Nissan 310
The Nissan Sunny was part of the production line of Nissan that was launched
in 1965 and still being produced today as a compact car model predominantly in
Asian, African, and American regions. Several models were made under the Sunny
nameplate 1965-1969 brought the Datsun Sunny 1000 and B10; 1970-1971 came the
Datsun Sunny 1200 and B110; 1973-1977 had Datsun Sunny 120Y and B210; 1977-1981
with Datsun Sunny 120Y, 140Y, and B310; and finally in 1981-1985 with Datsun/Nissan
Sunny B11.
The B310 series was introduced in 1977. It had a numerous variants including
a coupé, and two- and four-door sedans, and the station wagon which were the first
body styles that were released. A new fastback wagon followed in January 1979
as an additional trim. In some markets, these models used the Datsun 120Y and
140Y badges. The first B310 came with round headlights and all chrome bumpers,
while the rubber end caps followed. In Japan, it was known as the 1200 or 1400.
B310 series used the 1.1 L (1171 cc) OHV I4, 1.3 L (1288 cc) OHV I4, and the
1.4 L (1397 cc) OHV I4, 70 hp engines, same with the B210 series. But the rear
suspension were modified that instead of using that from the B210 which was an
archaic leaf springs, it used the live axle suspended using a coil spring/Panhard
Rod configurationThe B310s were known for its built and high equipment levels.
In its final year, the 310 was given a exterior refreshment smoothed off front
end and grille with square headlamps. On the inside, the dashboared was restyled.
The 310 finally took its rest in 1981.
