Bluebird is Nissan's C-class (compact) model family, which grew out of the original Datson (DAT Light Car) model, the Datson Type 10 of 1931. For additional details, see History. The first Datsun to be called Bluebird was perhaps the 210 of 1957. Bluebird family includes the 210/310/410/510/610/810 model series (but not the 710 which was Violet family).
- 1957-1959 210 Datsun Bluebird/1000
- 1959-1963 310/311/312 Datsun Bluebird/1000/1200
- 1963-1967 410/411 Datsun Bluebird/410/411
- 1967-1973 510 Datsun Bluebird/510/1600,1300,1400
- 1973-1976 610 Datsun Bluebird/610/180B
- 1976-1979 810 Datsun Bluebird/810/180B/200B
- 1980-1983 910 Datsun/Nissan Bluebird/810/Maxima (to 1986 in Australia)
- switch to FWD starting with U11 model series Bluebird/Maxima
Bluebirds often feature Independent rear suspension (IRS) starting with the 510 series. Wagons are a notable exception, although export sedans also may not have IRS.
Later models, starting with the 810, may be considered D-class (mid-size) cars.
410/411
410 = C1 engine (998cc) P410 = E1 engine (1189cc) P411 = J13 engine R411 = R16 engine
SS = 410 with E1 (1200) Twin Carb SS = 411 with J13 Twin Carb SSS = 411 with R16 Twin Carb
S = Standard D = Deluxe F = Fancy N = automatic clutch L- = left hand drive -L = handling package? R = 2-door sedan SS = Sport Sedan SS-R = 2-dr Sport Sedan U = export W = Wagon
410 JAPAN Carburetors C1 = 2-bbl carb E1 = 2-bbl Hitachi DAB-308-7 E1 = 2-bbl Nikki 2D-30CE <> 2D-30CE-2 Pedal clutch E1 = 2-bbl Nikki Pedal clutch E1 = 2-bbl Nikki 2D-30CF <> 2D-30CF-2 Automatic clutch -K = SS = Twin Carburetor Hitachi HJE38W-1
610
910
- 1980-1983 910 Datsun/Nissan Bluebird/810/Maxima
- Australia: Bluebird Series I/II 1981-1984 (L20B engine, no IRS, H165)
- Australia: Bluebird Series III/Bluebird TRX 1985-1986 with CA20S engine
910 Europe RHD L16S L18S L18T Z20E LD20