Datsun Bluebird PL 310 311 312

Type	Motor Car
Production	1959 to 1963
Body style	4-door sedan,station wagon
Layout	FR layout
Engine	1.0 L -1.2 L
Transmission	3-speed manual
Wheelbase	2,280 mm (89.8 in)
Length	3,915 mm (154.1 in)
Width	1,496 mm (58.9 in)
Height	1,470 mm (57.9 in)
Curb weight	900 kg (2,000 lb)

The Datsun Bluebird PL310 range was built from mid 1959 to 1963 as the model updates 310,311 and 312.

History

The Datsun Bluebird which debuted from mid-1959, the now officially called Datsun Bluebird PL310 complemented the model range and was now sold in Europe. The 310 was an all new all steel bodycar with a five-door station wagon was now added, this has five seats and has luggage space behind the rear seat. With the rear seat folded down, the wagon provides 62 cubic feet of cargo area. It was slightly larger than the remodeled PL210 (wheelbase + 6 cm, length + 3 cm) and was powered by a 1.2-liter OHV four-cylinder with 48 SAE-PS which givesthe car a top speed of 75 mph. 

 The grade configuration is 1.0L for STD, 1.2L for STD and DX. The styling was by Shozo Sato , Nissan's in-house designer at the time , and although the design was a little behind the global trend, the overall style was moderate and highly functional, and the market responded well. The semi- monocoque body and low-floor ladder frame are combined to reduce weight and secure strength. Many of the main parts were shared with Datsun trucks , and they were sufficiently reliable. The passenger capacity was originally 4 people, but in October 1959 the dimensions of the rear seats were changed to allow 3 people. The main engine is the " C1 " ( water-cooled in -line 4-cylinder OHV 988cc 34PS / 4,400rpm) that was inherited from the previous Datsun Sedan 210 . Later, the stroke was expanded again, and the " E1 type " with 1189cc (43PS / 4,400rpm) was also set (P311 / WP311 type).

Both are technical partners in the United Kingdom.It is a variation of the stroke change based on BMC 's Austin B series engine. The reason for setting the 1.2L class E1 type engine, which was successful in the United States , which was seen as the main export at the time. As Nissan's main model at the time, it was part of the trend of motorization and showed good sales results throughout its four-year model life. 

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PERFORMANCE :
Max. speed 75 MPH ( 120 KMH)
Maximum torque 60.7 ft-lb. at 2,400 rpm.
Maximum BHP.43 at 4,800 rpm.

The range was built as three models the 310 for 1960 the 311 for 1961 and last the 312 for the years 1962 to 1963 that also was built in South Africa and also sold now in New Zealand.

Since the engine came avaliable with the slightly more than the 210 model had the Nissan C type engine with one-liter now also as a Nissan E type 1.2 liter engine., Datsun equipped the Bluebird with later a fully synchronized three-speed instead of a four-speed gearbox, and also received a front independent suspension via a wishbone. In addition to the four-door sedan, a three-door station wagon and a pick-up were offered and a high spec deluxe and DX model version .

Gauges Instrument panel

Speedometer, Fuel gauge, water temperature gauge, pressure warning light; ignition warning
Flasher light High beam warning Ignition and starter switch, lighting switch, choke control knob, ventilation control, windshield
wiper switch.

OPTIONAL EXTRAS 
Heater, Radio, Fog Lamps, Reverse lamp, Double—tone horn, Chrome gashed windshieid and door windows, Side flashes, Fabric upholstered seats, Carpet, Two tone body color.

Timeline

1959 August-Released.
July 1960 Japan's first estate wagon was added.

The updated 311 type October 1960 The output was increased with a minor change, and the 1.0L C1 type 43 horsepower and the E1 type 1.2L were changed to 55PS / 4,800rpm, .
At the same time, the transmission became Japan's first full synchromesh , and the front grill was given an emblem to indicate this.

The updated 312 type 1961 February The design of the front grille , tail lamps , and meter panel was changed with a minor change, . From this type, the opening and closing of the trunk lid is opened by key operation, and it is locked when closed.
April 1962 -option for an auto clutch of "Saxomat". By 1962 September-The front grille, tail lamp design, and front stabilizer were changed even with minor changes.
December 1962 a separate seat for the front.

 he Datsun Bluebird 310 range was built until 1963 and replaced by the 410.