The Datsun 100A is an export variant of first generation the Datsun Cherry (E10) 1.0 L. It is a subcompact front-wheel-drive car manufactured by Japanese automaker Nissan Motor Company from 1970 to 1977.
The Datsun 100A has four body styles: two-door and four-door sedan, three-door hatchback, and two-door coupe.
Datsun 100A was equipped with 1.0 L Straight-four engine A10. The engine cylinder bore was 73.0 mm and piston stroke was 59.0 mm. Compression ratio rating was 8.5:1. The A10 on Datsun 100A produced 58 HP (43 kW, 58 PS) of horsepower and 79.5 Nm (59 ft-lb) of torque.
Engine Specifications
| Datsun 100A (E10) 1.0 L Engine Specifications | ||
| Engine code | A10 | |
| Layout | Four stroke, Inline-4 (Straight-4) | |
| Fuel type | Gasoline (petrol) | |
| Displacement | 1.0L, 988 cc (60.3 cu in) | |
| Cylinder block alloy | Cast iron | |
| Cylinder bore | 73.0 mm (2.87 in) | |
| Piston stroke | 59.0 mm (2.32 in) | |
| Compression ratio | 8.5:1 | |
| Valve Arrangement: | SOHC, chain drive | |
| Valves: | 8 (2 valves per cylinder) | |
| Intake valve timing: |
Open: 12° B.T.D.C. Close: 48° A.T.D.C. |
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| Exhaust valve timing: |
Open: 50° B.T.D.C. Close: 10° A.T.D.C. |
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| Intake valve head diameter: | 37.0 mm (1.457 in) | |
| Exhaust valve head diameter: | 30.0 mm (1.181 in) | |
| Fuel system | Carburetor | |
| Power output | 58 HP (43 kW, 58 PS) | |
| Torque output | 79.5 Nm (59 ft-lb) | |
| Firing order | 1-3-4-2 | |
| Engine weight | 91.5 kg (210.5 kg) | |
Top speed and fuel consumption
| Top speed and Fuel consumption | |
| Top speed | 136-140 km/h (85-87 mph) |
| Fuel consumption (city) | – |
| Fuel consumption (highway) | – |
| Fuel consumption (combined 50/50) | – |
Maintenance data
| Valve clearance (Cold) | |
| Intake valve | 0.25 mm (0.0098 in) |
| Exhaust valve | |
| Valve clearance (Hot) | |
| Intake valve | 0.35 mm (0.0138 in) |
| Exhaust valve | |
| Compression pressure | |
| Standard | 12.7 kg/m2 (181 psi) / 350 rpm |
| Minimun | 10.0 kg/m2 (142 psi) / 350 rpm |
| Oil system | |
| Oil consumption , L/1000 km (qt. per miles) | up to 0.5 (1 qt. per 1200 miles) |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30, 5W-40, 10W-30, 10W-40 |
| Engine oil capacity (Refill capacity) |
Max.level 3.2 l (3.4 qt.) Min.level 2.2 l (2.4 qt.) |
| Oil change interval, km (miles) | 5,000-10,000 (3,000-6,000) |
Author:
NICE TO COME ACROSS YOU.
AM FROM MAURITIUS.
I HAVE A vintage DATSUN 100A FROM 1975.
AM LOOKING FOR SOME SPARE PARTS.
CAN YOU, PLEASE, HELP ME.