Datsun 110

Datsun
	Datsun 112
110/112/113
Sales designation:	110/112/113
Production period:	1955-1957
Class :	Small car
Body versions :	Sedan , station wagon , convertible sedan
Engines:	Otto engine : ; 0.86 liters (18 kW)
Length:	3860 mm
Width:	1466 mm
Height:	1540 mm
Wheelbase :	2220 mm
Empty weight :	880-890 kg
Previous model	Datsun DS
successor	Datsun 210

The Datsun 110 is a small car that Datsun produced from 1955 to 1957 as the successor to the Datsun DS series. The Datsun 120 pickup was also derived from the series and was also modernized in parallel with the overhauls of the 110. The 110 series was the forerunner of the 210 Bluebird . While the previous model chassis was still supplied to Datsun by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries , Datsun now built the 110 completely itself.

Datsun 110 1955-1955

In January 1955, the production of the model 110 began as a five-door sedan and station wagon W110, which was also built as an ambulance , for the competitor model Toyopet Crown , which was also launched . A little later, the Datsun 120 pickup and the K110 model, a sedan with a convertible top, were launched.

The drive was taken over by the water-cooled in-line four-cylinder D10 with 860 cm³ and 25 hp, which was developed before the Second World War . The chassis was produced by the Nissan plant in Kantō, just a little to the north . The design, which was based on Austin Motors models, was very modern at the time, especially compared to its predecessor. The dashboard had a central instrument cluster with a speedometer, fuel and temperature display and the entire on-board electronics consisted of a 6-volt power supply. The grille consisted of two large horizontal chrome strips. The indicators were installed in the radiator grille and on the back there were two tall and narrow oval taillights.

Datsun 112 1955-1956

In December 1955, the 112 replaced the 110. The position of the instrument cluster has now been changed, which now sat directly in front of the driver and there were now round taillights. The front indicators were now on the fenders almost directly in front of the windshield. The grille now consisted of two horizontal rows with eight rectangular slots and a large horizontal bar between them. The technology remained completely unchanged, the model variants now also had a two-door station wagon, while the cabriolet was no longer available. The Datsun 112 won the second Mainichi Industrial Design Award in 1956 for its innovative design, good maneuverability and comfortable interior.

Datsun 113 1956-1957

In May 1956, the 113 replaced the 112 and was built until September 1957. The only change was in the gearbox. So far, a 4-speed manual transmission produced under license by Austin Motors from the Austin A40 Somerset has been used. Now a 4-speed gearbox developed in-house with synchronized 2, 3 and 4-speed gear was installed. In Asia , a steering wheel gearshift was a great advantage, as it offered the possibility of installing a front three-seater bench. This has now been achieved with the 113. The changes reduced the weight by 10 kg and at the same time a new vehicle floor was introduced with a smaller cardan tunnel.

From October 1957, the Datsun 210 Bluebird, based on the 113, was introduced. The real successor was the Datsun 114 , a cheaper version of the 210.

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