Datsun 200B Specifications

Date of Introduction

October, 1972

Model Line Up

Prices at Time of Introduction

$3 892

Total Number Built

Identification Information

Engines

Engine: L20B series

Capacity: 1952cc (119.5 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: 2 Barrel Carburettor

Bore and Stroke: 85mm (3.35 inches) x 86mm (3.39 inches)

Power: 72kW (97hp) @ 5 500rpm

Torque: 138Nm (102 ft-lbs) @ 3 500rpm

Compression Ratio: 8.5:1

Transmissions

Type: 4 Speed Manual, Synchromesh on all gears

1st: 3.38:1

2nd: 2.00:1

3rd: 1.31:1

4th: 1.00:1

R: 3.70:1

Type: 3 Speed Automatic Borg Warner

1st: 2.39:1

2nd: 1.45:1

3rd: 1.00:1

R: 2.09:1

Type: 5 Speed manual

1st: 3.38:1

2nd: 2.01:1

3rd: 1.31:1

4th: 1.00:1

5th: 0.85:1

Reverse: 3.57:1

Rear Axle

Type: Hypoid Bevel Differential

Ratio: 4.11

Clutch

Single cushion disc, dry plate clutch

Chassis

Monocoque (Unibody)

Suspension

Front: MacPherson Strut front suspension, telescopic shock absorbers, coil springs

Rear: Independent, semi trailing arms (Sedan), Solid rear live axle and leaf springs

Steering

Recirculating ball, 15:1 ratio

Turning Circle: 10.0m (32.8ft)

Turns lock to lock: 3.8

Brakes

Power assisted hydraulic system

Front: 253mm (10 inch) Disc brakes

Rear: 228mm (9 inch) Drum brakes, self adjusting

Hand Brake: Mechanically operated on rear wheels

Tandem master cylinder, separate front and rear circuits

Electrical

12 volt coil and alternator

Battery capacity: 50(ah)

Exhaust

Single tail pipe, semi extractor, zinc annealed type muffler

Wheels

Ventilated Steel, 4.5x 13 inch

Tyres

Dunlop SP sport radial ply, 165 SR 13

Exterior Dimensions (Sedan)

Wheelbase: 2 500mm (104.3 inches)

Length: 4 260mm (167.7 inches)

Width: 1 630mm (64.2 inches)

Height: 1 390mm (54.7 inches)

Kerb Weight: 1 035kg (2 282lbs)

Front Track: 1 345mm (53 inches)

Rear Track:1 345mm (53 inches)

Ground Clearance: 175mm (6.9 inches)

Fuel Tank: 60L (Sedan), 55L (Wagon)

Turning Circle: 10m (32.8 ft)