Datsun 200B Technical Specifications

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Datsun Fairlady 200B Specifications


Datsun 200B
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  • Years of Manufacture: 1977 - 1981
  • Number Built: n/a
  • Price at Introduction:
    • n/a
  • Models:
    • GX Sedan and Wagon
    • GL Sedan and Wagon
    • SX Sedan
    • Aspen Sedan
  • Date of Introduction:
    • October, 1977
  • To Identify:
    • Revised update to outgoing 180B model, with squared off front and rear styling
  • Body:
    • Unitary construction (Monocoque)
  • Exterior Dimensions:
    • Total Length
      • GL/GX Sedan: 4330mm
      • SX Sedan: 4350mm
      • Wagons: 4360mm
    • Total width: 1630mm
    • Height at kerb weight
      • GL/GX Sedan: 1400mm
      • SX Sedan: 1385mm
      • Wagon: 1425 mm
    • Wheelbase: 2500mm
    • Front Track
      • GL/GX Sedan: 1365mm
      • SX Sedan: 1375mm
    • Rear Track
      • GL/GX Sedan: 1350mm
      • SX Sedan: 1360mm
  • Ground Clearance:
    • GL/GX Sedans: 165mm
    • SX Sedan: 150mm
    • GL/GX Wagons: 175mm
  • Fuel Tank:
    • Sedan: 60 litres
    • Wagon: 55 litres
  • Turning Circle:
    • 10.0 metres
  • Instruments:
    • Speedometer (with odometer and tripmeter)
    • Petrol gauge
    • Temp gauge
    • Clock
    • Oil pressure warning lamp
    • Alternator warning lamp
    • Handbrake warning lamp
    • High-beam warning lamp
    • Brake fail warning lamp
    • Tachometer fitted to SX
  • Transmission:
    • Manual, 4 speed floor mounted:
      • 1st: 3.65:1
      • 2nd: 1.97:1
      • 3rd: 1.37:1
      • 4th: 1.00:1
      • Reverse: 3.66:1
    • Automatic, 3 speed floor mounted T-Bar:
      • 1st: 2.393:1
      • 2nd: 1.450:1
      • 3rd: 1.000:1
      • Reverse: 3.89:1
  • Clutch:
    • Single cushion disc, dry plate clutch
  • 2 Litre Engine:
    • Capacity: 1952cc
    • Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type with 4 cylinders, single overhead cam, aluminium alloy head, 5 main bearings
    • Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline
    • Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv with two valves per cylinder
    • Fuel System: Twin barrel downdraft type carburettor
    • Bore and Stroke: 85mm x 86mm
    • Power: n/a
    • Torque: n/a
    • Compression Ratio: 9.2:1
  • Ignition and Electrical:
    • 12 volt
    • 48 amp hr. battery
    • 40 amp alternator
  • Exhaust:
    • Semi extractor
    • Single tail-pipe, zinc annealed type muffler
  • Choke:
    • Electric, automatic
  • Suspension:
    • Front: Independent McPherson strut type, double acting telescopic shock absorbers, tension rods, stabiliser bar
    • Rear
      • Sedan: Progressive rate coil springs, 4 link, hydraulic double acting shock absorbers
      • Wagon: Semi-elliptic dual stage leaf springs, hydraulic shock absorbers
  • Steering:
    • Variable ratio, recirculating ball
    • Collapsible column and built in lock
    • Turns lock to lock: 4
  • Brakes:
    • Power assisted hydraulic system, operating through tandem master cylinder and separate front and rear circuits. The system incorporates a front-to-rear brake pressure proportioning valve.
      • Front: Disc
      • Rear: Drum (self adjusting)
      • Parking Brake: Mechanically operated on rear wheels
  • Wheels:
    • Sedan and Wagon: 5JJ x 14" Pressed steel disc wheels with safety rims
    • SX and optional on GX: 6JJ x 14 alloy
  • Tyres:
    • GL Sedan and Wagon: Steel radials, 165SR14 or BR78S14
    • SX Sedan, GX Sedan and Wagon: 185-70 HR-14 or BR 70H14

Also see: Datsun 200B Review, Datsun 200B Brochure, Datsun 200B Model Lineup, Datsun 200B Options List
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