×

Warning

Please Login into an account that can access this page.
Motor Cars
Japan
1960s

Datsun Bluebird (PL 410 / PL 411) 

Datsun Bluebird (PL 410 / PL 411)

Production period:

1963-1967

Body versions :

Limousine , station wagon

Engines:

Gasoline :1.0-1.6 liters

Length:

3860-3915 mm

Wheelbase :

2280 mm

Curb weight :

900-960 kg

In September 1963, the Nissan Bluebird came up-to-date with a more boxier styling by Pininfarina,The 410 was built from 1964 to 1967.

History

The PL410 again grew in dimensions by a few inches (length about 4 meters) and received a more powerful 1.2-liter engine (55 to 60 SAE-PS). The offer included four-door sedan and five-door station wagon 2/4-door sedan a 3-door light van  with 3- or 4-speed manual transmission and leaf-sprung rear rigid axle.And a sport model, the Bluebird SS, was launched in Japan in March 1964, with a tuned 1.2 L engine. The SS was available only in a four-door configuration (MTK), and two-door (RTK).  A small facelift in 1965 gave the Bluebird the type number PL 411.

PERFORMANCE: 1200cc

  • Engine capacity: 72.55 cu in, 1,189 cu cm
  • Fuel consumption:31.4 m/imp gal, 26.1 mlUS gal, 9 1 x 100 km
  • Max speed: 83.9 mph, 135 km/h
  • max power (SAE): 60 hp at 5,000 rpm
  • max torque (SAE): 67 1b ft, 9.3 kg m at 3,600 rpm
  • max number of engine rpm: 5,600
  • specific power: 50.5 hp/l
  • power-weight ratio: 32.4 lb/hp, 14.7 kg/hp
  • acceleration: standing 1/4 mile 22.2 sec

The base engine was downtuned from the 1.3 L unit used in the 411-series SS in May 1965, now with a single (twin-barrel) carb and producing 67 PS (49 kW) at 5,200 rpm. The three-speed transmission was retained.

PERFORMANCE: 1300cc

  • Engine capacity: 79.26 cu in, 1,299 cu cm
  • Fuel consumption: 30.7 m/imp gal, 25.6 m/US gal, 9.2 1 x 100 km
  • Max speed: 87 mph, 140.1 km/h
  • max power (SAE): 67 hp at 5,200 rpm
  • max torque (SAE) : 77 1b ft, 10.6 kg m at 2,800 rpm
  • max engine rpm: 5,200
  • specific power: 51.6 hp/l
  • power- weight ratio: 29.1 lb/hp, 13.2 kg/hp
  • acceleration: standing 1/4 mile 20.8 sec

The SS was somewhat detuned, now producing 72 PS (53 kW) while keeping the four-speed transmission. 

PERFORMANCE: SS 1300cc

  • max power (SAE) 72 hp at 6,000 rpm
  • max torque (SAE) 74 1b ft. 10.2 kg m at 3,600 rpm
  • max speed 93 mph, 149.7 km/h
  • acceleration: standing 1/4 mile 18.2 sec, max speed 100 mph, 161 km/h

In addition, in the same month, a twin-carb 1.6 L SSS variant with no less than 90 PS was released (66 kW). 

Engines

1.0 L C-1 I4 (410)
1.2 L E-1 I4 (P410/411)
1.3 L J13 I4 (P411)
1.6 L R16 I4 (R411: SSS, U.S.)

Related items
Japanese Vehicles 1960s | Vehicles launched in 1963

Rating

Have you Say: Rate this
Overall Vote
1. Performance & Specification
Built to last?
2. Appearance Overall *Cool factor*
How good it looks ?

Technical

Technical

  • Datsun Bluebird PL 410 Technical details and specifications (1963-1967)

    DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
    wheel base: 93.70 in, 2,380 mm
    front track: 47.48 in, 1,206 mm
    rear track: 47.17 in, 1,198 mm
    overall length: 157.28 in, 3,995 mm
    overall width: 58.66 in, 1,490 mm
    overall height: 56.30 in, 1,430 mm
    ground clearance: 6.90 in, 175 mm
    dry weight: 1,951 1b, 885 kg
    distribution of weight: 52% front axle, 48% rear axle

    ENGINE: 1200cc
    location front, 4 stroke
    cylinders: 4, vertical, in line
    bore and stroke: 2.87 x 2.79 in, 73 x 71 mm
    engine capacity: 72.55 cu in, 1,189 cu cm
    compression ratio: 8.2
    cylinder block: cast iron
    cylinder head: cast iron
    crankshaft bearings: 3
    valves: 2 per cylinder, overhead, in line, push-rods and rockers
    camshafts: 1, side
    lubrication: gear pump, full flow filter
    carburation: 1 Nikki downdraught twin barrel carburettor
    fuel feed: mechanical pump
    cooling system: water

