Datsun 1000 Specifications

Date of Introduction

September 1966

Model Line Up

2 Door Standard

2 Door DeLuxe

4 Door Standard

4 Door DeLuxe

Prices at Time of Introduction

Total Number Built

Identification Information

Engines

Capacity: 988cc (60.3 cubic inches)

Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston, single overhead cam

Number of Cylinders: 4

Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline. Front engine rear wheel drive

Head Design: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv, 2 valves per cylinder

Fuel System: Single downdraft type carburettor

Bore and Stroke: 2.87″ x 2.32″

Power:

  • Sedan: 62 bhp @ 6,000rpm
    • Coupe: 66 bhp @ 6,000rpm

Torque: 61.52 ft. lb. @ 4,000rpm

Compression Ratio:

  • Sedan: 8.5:1
    • Coupe: 9.0:1

Transmissions

Type: 4 Speed Manual, Synchromesh on all gears

1st: 3.76:1

2nd: 2.17:1

3rd: 1.4:1

4th: 1.00:1

R: 3.64:1

Type: 3 Speed Automatic

1st: 3.38:1

2nd: 1.73:1

3rd: 1.00:1

R: 3.64:1

Rear Axle

Type: Hypoid Bevel Differential

Ratio: 4.11

Clutch

Single cushion disc, dry plate clutch

Chassis

Monocoque (Unibody)

Suspension

Front: Independent front suspension, telescopic shock absorbers, coil springs

Rear: Live axle rear suspension, semi elliptic leaf springs, telescopic shock absorbers

Steering

Ball and Nut

Turning Circle: 8m (26.1ft)

Brakes

Hydraulic duo servo brake system

Front: 203mm (8 inch) Drum brakes, 2 leading shoes

Rear: 203mm (8 inch) Drum brakes, trailing and leading shoes

Hand Brake: Mechanically operated on rear wheels

Electrical

12 volt coil and alternator

Battery capacity: 40(ah)

Exhaust

Single tail pipe

Wheels

12 inch, pressed steel

Tyres

Dunlop Dunsafe, 6.45x 12

Tyre Pressure: 17psi

Exterior Dimensions (Sedan)

Wheelbase: 2 280mm (89.8inches)

Length: 3820mm (150.4 inches)

Width: 1145mm (56.9 inches)

Height: 1295mm (51 inches)

Front Track: 1190mm (46.9 inches)

Rear Track: 1180mm (46.5 inches)

Ground Clearance: 160mm (6.3 inches)

Kerb Weight: 625kg (1 378lbs)

Fuel Consumption: 38mpg

Fuel Tank Capacity: 35 litres