Datsun
Datsun
DATSUN VIOLET 140J/160J, TYPE A10.
2-door/4-door 4-seater saloon/estate, 2-door 4-seater coupé.
Second generation Violet, with smart, angular and totally anonymous styling, on same underpan and suspension as Type 710. Now with latest short-stroke 1.4-litre engine as standard. 1.8-litre version (180J, strictly) with Bluebird engine not sold in Britain. These cars replaced in Nissan/Datsun line-up by early 1980s Stanza types, with front-wheel drive.
Technical Specifications
Engine
1397cc/1595cc/1770cc (S4 OC)
Configuration
Front engine, rear-wheel drive
Production dates
1977 to 1981
Number produced
610,614