Australia Mobilgas Rally.

The 210 had succeeded the 110 series, sold as a two- and four-door sedan and offered from 1955 to 1957. This model bore the Convar or A110 model names and was powered by an 860 cm³, 20 hp four-cylinder engine. In some respects, the A110 is the forerunner of the modern Bluebird line. Incremental changes were denoted by 112, 113 and 114 codes, with the last model a 113 with a 210 engine.

310 series

The Datsun Bluebird which débuted for August 1959 was an all-new car. The 310 series had a 1 L engine from the 210 model.

In July 1960, a five-door station wagon was added. By February 1961, a 1.2 L overhead-valve engine (codenamed E1) became an option on a higher-trim DX model.

Styling tended to ape larger American cars. A very small number did make it to the United States, but were flops.

410/411 series

In September 1963, Nissan brought the Bluebird up-to-date with boxier styling, apeing the more European designs being produced in the United States. A sporting model, the Bluebird SS, was launched in March 1964, with a tuned 1.2 L engine. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ...

Initially, only a four-door sedan and five-door station wagon were in the range, but a two-door was added in September 1964. The two-door SS was launched in February 1965.

The base engine was enlarged to a 1.3 L unit in May 1965 and a 1.6 L SSS model was launched the same month. This began a line of famous Nissans in Japan, with the Bluebird SSS a mainstay of the range until its deletion in 2001.

To be more appropriately correct, the early DATSUNs imported to the U.S. were branded as "Datsun", not Nissan. Nissan was the manufacturer, Datsun the marque. An 'early' Datsun is effectively any Datsun made by Nissan prior to the 1968 model year, by U.S. standards. 'Early' would also include the Nissan Patrol, Nissan Silvia (made prior to 1968). Both the Bluebird and Silvia names were used after the 1968 model year was introduced, but were entirely different vehicles and don't belong in an 'early Datsun' category. 'Early' would also include the roadsters (SPL311, and SRL311, also known as 'Fairlady'), as well as the 520 and 521 pickup trucks, both of which were based entirely on pre-1968 models with little change. By the same token, the 'Bluebird' was not labeled thus in the U.S., but designated by the actual model: PL410, PL411, and RL411, along with certain earlier models. This addition more appropriately belongs on an "Early Datsun" or "Datsun 410/411 series" dedicated page.

Datsun 510 series

The 510 is arguably the most famous Nissan Bluebird of them all in the US , with the 510 moniker used in the United States for this range. The 510 tag would also be used there for unrelated models, in an effort to capture this range’s glory ( case of the Nissan Stanza, aka in US as Nissan 510 ).

Launched in August 1967, it was one of the most comprehensive Bluebird ranges in terms of body styles: a two-door sedan, a four-door sedan, a five-door station wagon, and a two-door coupé (added in November 1968). Year 1967 (MCMLXVII) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar) of the 1967 Gregorian calendar. ...

This range became famous for Nissan's rallying successes outside Japan and paved the way for greater Nissan sales internationally together with the famous Datsun 160JSSS aka Datsun Violet( IRS L series engine version of the US market Datsun 710.) which in Japan was already a 70's Datsun with Turbo intake , unmatched condition by any other Datsuns of the era.

In many markets, the Datsun 510 was sold as the Datsun 1300/1500/1600.In those markets the Datsun 510 was known as Datsun 1300 with the "J" series 1300 engine, Datsun 1500 with the "J" series 1500 engine, push rod over head valve engine, and, Datsun 1600 with the "J" series 1600 engine. (OHV) and leaf sprung ( all 510's in fact, Sedan, Coupe and SW, no IRS 510s in several markets.) In several markets around the world, the Datsun 510 was the small brother of the mighty Datsun 160J SSS aka Datsun Violet. In the US, Nissan reversed the trend, making the Datsun 510 a mighty IRS L series engine car, while the Datsun 160JSSS/Violet was downplayed into the US market Datsun 710 with leaf spring suspension and protruding bumpers.

