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1981 Datsun 510 Hatchback Automatic

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1981 Datsun 510 – front Unverified
Photo: 1978 Datsun 510 two-door sedan (14728712423) by Vetatur Fumare, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the second generation (1978–1981); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: 1978 Datsun 510 two-door sedan (14728712423) by Vetatur Fumare, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: Datsun 510 Sherwood by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: Datsun 510 1 by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: 1981 Datsun 510 hatchback by Greg Gjerdingen, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 1981 Datsun 510 Hatchback Automatic is a 2.0-liter inline-4 hatchback with a 3-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. It is rated at 27 mpg combined.

It carries an EPA rating of 27 mpg combined.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeHatchback
PowertrainGas
Engine
Engine TypeL20B I4
Displacement2 L
Injection Type2-barrel carburetor
Drivetrain
Drive TypeRWD
Transmission
Transmission3-Speed Automatic
Fuel Economy
Combined27 MPG
Suspension
Front SuspensionMacPherson struts
Rear SuspensionIndependent, semi-trailing arm
Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase94.5 in

Safety & Recalls

No NHTSA data available for the 1981 Datsun 510.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov). US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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