1979 Datsun 200SX Hardtop 5MT
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The 1979 Datsun 200SX Hardtop 5MT is a 97-hp 2.0-liter inline-4 with a 5-speed manual and rear-wheel drive. It is rated at 21 mpg combined.
It makes 97 horsepower and 102 lb-ft of torque. It carries an EPA rating of 21 mpg combined.
The 200SX measures 170.2 inches long on a 92.1-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,366 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Hatchback |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | L20B SOHC I4 |
| Displacement | 2 L |
| Horsepower | 97 hp |
| Torque | 102 lb-ft |
| Valvetrain | SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Bore and Stroke | 85 x 86 |
| Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 |
| Injection Type | Carburetor |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Final Drive | 3.89 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| Combined | 21 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Leaded gasoline |
| Tank Capacity | 15.8 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent strut, coil springs, stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | Live axle, semi-elliptic leaf springs |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | Yes |
| Turning Diameter | 34.4 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 9.6 in disc, power-assist |
| Rear Brake Disc | 9.0 in drum, power-assist |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 4.5J x 13 |
| Wheels Rear | 4.5J x 13 |
| Tires Front | 175 HR70 x 13 steel-belted radial |
| Tires Rear | 175 HR70 x 13 steel-belted radial |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 170.2 in |
| Width | 63 in |
| Height | 51.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 92.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 6 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 2,366 lbs |
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Safety & Recalls
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