In September 1970, the 1.3 and 1.6 L engines were replaced with 1.4 and 1.8 L units. In other parts of the world the 510 was equipped with J series OHV push rod engines . In the US it remained a 1.6.

Australian versions of the Datsun 1600 were delivered either as a full import, or assembled in Australia from local and Japanese parts. These 510 Datsuns were equipped with L 13,14 and 16 engines.

South American versions of the Datsun 510 were delivered with OHV push rod engines J series variety and leaf spring suspensions ( no IRS ) on all models

The PL510 was the most prevalent model, with the 1968 import H510 two door twin SU version arriving in a batch of just a few hundred. Around the world, the J series push rod engined model was most common.

The last of the PL510 series went through Australian assembly lines in 1972, and due to the extensive use for rallying, the cars are now quite hard to find in any reasonable condition.

610 series

The 610 series was launched in Japan in August 1971 and was badged as the Bluebird-U. The meaning behind the U suffix is uncertain, but it has been suggested that it was an acronym for either User or Ultra. For the Japanese domestic market, the 610 was pitted against the Toyota Corona MkII. Also in Japan, the 610 was initially sold alongside the 510 but eventually replaced the 510. 610's were available in a 4dr, 2dr hardtop (HT), and five-door wagon. Trim levels in Japan were GL (Grand Luxe), SSS (Super Sports Sedan), DX (Deluxe) or STD (Standard). The 610 borrowed its suspension and drive train from the outgoing 510. Thus all 610's were equipped with the Nissan L-Series inline engines. Likewise, the 610 4dr & 2dr retained the class-leading, independent rear trailing arm design, while the wagon reused the rear live axle with leaf springs from the 510 wagon. In many export markets, including UK, Europe & Australia, the 610 was badged as the 160B or 180B with respect to particular engine displacement. From 1973-74, the USA was the only market outside of Japan to have its 610 HT models equipped with the unique, six-bulb tail lights that covered the entire rear panel, requiring the license plate to be mounted below the rear bumper. Most 610's world- wide came equipped with either a 4spd manual or 3spd automatic transmission, but a 5spd manual transmission was available in the Japan & Australia markets. As with the 510, SSS trim included misc. sport options and a higher output engine with twin-Hitachi carburetors. A Japan-only SSS-E model was equipped with Bosch EFI, and so was one of the first, mass-produced Nissan vehicles to be sold without a carburetor. Another 610 never exported was the inline-six 2000 GT. It came with stretched front end to accommodate the longer engine, but this model was not available in a wagon. The Toyota Corona is an automobile manufactured by the Japanese automaker Toyota between 1957 and 2002. ... Nissan Motor Co. ... The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is a country in western Europe, and member of the Commonwealth of Nations, the G8, the European Union, and NATO. Usually known simply as the United Kingdom, the UK, or (inaccurately) as Great Britain or Britain, the UK has four constituent... For other uses, see Europe (disambiguation). ... Motto: (traditional) In God We Trust (official, 1956â€“present) Anthem: The Star-Spangled Banner Capital Washington, D.C. Largest city New York City Official language(s) None at the federal level; English de facto Government Federal Republic - President George W. Bush (R) - Vice President Dick Cheney (R) Independence - Declared - Recognized... Nissan Motor Co. ... Bendix-Technico (Stromberg) 1-barrel downdraft carburetor model BXUV-3, with nomenclature A carburetor (North American spelling) or carburettor (Commonwealth spelling), is a device that blends air and fuel for an internal combustion engine. ... For other uses, see Wagon (disambiguation). ...

Racing History

A 610 4dr participated in the 1972 & 1973 East African Safari Rally. Bob Sharp drove his 610 HT race car to 2nd place overall in the SCCA B Sedan Championship for 1973 & 1974. The car achieved a first place for the 1976 SCCA B-Sedan Championship but with Elliot Forbes-Robinson driving. Year 1972 (MCMLXXII) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... For the song by James Blunt, see 1973 (song). ... Toyota Celica Turbo 4WD ST185 in the 1993 edition The Safari Rally is considered by many to be the worlds toughest rally. ...

