Datsun origins
Sir, I read Mr. Ken Cooke's letter (The Datsun "Seven" in December issue) with great interest, and I thought it is high time now to shatter a long-standing misbelief as…
Brief Specification
Engine : 4-cyl., 60 x 90 inm. bore and stroke, capacity 1,01R c.c. Tax £9. Inlet over exexhaust valve gear. Pressure feed lubrication, 3-bearing crankshaft. Thermo-syphon cooling. Compression ratio 6.1.
Gearbox : Unit with engine, single plate clutch, gear ratios 22.2, 13.57,9.32, and 5.75E01.
Suspension : Semi elliptic springs with Luvax hydraulic shock absorbers.
Dimensions : Track 3ft. 7iins. Wheelbase 7ft. 8fins . Ground clearance 8ins.
Tyres : Dunlop 27 x 4.40. Price £225, or with 6-cyl. 12 h.p. engine, £235.