1957
Nissan Bluebird (310)
The first car sold under the Datsun Bluebird name set the template for Japan's export success story. Designed with input from Count Goertz — the same designer behind the BMW 507 — it carried a refined look to global markets and introduced generations of families to Japanese motoring.
Compact Sedan
Technical Specifications
| Engine | 1.0L OHV Inline-4 (C Series) |
| Displacement | 988 cc |
| Horsepower | 34 hp |
| Torque | 61 Nm |
| Transmission | 3-Speed Manual |
| Drivetrain | RWD |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 110 km/h |
| Length | 3,940 mm |
| Width | 1,485 mm |
| Height | 1,490 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,280 mm |
| Curb Weight | 760 kg |
| MSRP Range | ¥370,000 (1959 Japan) |