710 series

The Datsun 710 was probalbly the most noticed and universally known Datsun of all times. It was offered with IRS suspension and L series engines together with twin S/U carburetion in many parts of the world. It was the choice of road racing enthusiasts as well as off road competition in its 160JSSS version .The 710 series was a spin-off of the Bluebird, conceived as an intermediate model between the Sunny and the Bluebird and marketed by Nissan in various markets as the Violet or the 160J, as well as an 140J version, L14 powerplant. It was a development of the styling already seen in the 610 and marked Nissan's entree to international rallying. Markets such as Australia, where the Bluebird was manufactured rather than imported, did not offer the 710 series. In other markets, it was sold alongside the 610. A minor upgrade to the front suspension (offset strut tops) for the 610 led to slightly improved handling before the introduction of the 810. The Datsun 160J, aka Datsun Violet, and the sportier version, Datsun 160J/Violet SSS had IRS suspension and L 16, 18 and 20B engines and S/U twin carburetors. This later Datsun, the Violet/160JSSS was not offered in the US and Australia, but it was offered in many markets. This Datsun Violet/160JSSS became the biggest winner vehicle Datsun ever had, making inroads in off road competition and road races. This Datsun 160JSSS, with its IRS suspension was Nissans's flag ship in rallye competition and road races in Asia, Europe, Africa and South America. In the US market, this Datsun Violet/160JSSS was tamed into what US markets knew as Datsun 710, a leaf spring Datsun with protruding bumpers, a great Datsun indeed, but a shadow of the mighty Datsun 160JSSS/Violet.The Datsun Violet in Japan was already a Turbo intakeDatsun, the only Datsun turboed of those times.

810 series

The 810 was introduced in July 1976. Engine options were carried over but a 1.4 L was reintroduced in August 1978. The 160B, 180B and 200B were sold in export markets, with Australian magazine Wheels calling the 200B 'a 180B with 20 more mistakes.' Styling was an evolution of the 610's, with slightly squared off features but retaining a slight "coke bottle". No two-door sedan was available, but the four-door sedan, two-door hardtop coupé ( SSS Coupe) and five-door station wagon were offered. The Datsun 200B was an Australian-market mid-size car sold from 1977 to 1981. ... Wheels Magazine is an Australian automotive magazine. ...

In New Zealand the sedan models were assembled for a time alongside the Hillman Avenger, Hillman Hunter and Mitsubishi Galant by Todd Motors of Porirua, until 1978 when Nissan opened a purpose-built assembly plant for its cars in Auckland. The Hillman Avenger was a rear-wheel drive Small family car originally manufactured under the Hillman marque by the Rootes Group between 1970 and 1976, and made by Chrysler Europe from 1976 to 1981 as the Chrysler Avenger and finally the Talbot Avenger. ... 1974 Sunbeam Rapier 1975 Humber Sceptre The Hillman Hunter was an automobile produced under the Hillman marque by the Rootes Group (later Chrysler Europe) from 1966 to 1979. ... The Mitsubishi Galant is an automobile manufactured by Mitsubishi Motors since 1969. ... Porirua is a city in New Zealand, 20 km north of Wellington. ... Year 1978 (MCMLXXVIII) was a common year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1978 Gregorian calendar). ... Nissan Motor Co. ... For other uses, see Auckland (disambiguation). ...

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910 series

Nissan began realigning its export names with the home market with the 911 series in November 1979. The 'B' tags were dropped in favour of 'Bluebird', though the models were 'Datsun Bluebird' initially. The body style options remained the same but the look was characterized by a boxy style, considered modern at the time.

For the export models, a 'Nissan' badge began appearing in 1981, and the following year the Datsun name disappeared.

The Maxima name first appeared in this generation. In the United States, these models were sold as the 810 Deluxe or Maxima. The Maxima name was solely used from 1982. The 911 name was never used in Australia. The Nissan Maxima is a car manufactured by Nissan that is in a line of upper mid-size executive and sports sedans. ...

