Datsun Bluebird 910
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The Datsun Bluebird 910 is an automobile
which was produced by Nissan from 1979 to 1986.
Nissan began realigning its export names with the home market with the 910 series in November 1979. The 'B' tags were dropped in favour of 'Bluebird', though the models were 'Datsun Bluebird' initially. The body style options remained the same but the look was characterized by a boxy style, considered modern at the time.
For the export models, a 'Nissan' badge began appearing in 1981, and the following year the Datsun name disappeared.
The Maxima name first appeared in this generation. In the United States, these models were sold as the 810 Deluxe or Maxima. The Maxima
name was solely used from 1982. The 910 name was never used in Australia.
This is the generation that spawned the S130 Fairlady Z, F30 Nissan Leopard
, and in turn, the Z31 and Z32 Fairlady Zs using updated versions of the platform of this generation.
Series II TRX models. Australian production totalled 130,000 vehicles.
The Bluebird 910 become part of Australian motor sport history on September 29, 1984, when George Fury
put his Nissan Bluebird Turbo (an imported version with a Nissan Z engine
turbo motor and fabricated IRS) on pole position for the 1984 James Hardie 1000
touring car race with a time of 2:13.850. This remains the fastest time by a closed sedan on the old 6.172 km Mount Panorama Circuit
before the introduction of the Caltex Chase in 1987 increased the lap distance to 6.213 km.
For Australia, the 910 was replaced by the Nissan Pintara
, a locally built vehicle based on the Skyline, but with a four-cylinder engine.
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An automobile, autocar, motor car or car is a wheeled motor vehicle used for transporting passengers, which also carries its own engine or motor...
which was produced by Nissan from 1979 to 1986.
Nissan began realigning its export names with the home market with the 910 series in November 1979. The 'B' tags were dropped in favour of 'Bluebird', though the models were 'Datsun Bluebird' initially. The body style options remained the same but the look was characterized by a boxy style, considered modern at the time.
For the export models, a 'Nissan' badge began appearing in 1981, and the following year the Datsun name disappeared.
The Maxima name first appeared in this generation. In the United States, these models were sold as the 810 Deluxe or Maxima. The Maxima
Nissan Maxima
The first car to wear the Maxima name was introduced in 1981. It was essentially a Japanese-market Bluebird 910 with a longer nose. The car was offered as the 810 Deluxe or 810 Maxima that first year, and all 810s became Maximas for 1982...
name was solely used from 1982. The 910 name was never used in Australia.
This is the generation that spawned the S130 Fairlady Z, F30 Nissan Leopard
Nissan Leopard
The Nissan Leopard is a line of luxury sports cars built by Japanese carmaker Nissan. The Leopard began life in 1980 and was discontinued in 1999. Leopards were initially based on the Japanese market Nissan Skyline and Nissan Laurel and the American Datsun 910/Nissan Maxima, then later based on the...
, and in turn, the Z31 and Z32 Fairlady Zs using updated versions of the platform of this generation.
Australian production
Australia had the 910 from 1981 - 1984 with the L20B engine, and 1985 - 1986 with the CA20S engine. (In the United States, the 910 was offered with either the L24E OHC 2.4L I6 - a fuel injected version of the engine from the 240Z - or the LD28 OHC 2.8L I6 Diesel engine.) It was a downgraded, locally produced version of the Japanese model with no independent rear suspension, electronic fuel injection, or turbo versions. However the cars were offered in a sporty version, known as the TRX. The main difference between these Bluebirds and the base models are a sporty trim, including a front air dam, alloy wheels, a small rear spoiler, internal reading lights and so forth. Mechanically the cars weren't much different, the only main differences to be found are rear disc brakes on the TRX as well as flat top pistons a larger specification camshaft as well as a larger weber manifold and a ported head though these motor upgrades were only found on theSeries II TRX models. Australian production totalled 130,000 vehicles.
The Bluebird 910 become part of Australian motor sport history on September 29, 1984, when George Fury
George Fury
George Fury is a retired Australian rally and racing car driver. For the majority of his career Fury was associated with Nissan, twice winning the Australian Rally Championship, and twice runner up in the Australian Touring Car Championship.-Rallying:Born in Hungary, Fury rose to prominence during...
put his Nissan Bluebird Turbo (an imported version with a Nissan Z engine
Nissan Z engine
The Nissan Z series of automobile engines ranged from 1.6 L to 2.4 L and were produced from 1979 through August 1989. The Z series engines retained a nearly identical block to the earlier L Series with the exception of the Z24 which utilized a taller deck height to increase engine...
turbo motor and fabricated IRS) on pole position for the 1984 James Hardie 1000
1984 James Hardie 1000
The 1984 James Hardie 1000 was the 25th running of the Bathurst 1000 touring car race. It was held on 30 September 1984 at the Mount Panorama Circuit just outside Bathurst in New South Wales, Australia and was Round 4 of the 1984 Australian Endurance Championship...
touring car race with a time of 2:13.850. This remains the fastest time by a closed sedan on the old 6.172 km Mount Panorama Circuit
Mount Panorama Circuit
Mount Panorama Circuit is a motor racing track located in Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia. It is the home of the Bathurst 12 Hour motor race, held each February, and the Bathurst 1000 motor race, held each October...
before the introduction of the Caltex Chase in 1987 increased the lap distance to 6.213 km.
For Australia, the 910 was replaced by the Nissan Pintara
Nissan Pintara
The Nissan Pintara is a mid-sized automobile that was manufactured by Nissan Australia from 1986 until 1992.- First generation :...
, a locally built vehicle based on the Skyline, but with a four-cylinder engine.