Although the Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. was only formally established in Japan in 1933, the company has already released their first vehicle in 1914, under the automobile brand, Datsun. This car was called DAT.
Between 1958 to 1986, only vehicles exported by Nissan were identified as Datsun. However, in 1986, Nissan phased out the Datsun name but re-launched it in 2013 as the brand for low-cost vehicles manufactured for emerging markets.
Earliest Nissan Vehicles
In 1937, Japan released the country’s first mass-produced vehicle. This was the Datsun Type 15. Other Type 15 models included a mini pickup and delivery van. The Datsun Type 15 car’s engine type was 4 cylinders. It had an engine displacement of about 747 cc. The maximum power of the engine was pegged at 15hp and had 3-speed transmission type.
Another noteworthy Nissan vehicle was released in 1957. This was the Nissan Skyline. This is the predecessor to the revolutionary Nissan GT-R®. This rear-wheel drive coupe has never been commercially available in America, but it has always been a highly sought-after import.
In 1958, the Datsun 1200 Sedan was introduced in the market. It was also the first Datsun that was introduced into the US market as the 1000 Sedan. It utilized the same platform as the Datsun pickup truck. From 1959 to 1961, the 1000 sedan sold 146 units in the US until it was replaced by the 1200 sedan which sold 1318 units. This vehicle has been a part of the Heritage Collection since 1983.
The next year (1958), the first Datsun compact pickup was sold in America. Initially imported with a 37-hp 1000-cc engine, it was soon given a boost with a 48-hp 1200-cc engine. This quarter-ton pickup firmly established Datsun in the American market.
In 1960, Datsun enters the sports car market. Nissan Motor Corporation U.S.A. (NMC) was established in Gardena, California. In the same year, the SPL 201, Datsun’s very first sports car, was introduced. This sleek 4-seat roadster featured a fold-down soft-top, a "4 on the floor" transmission, and a 48-hp engine (that would be replaced by a powerful 85-hp version).
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Between 1958 to 1986, only vehicles exported by Nissan were identified as Datsun. However, in 1986, Nissan phased out the Datsun name but re-launched it in 2013 as the brand for low-cost vehicles manufactured for emerging markets.
Earliest Nissan Vehicles
In 1937, Japan released the country’s first mass-produced vehicle. This was the Datsun Type 15. Other Type 15 models included a mini pickup and delivery van. The Datsun Type 15 car’s engine type was 4 cylinders. It had an engine displacement of about 747 cc. The maximum power of the engine was pegged at 15hp and had 3-speed transmission type.
Another noteworthy Nissan vehicle was released in 1957. This was the Nissan Skyline. This is the predecessor to the revolutionary Nissan GT-R®. This rear-wheel drive coupe has never been commercially available in America, but it has always been a highly sought-after import.
In 1958, the Datsun 1200 Sedan was introduced in the market. It was also the first Datsun that was introduced into the US market as the 1000 Sedan. It utilized the same platform as the Datsun pickup truck. From 1959 to 1961, the 1000 sedan sold 146 units in the US until it was replaced by the 1200 sedan which sold 1318 units. This vehicle has been a part of the Heritage Collection since 1983.
The next year (1958), the first Datsun compact pickup was sold in America. Initially imported with a 37-hp 1000-cc engine, it was soon given a boost with a 48-hp 1200-cc engine. This quarter-ton pickup firmly established Datsun in the American market.
In 1960, Datsun enters the sports car market. Nissan Motor Corporation U.S.A. (NMC) was established in Gardena, California. In the same year, the SPL 201, Datsun’s very first sports car, was introduced. This sleek 4-seat roadster featured a fold-down soft-top, a "4 on the floor" transmission, and a 48-hp engine (that would be replaced by a powerful 85-hp version).
Info source: nissan-alissa.com
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