• No.079

Violet (1977 : KP711)

Sedan / Competition

Specifications

Overall length / width / height
4,120/1,780/1,400mm
Wheelbase
2,450mm
Curb weight
960kg
Engine
LZ18 (4-cyl. in line, DOHC), 1,991cc
EngineMax. power
Over 147kW (200PS)/8,600rpm
EngineMax. torque
Over 211Nm (21.5kgm)/6,800rpm
Engine Carburetors
Solex 50PHH (x2)
Brakes (front/rear)
Disc (Dunlop Mk63)
Suspension (front)
Strut
Suspension (rear)
Semi-trailing-arm
Tires
175SR14/195 SR14 (DL SP52R)
Fuel tank capacity
100 liters
  • Note:Winner of 12th Southern Cross Rally
    Datsun 160J (Group 5 specifications); No.3, R. Altonen team

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Violet(1977: KP711)

The first Violet (Datsun 710) appeared in January 1973. Two types of engines, the L14 and the L16, were used and the lineup included a sedan and hardtop. It performed well in overseas rallies. This commemorative car won the 12th Southern Cross Rally (Australia) in 1977. It is powered by a rally-use twin-cam, 16-valve engine.