Measurements

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• Also see: Performance

Body Dimensions

Compared to the Coupe, the sedan sits 5mm lower in front, 5mm higher in back. The sedans have "rake". The Coupe sits level.

• Width, sedan: 1495 mm (also Van)
• Width, Coupe: 1515 mm

• Length, sedan: 3830 mm
• Length, coupe: 3835 mm
• Length, van: 3865 mm
  • Front Bumper to axle: 605 mm
  • Wheelbase: 2300 mm
  • Rear axle to rear body edge, sedan: 915 mm
  • Rear axle to rear body edge, coupe: 880 mm
  • Rear axle to rear body edge, van: 955 mm (edge of door hinge)
  • Rear bumper overhang, sedan: 10 mm
  • Rear bumper overhang, coupe: 40 mm
  • Rear bumper overhang, van: 5 mm

• Ground clearance: 17.0 mm
• Top of rear bumper, sedan: 580 mm from ground
• Top of rear bumper, coupe: 575 mm from ground

• Track width: 1240 mm front (tire tread centers)
• Track width: 1245 mm rear (49.0 inches NOTE: Datsun 510 IRS is 50 inches)
• Headlight Centers width: 1125 mm
• Headlight Centers from ground, sedan: 660 mm (also van)
• Headlight Centers from ground, coupe: 665 mm
• Height, Sedan: 1390 mm
• Height, Coupe: 1350 mm
• Height, Van: 1405 mm
  • Tire radius: 276 mm

Ground clearance is measured from the bottom of the differential housing. So when you think about it, the tire size will make a difference...

• Nominal Tire diameter: 21.7 inch (155SR-12, factory size)

Measurement sheets:
coupe 2-door van
^Diagrams: Sunny Salesman's Book, 1970

Van Cargo Area

• floor from ground: 565 mm
• Length with rear seat folded up: 1485 mm
• Hatch opening space: 815 mm high, 870 mm wide at top of door
• nominial inside width: 1235 mm (5dr) or 1240 mm (3dr)

Comparison

Weight

Lighter means faster accelerating with same engine

4-door sedan

Size

In millimeters:

Body Alignment