    ENGINE: 1300cc
    4 stroke cylinders: 4, in line
    bore and stroke: 2.87 x 3.06 in, 73 x 77.6 mm
    engine capacity: 79.26 cu in, 1,299 cu cm
    compression ratio: 8. SS 9
    cylinder block: cast iron
    cylinder head: cast iron
    crankshaft bearings: 3
    valves: 2 per cylinder, overhead, in line, push-rods and rockers
    camshafts: 1, side
    lubrication: rotary pump, full flow filter
    lubricating system capacity: 6.16 imp pt, 7.40 US pt, 3.5 1
    carburation: 1 Nikki downdraught twin barrel carburettor SS 2 SU carburettors
    fuel feed: mechanical pump
    cooling system: water

    TRANSMISSION
    driving wheels: rear
    clutch: single dry plate
    gearbox: mechanical; gears: 4 + reverse
    synchromesh gears: all
    gearbox ratios 1200cc: 1st 3.945, 2nd 2.403, 3rd 1.490, 4th 1, rev 5.159
    gearbox ratios 1300cc: 1st 3.657, 2nd 2.177, 3rd 1.419, 4th 1, rev 3.638
    gear lever location: central
    final drive: hypoid bevel
    axle ratio: 4.111. (option) 4.375 SS 3.889

    CHASSIS
    type integral
    front suspension: independent, wishbones, coil springs, anti-roll bar, telescopic dampers
    rear suspension: rigid axle, semi-elliptic leaf- springs, telescopic dampers.

    STEERING
    cam and peg
    turns of steering wheel lock to lock: 2.50.
    turning circle (between walls): 34 ft, 10.4 m

    BRAKES
    drum, 2 front leading shoes
    lining area: front 54.42 sq in, 351 sq cm
    lining area: rear 54.42 sq in, 351 sq cm
    lining area: total 108.84 sq in, 702 sq cm.

    ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
    voltage: 12 V
    battery: 50 Ah
    alternator: 300 W
    ignition distributor: Hitachi
    headlamps: 4

    © Motor car History

Service

  • Datsun Bluebird PL 410 Maintenance and Service Guide (1963-1967)

    1100cc

    Fuel: 90-95 oct petrol
    Engine oil change: 5.10 imp pt, 6.13 US pt, 2.9 1, SAE 20L change every 2,000 miles, 3,200 km
    Total lubricating system capacity: 5.63 imp pt, 6.76 US pt
    Tappet clearances: inlet 0.014 in, 0.35 mm, exhaust 0.014 in, 0.35 mm
    Valve timing: inlet opens 14° before tdc and closes 50° after bdc, exhaust opens 52° before bdc and closes 12° after tdc
    Gearbox oil: 3.17 imp pt, 3.80 US pt, 1.8 1, SAE 90, change every 11,200 miles, 18,000 km
    Final drive oil: 1.58 imp pt, 1.90 US pt, 0.9 1, SAE 90, change every 11,200 miles, 18,000 km
    Steering box oil: 0.35 imp pt, 0.42 US pt, 0.2 1, SAE 90
    Greasing: every 2,000 miles, 3,200 km, 14 points
    Cooling system capacity: 8.98 imp pt, 10.78 US pt,
    Tyre pressure (normal load): front 21 psi, 1.5 atm, rear 21 psi, 1.5 atm.
    Width of rims: 4"
    Tyres: 5.60 x 13
    Fuel tank capacity: 9 imp gal, 10.8 US gal.
    Carrying capacity: 882 1b, 400 kg

    1300cc
    Fuel: 90 oct petrol
    Engine oil change: 5.10 imp pt, 6.13 US pt, 2.9 1, SAE 10W-30, change every 3,000 miles, 4,800 km
    Total lubricating system capacity: 6.16 imp pt, 7.40 US pt, 3.5 1
    Tappet clearances: inlet 0.014 in, 0.35 mm, exhaust 0.014 in, 0.35 mm
    Valve timing: inlet opens 14° before tdc and closes 50° after bdc, exhaust opens 52° before bdc and closes 12° after tdc
    Cooling system capacity: 9.50 imp pt, 11.42 US pt
    Gearbox oil: 3.50 imp pt, 4.23 US pt, 2 1, SAE 90, change every 25,000 miles, 40,200 km
    Final drive oil: 1.60 imp pt, 1.90 US Pt, 0.9 1, SAE 90, change every 25,000 miles, 40,200 km
    Greasing: 6,000 miles, 9,700 km, 19 points
    normal tyre pressure: front 22 psi, 1.5 atm, rear 22 psi, 1.5 atm.

    © Motor car History