Datsun Bluebird 4th generation PL 510 

Production :	1967 to 1972
Body versions :	Saloon , station wagon , coupe
Engines:	Gasoline :1.3-1.6 liters (49-81 kW)
Length:	4000-4165 mm
Wheelbase :	2380-2420 mm
Curb weight :	885-965 kg

The Datsun Bluebird 4th generation was a big step forward the Bluebird PL 510 series ( called Datsun 510 in the US ). 

History

There a sedan also now a station wagon Utilizing many of the advanced features of the 510 Sedan, Datsun's station wagon offers low wide lines, a handsome compact body and a large flat six feet of open cargo space in the rear. Designed to meet the needs of people requiring more space to carry bundles, children or work loads, the car is loaded with safety features including front disc brakes, three anchor seat belts and collapsible steering column.

Noiseless draft-free ventilation without wind wings brings fresh outside air into the car no matter what the weather. Full vinyl interior with bucket seats up front and deep foam benches in back carry five passengers in comfort, leaving plenty of cargo space behind the rear seat for several large suitcases.White sidewall tires, heater and defroster, backup lights, and four-speed all synchromesh transmission come as standard equipment. Air conditioning, radio and a full range three-speed automatic transmission are available as optional extras.

Unitized all steel construction makes the contoured body rattle free and independent front strut type suspension, combined with even weight distribution of weight with 44% to front axle, and 56% to the rear axle.makes the Datsun wagon highly maneuverable. Extra wide doors allow easy entry and exit. Averaging up to 25 miles to the gallon. 

Performance 1600cc

• Engine Capacity 97.33 cu in, 1,595 cu cm
• Fuel Consumption 28 m/imp gal, 23.3 m/US gal, 10.1 1 x 100 km
• Max Speed 100 mph, 161 km/h
• max power (SAE): 96 hp at 5,600 rpm
• max torque (SAE): 100 1b ft, 13.8 kg m at 3,600 rpm
• max engine rpm: 6,200
• specific power: 60.2 hp/l
• acceleration: standing 1/4 mile 20.9 sec

For the first time as a coupe, this received front disc brakes, regardless of semi-mounted rear wheels and the 1.6-liter four-cylinder with overhead camshaft from the sports car Datsun Fairlady with 71 kW (96 hp), in addition a four-speed gearbox or on request a three-speed automatic transmission. In some markets, a 81 kW (110 SAE-PS) sports variant called Bluebird SSS was offered with 2 SU horizontal carburettors and max power (SAE) 100 hp at 6,000 rpm and max torque (SAE) of 98 1b ft, 13.5 kg m at 4,000 rpm with max engine rpm 6,800
and 9.5 compression ratio.

In the US, this generation of Bluebirds received considerable approval as a small sports sedan. In Australia, however, the model was sold as Datsun 1600 in all model variants .