1968 Nissan Bluebird 1600 SSS specifications

1968 Nissan Bluebird 1600 SSS data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2420 mm 95.3 inches
Track/tread (front) 1280 mm 50.4 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1280 mm 50.4 inches
Length 4120 mm 162.2 inches
Width 1560 mm 61.4 inches
Height 1400 mm 55.1 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.7
Kerb weight 930 kg 2050 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 46 litres 10.1 [12.2] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Nissan/Datsun
Engine code L16
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 1.6 litre
1595 cc
(97.333 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 83 × 73.7 mm
3.27 × 2.9 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.13
Valve gear single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output 100 PS (99 bhp) (74 kW)
at 6000 rpm
maximum torque 132 Nm (97 ft·lb) (13.5 kgm)
at 4000 rpm
Specific output 46.3 kW/litre
62.9 ps/litre
62.1 bhp/litre
1.02 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 82.76 Nm/litre
1 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 9.5:1
Fuel system 1 SU carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1040 kPa (150.8 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 398.75 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 164 km/h (102 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
107.93 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.11 PS/kg
79.38 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 kW/kg
106.45 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.11 bhp/kg
0.05 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
12.6 kg/kW
21.04 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
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R Di/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.70
general
Carfolio.com ID59290
Production total
Model code
Model family 510
RAC rating 17.1
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1968 Nissan Bluebird 1600 SSS added before December 1995.
Last modified 2023-02-25.
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