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Nissan's Guides : 2dr / 4dr / wagon

Layout : 4-seat, front engine, rear drive

Models Available : 2dr & 4dr sedan, 4dr wagon

Features :1.6L OHC 4cyl, front disc brakes, 4-wheel independent suspension, rear wheel drive, 4 speed manual or 3 speed automatic transmission.

Other Specifications :

Steering : Recirculating ball - 15:1 ratio
OEM Tire :5.60-13-4
3 point front belts

1970

Sedan

Wagon

Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track (F/R)
160.2
61.4
55.9
95.3in
50.0 / 50.0
163.2
61.4
55.9
95.3
50.0 / 50.0
 

Engine swap info

Dyno data &
performance estimates


510 tech links
(These are EXCELLENT pages)

Cylinder head chart (B.Parrott)
Turbo, SU carb, other 510 tech (Jason Gray)
510 wheel swap chart (Kurt Hafner)

Some unscientific information I have involves e-mail I have from several 510 owners with various combinations who have weighed their cars. The following is what I have compiled this far:
510 weight discussion

OWNER : Ted Hedman
CAR WEIGHT:
2131lbs (NO driver, 1/2 tank) 53.17%F/46.83%R
Equipment : Full interior, more details. L20B/5-speed/R160LSD

OWNER : Mike Masson
CAR WEIGHT:
2140lbs (NO driver, 1/2 tank) 56%F/46%R
Equipment :SE-R seats, coilovers, no carpet or mats more details. L2.2/ZX 5-speed/R160LSD

OWNER : Mike Spreadbury
CAR WEIGHT:
2210lbs (NO driver, empty tank)
Equipment : No spare tire or jack, stock and complete in every other manner. More details VG30E/5-speed/R160

OWNER : Tom Dockery
CAR WEIGHT:
2240lbs (NO driver, 9.5gal in tank) 53%F / 47%R
Equipment : Stripped interior, no heater, wipers etc. Full glass, two seats. VG30E/5-speed/R160LSD

OWNER : Allan Anderson
CAR WEIGHT:
2332lbs (NO driver, 1/2 tank) 55.1%F / 44.9%R
Equipment : Griffin radiator, 280ZX front struts/brakes, early 300ZX rear brakes, R180 viscous
LSD, roll bar, early Maxima wheels, full interior, trunk mounted battery

VG30E/5-speed/R180VLSD

OWNER : Chris Ken
CAR WEIGHT:
2462lbs (NO driver, 10gal in tank) 53.5%F / 46.5%R
Equipment : Full interior, dual exhaust, spare tire, jack, etc, two seats. VG30E/5-speed/R180LSD

OWNER : Kelvin Dietz
CAR WEIGHT:
2540lbs (NO driver, 3/4 tank) 53.2%F/47.7%R
Equipment : Full interior, A/C, extensive soundproofing, rollbar, spare tire, jack, etc. more info VG30E/5-speed/R160LSD

OWNER : Dave Lum
CAR WEIGHT:
2450lbs (NO driver, 1/2 tank) 55%F / 45%R
Equipment : Full interior, spare tire, jack, etc. More info. VG30DE/5-speed/R160LSD

OWNER : Mike
CAR WEIGHT: 2500lbs (WITH driver - est 2335lbs w/out - 1/2 tank) 53%F / 47%R
Equipment : Full interior, L20B/5-speed


FULL RACE 510

OWNER: Peggy Hale
CAR NAME: "PINKIE"
CAR WEIGHT :
1790lbs (w/out required 75# ballast to meet SCCA specs)
Equipment : Full cage but no back seat L18/5-speed/R190
OTHER INFO:
53% on the front with Peggy in it, 49% x 51% crossweights. more info

OWNER : Martin Walter
CAR WEIGHT:
2285lbs (NO driver, 6gal in tank) 51.5%F / 48.5%R
Equipment : VERY stripped interior, no heater, wipers etc, inner panels  cut out. 10pt roll cage more info . L2.2/200SX 5-speed/R160LSD

OWNER : Pat Collins
CAR WEIGHT:
1860lbs (auto-x) / 1718lbs (drag race) (no driver)

OWNERS: GIAN & HEATHER
CAR WEIGHT:
1720lbs w/ 6gal fuel more info