1957 Datsun Bluebird 1000 Saloon specifications

1957 Datsun Bluebird 1000 Saloon data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2220 mm 87.4 inches
Track/tread (front) 1170 mm 46.1 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1180 mm 46.5 inches
Length 3880 mm 152.8 inches
Width 1466 mm 57.7 inches
Height 1501 mm 59.1 inches
Ground clearance 163 mm 6.4 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.75
Kerb weight 925 kg 2039 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 32.5 litres 7.1 [8.6] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Datsun
Engine code Type C
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 1 litre
988 cc
(60.291 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 73 × 59 mm
2.87 × 2.32 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.24
Valve gear side valve (SV)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output
(SAE)
36.5 PS (36 bhp) (26.8 kW)
at 4600 rpm
maximum torque
(SAE)
67 Nm (49 ft·lb) (6.8 kgm)
at 2400 rpm
Specific output
(SAE)
27.2 kW/litre
36.9 ps/litre
36.4 bhp/litre
0.6 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(SAE)
67.81 Nm/litre
0.82 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 7.5:1
Fuel system 1 carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 852.2 kPa (123.6 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 247 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
39.46 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.04 PS/kg
29.02 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.03 kW/kg
38.92 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.04 bhp/kg
0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
34.46 kg/kW
57.56 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front 5.00-15
Tyres rear 5.00-15
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 5.13
general
Carfolio.com ID793551
Production total
Model code
Model family 210
RAC rating 13.2
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1957 Datsun Bluebird 1000 Saloon added 2023-02-25.
Last modified 2023-02-25.
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