Australia had the 910 from 1981 - 1984 with the L20B engine, and 1985 - 1986 with the CA18 engine. It was a downgraded, locally produced version of the Japanese model with no independent rear suspension, electronic fuel injection, or turbo versions. However the cars were offered in a sporty version, known as the TRX. The main difference between these Bluebirds and the base models are a sporty trim, including a front air dam, alloy wheels, a small rear spoiler, internal reading lights and so forth. Mechanically the cars weren't much different, the only main difference to be found are rear disc brakes on the TRX.

However the 910 Bluebird has become part of Australian motor sport history, the car (although an import version with a [[Nissan Z engine|penis] turbo motor and fabricated IRS) holds the fastest lap time on the Bathurst circuit, considered by many as the best racing circuit in Australia.

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U11 series

The Bluebird switched to front-wheel drive in October 1983, but retained the boxy styling of its predecessor, much to the market's dismay. At the time, Nissan's design chief balked at curvy shapes and believed boxy ones would remain popular. With hindsight, that went directly against the trend and the market's obsession with drag coefficients.

The range was offered in four-door sedan, four-door hardtop and five-door station wagon forms. The coupé was deleted.

New Zealand marketing for the U11 proclaimed the vehicle as the 'Widetrack Bluebird', to differentiate it from its very similar-looking predecessor.

This model was offered in Europe for two years before Nissan began building the Auster as the Bluebird in England in 1986.

Although the U11 sedans were replaced for the 1988 model year, the station wagon continued in to 1990.

The range was available with 1.6, 1.8 and 2.0L petrol engines. A V6 was offered for the first time in 1984 in Japan, in a model with an extended front end, called the Bluebird Maxima.This V6 was a non intercooled 2.0L V6 turbo.There was no N/A V6 in any Bluebird.

In Australia, the 1982-1986 Nissan Bluebird was assessed in the Used Car Safety Ratings 2006 as providing "significantly worse than average" protection for its occupants in the event of a crash.[1]

T12/T72 series

The T12 and the later T72 Nissan Bluebird, is in fact a third generation Auster, rebadged and sold in Europe. However, its well known build quality and reliability and the influential role it had in what is now Europe’s most efficient Car factory merits the T12/72 its Bluebird badge. Image File history File linksMetadata 1990_Bluebird2. ... Image File history File linksMetadata 1990_Bluebird2. ... Cars can come in a large variety of different body styles. ... Look up saloon in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Renault Megane hatchback, a proper hatchback which has shown huge success in Europe Peugeot 306 hatchback, with the hatch lifted and the parcel shelf tilted for access Hatchback is a term designating an automobile design, containing a passenger cabin with an integrated cargo space, accessed from behind the vehicle by... In automobile design layout is the place where both the engine and driven wheels are. ... Sketch of FF layout In automotive design, a FF, or Front-engine, Front-wheel drive layout places both the engine and driven wheels at the front of the vehicle. ... A colored automobile engine The internal combustion engine is an engine in which the combustion of fuel and an oxidizer (typically air) occurs in a confined space called a combustion chamber. ... Gearbox redirects here. ... The automatic gear selector in a Ford Five Hundred vehicle An automatic transmission (commonly abbreviated as AT) is an automobile gearbox that can change gear ratios automatically as the vehicle moves, thus freeing the driver from having to shift gears manually (similar but larger devices are also used for railroad... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Kerb (sometimes mis-spelled as curb by Americans) weight is the total weight of a vehicle with standard equipment, all necessary operating consumables (such as motor oil and coolant), a full tank of fuel and not loaded with either passengers or cargo. ... The Nissan Stanza was a compact car introduced by Nissan in 1977 and was a badge-engineered brother to the Nissan Auster and Nissan Violet. ... Nissan Motor Manufacturing (UK) Ltd, or NMUK is a car manufacturing plant in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom. ...

