Datsun 510
Second generation · 1978–1981 · 4 model years · 10 trims
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Photo: 1978 Datsun 510 two-door sedan (14728712423) by Vetatur Fumare, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Datsun 510 Sherwood by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Datsun 510 1 by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1981 Datsun 510 hatchback by Greg Gjerdingen, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
All photo credits
- Photo: 1978 Datsun 510 two-door sedan (14728712423) by Vetatur Fumare, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Datsun 510 Sherwood by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Datsun 510 1 by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1981 Datsun 510 hatchback by Greg Gjerdingen, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Trims by model year
| Trim | Engine | HP | Torque | Transmission | Drive | MPG city/hwy (comb) | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | |||||||
| Hatchback 5-Speed Manual · Hatchback | 2.0 L L20B I4 | — | — | 5-Speed Manual | RWD | 30 | $7,089 |
| 2-Door Sedan 4-Speed Manual · Sedan | 2.0 L L20B I4 | — | — | 4-Speed Manual | RWD | 29 | — |
| Hatchback Automatic · Hatchback | 2.0 L L20B I4 | — | — | 3-Speed Automatic | RWD | 27 | — |
| 1980 | |||||||
| 2-Door Sedan 4-Speed Manual · Sedan | 2.0 L L20B I4 | — | — | 4-Speed Manual | RWD | 30 | $5,689 |
| Hatchback 5-Speed Manual · Hatchback | 2.0 L L20B I4 | — | — | 5-Speed Manual | RWD | 31 | $6,339 |
| Hatchback Automatic · Hatchback | 2.0 L L20B I4 | — | — | 3-Speed Automatic | RWD | 28 | — |
| 1979 | |||||||
| 2-Door Sedan 4MT · Sedan | 2.0 L L20B I4 | 97 | 102 lb-ft | 4-Speed Manual | RWD | 24 | — |
| 2-Door Sedan Auto · Sedan | 2.0 L L20B I4 | 97 | 102 lb-ft | 3-Speed Automatic | RWD | 24 | — |
| 4-Door Sedan 4MT · Sedan | 2.0 L L20B I4 | 97 | 102 lb-ft | 4-Speed Manual | RWD | 24 | — |
| 4-Door Sedan Auto · Sedan | 2.0 L L20B I4 | 97 | 102 lb-ft | 3-Speed Automatic | RWD | 24 | — |
| Hatchback 5MT · Hatchback | 2.0 L L20B I4 | 97 | 102 lb-ft | 5-Speed Manual | RWD | 23 | — |
| Hatchback Auto · Hatchback | 2.0 L L20B I4 | 97 | 102 lb-ft | 3-Speed Automatic | RWD | 24 | — |
| 1978 | |||||||
| 2-Door Sedan 4MT · Sedan | 2.0 L L20B I4 | 97 | 102 lb-ft | 4-Speed Manual | RWD | 25/35 (29) | — |
| 2-Door Sedan Auto · Sedan | 2.0 L L20B I4 | 97 | 102 lb-ft | 3-Speed Automatic | RWD | 25/29 (27) | — |
| 4-Door Sedan 4MT · Sedan | 2.0 L L20B I4 | 97 | 102 lb-ft | 4-Speed Manual | RWD | 25/35 (29) | — |
| 4-Door Sedan Auto · Sedan | 2.0 L L20B I4 | 97 | 102 lb-ft | 3-Speed Automatic | RWD | 25/29 (27) | — |
| Hatchback 4MT · Hatchback | 2.0 L L20B I4 | 97 | 102 lb-ft | 4-Speed Manual | RWD | 25/35 (29) | — |
| Hatchback Auto · Hatchback | 2.0 L L20B I4 | 97 | 102 lb-ft | 3-Speed Automatic | RWD | 25/29 (27) | — |
Safety & recalls by model year
No NHTSA data available for this generation.
US-market data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), matched by model year, make and model; the year link opens the full recall list and star ratings.