The Datsun Violet 140J is a rear wheel drive vehicle, with its powerplant placed in the front, and a 4 door saloon (sedan) body.
Power is supplied by a single overhead camshaft, 1.4 litre naturally aspirated 4 cylinder powerplant, with 2 valves per cylinder that provides power and torque figures of 80 bhp (81 PS/60 kW) at 6000 rpm and 111 N·m (82 lb·ft/11.3 kgm) at 3600 rpm respectively.
The engine drives the wheels via a 4 speed manual gearbox.
Its stated weight at the kerb is 990 kg.
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