The T12 was introduced in Europe in 1985 as a replacement for the U11 Bluebird. From July 1986, the T12 was assembled from parts shipped in from Japan, at Washington, England. The saloon versions (four door) were available first and the hatchback (five door) became available in January 1987. Using the U11 platform, Bluebird Estates were also built at Washington. Washington Old Hall Washington is a town in North East England, within the City of Sunderland metropolitan borough. ...

The later T72 models replaced the T12 during 1987, followed by a face lift around a year later. This is a point to note, as it is a common mistake to class all pre face lift models as T12s. The face lift models had a more modern and European look, with round front and rear bumpers and the corporate slatted grill. These were eventually built entirely in England. In 1990, Nissan replaced the Bluebird with the Primera series. In the late 1980s and early 90s, Nissan Bluebirds were very commonly seen as taxis, their drivers racking up phenomenal mileage on just routine servicing. The bodyshell's resistance to corrosion has become legendary - it is not uncommon to see Bluebirds as old as 1987 or 1988 vintage still on British roads with virtually no trace of rust at all. However, the Bluebirds' reliability and all-around robustness has ultimately led to its demise – as a banger racers' car of choice. The Nissan Primera is a large family car produced by the Japanese automaker Nissan for the domestic and European markets. ... Banger racing or enduro racing is a tarmac or dirt track racing type of motorsport event popularised in Europe and especially Great Britain, but also on short tracks of the United States, in which drivers of old vehicles race against one another around a race track and the race is...

Almost all petrol T12/T72 Bluebirds came with 8 valve versions of Nissan's CA Engine and either a 5 speed manual or a 4 speed automatic transmission. The diesel models used the normally-aspirated LD20 engine. Performance was average for its class, the 1.6 struggling more with its lower torque characteristics that didn’t seem suited to the weight of the car. The CA engine is a 1. ...

Although all but the most basic models were already well kitted out, the real pick of the crop from the Bluebird range were the Executive models. These had their own range of colours, Connolly Hide interior, body kit, lattice alloy wheels, air-conditioning and a vast array of standard equipment, even with electrically adjustable suspension (Executive Turbo, and T12 / pre-facelift Turbo models).

The turbo models used the CA18ET engine with 135 bhp giving a 0 - 60 mph time of 8.6 seconds. This is the same engine used in the European Nissan Silvia S12. The incredibly strong nature of this engine allows enthusiasts to modify its power output to 200+ bhp without having to change the basic parts of the engine (Cams, Pistons, etc). Front mounted intercoolers, larger turbochargers and higher capacity fuel injectors are vital parts in the 200 bhp+ challenge. For further power, the CA18DET double overhead cam turbo engine is a relatively simple swap, and the modding potential is increased further. The CA engine is a 1. ... The Nissan Silvia is the name given to the companys long-running line of sport coupes based on the Nissan S platform. ... The CA engine is a 1. ...

Please note, some of the early T12s shipped from Japan were available as a three door hatchback; these are now very rare. Also, some later European models were known to use 16 valve versions of the CA Engine. The CA engine is a 1. ...

U12 series

Nissan evolved the boxy shape of the U11 slightly, released in September 1987. This model was sold as the Nissan Pintara in Australia, replacing a larger Skyline-based model, from 1989 to 1993. There, it had been codenamed ‘Project Matilda’, leading the press to speculate it was a car developed uniquely for Australia—which was not the case.

In Japan, a four-door sedan and four-door hardtop were offered, although Nissan of Australia did create a five-door Pintara 'Superhatch' model that was sold as the Bluebird in some export markets, including New Zealand. It was marketed as the 'Bluebird Aussie' in Japan. Selling complete with a fluffy little koala, Aussie flag under the clock and other small touches!

Innovations for the U12 included the introduction of Nissan's mechanical four-wheel-drive system, called ATTESA and the ever popular SR20DET engine was introduced in the series 2 (HNU12) bluebirds (89-91). With the Maxima having been spun off into its own range, U12 Bluebirds were all four-cylinder models, with either a 1.6, 1.8 or 2.0 L petrol engine and also the option of an LD20 2.0l diesel. The sports and luxury versions came with a factory viscous LSD. Attesa is an Acronym for Advanced Total Traction Engineering System for All. ...

Australian models came with the CA20E SOHC 2.0l EFI and KA24E SOHC 2.4l EFI motors.

Sadly for Nissan Australia, Project Matilda was not the success it had hoped, even with a twin built for Ford Australia called the Corsair, which was even less successful. This led to the collapse of Nissan’s Australian manufacturing operations in the early 1990s.. â€œFordâ€ redirects here. ... Ford Corsair The Ford Corsair, manufactured by Ford Motor Company in the United Kingdom, was a midsize car available as either a saloon or estate from 1964 until 1970. ...

The U12 was also sold in North America as the Nissan Stanza. The Nissan Stanza was a compact car introduced by Nissan in 1977 and was a badge-engineered brother to the Nissan Auster and Nissan Violet. ...

Note: All models were available as a 4 door sedan and 5 door hatch, except the TRX, which was only available as a 4 door sedan. Note 2: The Corsair was available as a GL (CA20) and Ghia (KA24, and similar features as the Ti).

U13 series

The U13 series was launched in Japan in September 1991 as a four-door sedan and four-door hardtop. The two models were visually distinct: the four-door sedan had curves where its U12 predecessor had edges, while the hardtop, called the Nissan Bluebird ARX, had more traditional styling. Cars can come in a large variety of different body styles. ... A notchback full-size luxury sedan. ... In automobile design layout is the place where both the engine and driven wheels are. ... Sketch of FF layout In automotive design, a FF, or Front-engine, Front-wheel drive layout places both the engine and driven wheels at the front of the vehicle. ... A colored automobile engine The internal combustion engine is an engine in which the combustion of fuel and an oxidizer (typically air) occurs in a confined space called a combustion chamber. ... Gearbox redirects here. ... The automatic gear selector in a Ford Five Hundred vehicle An automatic transmission (commonly abbreviated as AT) is an automobile gearbox that can change gear ratios automatically as the vehicle moves, thus freeing the driver from having to shift gears manually (similar but larger devices are also used for railroad... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Kerb (sometimes mis-spelled as curb by Americans) weight is the total weight of a vehicle with standard equipment, all necessary operating consumables (such as motor oil and coolant), a full tank of fuel and not loaded with either passengers or cargo. ...

Several Japanese models included an All Wheel Drive version (ATTESA). Attesa is an Acronym for Advanced Total Traction Engineering System for All. ...

The Australian delivered U13 Bluebird was released in late 1993 and terminated in 1997. The US delivered U13 (Altima) was released in 1993 and was similar to the Australian U13. Series 1 ran from 1993 until 1995 while Series 2 ran from 1995 to 1997. Series 2 saw the addition of a driver's airbag, revised grille styling, and a seat belt warning light. The Series 1 LX model came equipped with cruise control standard but strangely it was an option on the Series 2. The Australian U13 Bluebirds were available in three different models, LX—the base model but very well equipped, Ti— the luxury model, and the SSS—the sports model. The U13 Bluebird was introduced in New Zealand during 1993, and was produced at Nissan's assembly plant in South Auckland until 1997, when it was replaced by the Primera. New Zealand models were; S (base model), SE (mid-spec), and top-of-the-line SEL. South Auckland is a common name for a part of Auckland, New Zealand. ... The Nissan Primera is a large family car produced by the Japanese automaker Nissan for the domestic and European markets. ...

Compared to the LX, the Ti had climate control, a sunroof, woodgrain styling, and gear selector display on the instrument cluster (automatic models only). while comparing the LX to the SSS, the SSS had a HUD (heads-up display—digital speedo on windscreen), climate control, fog lights, ski-port, woodgrain styling, and gear selector display on the instrument cluster (automatic models only).

Despite there being a sports model (SSS), the LX was the fastest of the Australian models due to having the least weight.

The engine used in the Australian and US U13 models was the KA24DE (112 kW, 210 Nm of torque).

The engines used in the Japanese models ranged greatly in capacity and type. The SSS ATTESA LTD model used a redtop SR20DET (154 kW/206 hp). This was a similar engine/drivetrain package to the Pulsar GTi-R (169 kW). It had only a single throttle body as opposed the GTi-R multiple throttle body, smaller bearings, hydraulic rather than solid lifters, and a smaller turbo. The GTi-R had a large top mount intercooler, while the SSS ATTESA LTD had a smaller front mount intercooler. The Bluebird SSS was set apart from the North American Altima in that not only having the SR20DET and AWD ATTESA as an option, it also had power folding retracting mirrors and a rear wiper if equipped with a spoiler. The SR engine is a 1. ... The Nissan Pulsar is a compact car/small family car produced by the Japanese automaker Nissan since 1978 when it debuted as a subcompact car. ... For the Australian rock group, see Intercooler (band). ...

EQ7200 series

Nissan Motor signed an agreement with Dongfeng Motor Co. of China, to build the Bluebird there in the early 2000s. It was the U13 model that was chosen, and is sold there as the Nissan Bluebird. Dongfeng Motor Company Limited is a joint venture between the Dongfeng Motor Corporation and the Nissan Motor Company. ...

Yulon Motor, the Taiwan-based automaker, developed this variant of the U13, called the EQ7200-II series, in 2001. This featured a U13 central section but heavily revised front and rear ends. However, the centre of the car remains the same, and the 2,620 mm wheelbase is retained. No mention of the Taiwanese connection was made in advertising in mainland China. Yulon (è£•éš†) is an automaker in Taiwan, founded as a machinery company in 1953. ...

The EQ7200-II was built until 2003, when it was replaced by a revised EQ7200-III model.

The car is considerably longer at 4,664 mm, as opposed to the original U13's 4,585 mm.

U14 series

Nissan switched to boxy styling for the U14 Bluebird for January 1996. The American Altima had different front and rear ends, in keeping with its sports sedan positioning. But in its home market, the Bluebird was targeted more at buyers who favoured the formality of larger Japanese sedans. However, the SSS trim was retained, though it no longer referred to a truly sporting model in the range. To fit in with a lower bracket in Japanese taxation legislation, the U14 retained a 1,700 mm width. ImageMetadata File history File links Download high resolution version (1600x1200, 395 KB) Summary Photo taken in Seversk, Russia Licensing File links The following pages link to this file: Nissan Bluebird ... Cars can come in a large variety of different body styles. ... A notchback full-size luxury sedan. ... In automobile design layout is the place where both the engine and driven wheels are. ... Sketch of FF layout In automotive design, a FF, or Front-engine, Front-wheel drive layout places both the engine and driven wheels at the front of the vehicle. ... A colored automobile engine The internal combustion engine is an engine in which the combustion of fuel and an oxidizer (typically air) occurs in a confined space called a combustion chamber. ... Gearbox redirects here. ... The automatic gear selector in a Ford Five Hundred vehicle An automatic transmission (commonly abbreviated as AT) is an automobile gearbox that can change gear ratios automatically as the vehicle moves, thus freeing the driver from having to shift gears manually (similar but larger devices are also used for railroad... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Kerb (sometimes mis-spelled as curb by Americans) weight is the total weight of a vehicle with standard equipment, all necessary operating consumables (such as motor oil and coolant), a full tank of fuel and not loaded with either passengers or cargo. ...

Only a four-door sedan was offered. The hardtop, and the option of a 1.6 L engine, were removed. The Nissan Hyper CVT automatic transmission was available in this generation.

This was the final appearance of the Bluebird as a separate line in Japan. The series received a facelift in September 1998. The range was deleted in August 2001. Officially, there was no U15 series, according to Nissan.

After this, Bluebird production continued solely in China (v.s.), and the Altima line continued in the United States.

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210 series

310 series

410/411 series

Datsun 510 series

610 series

Racing History

710 series

810 series

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910 series

External links

U11 series

T12/T72 series

U12 series

U13 series

EQ7200 series

U14 series

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