Datsun Cherry

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Datsun Cherry #15

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Despite the good images, the later square-box model still manages to be one of the most dull, bland cars ever.

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First picture, Cherry Deluxe E10

The launch of the first-generation Cherry was in October 1970. It was Nissan’s first FF vehicle. The design of the cabin interior makes use of the fact that it is an FF car, offering as much space as the old Skyline 1500 (S50). Its distinctive "eyeline window" was also popular. There were several models to choose from: as well as the 2-door sedan, 4-door sedan and 3-door van, a 1,200cc twin-carb X-1 was launched at the same time.

Specs

Overall length / width / height
3,610/1,470/1,380mm
Wheelbase
2,335mm
Tread (front/rear)
1,270/1,235mm
Curb weight
630kg
Engine
A10 (4-cyl. in line, OHV), 988cc
EngineMax. power
43kW (58PS)/6,000rpm
EngineMax. torque
78Nm (8.0kgm)/4,000rpm
Transmission
4-speed, floor shift
Suspension (front/rear)
Strut/trailing-arm
Tires
6.00-12-4PR (155SR13)

Second picture, Cherry Coupé X-1 KPE10

The Cherry debuted as Nissan’s first FF car in October 1970, with the same A10 and A12 engines as those in the Sunny. In November of the following year, a coupe was added to the lineup. The top-tier "X-1" model was powered by the SU twin-carb A12 (80ps) engine and attracted many younger drivers. In the 1972 Fuji GC Series Minor Touring class, it performed well alongside the Sunny, which won that year’s title.

Specs

Overall length / width / height
3,690/1,650/1,250mm
Wheelbase
2,035mm
Tread (front/rear)
1,270/1,235mm
Curb weight
645kg
Engine
A12 (4-cyl. in line, OHV), 1,298cc
EngineFuel system
Lucas fuel injection
EngineMax. power
110kW (150PS)/8,500rpm
EngineMax. torque
132Nm (13.5kgm)/7,600rpm
Suspension (front/rear)
Strut/trailing-arm
Tires (front, rear)
225/515-13, 185/535-13
TS race specifications (’73 Japan GP entry)

Third picture, Cherry FII Coupé KPF10

The F10 was launched in September 1974. This particular vehicle was the highest grade model, a works car based on the GX Twin (with SU twin-carb engine). It was used in photo shoots for the "Yellow Cherry" catalog. However, because Nissan retired from racing, it has never been in an actual competition, only being driven by Masahiro Hasemi in a demo run for Race de Nippon 1976 in Tsukuba.

Specs

Overall length / width / height
3,825/1,600/1,255mm
Wheelbase
2,395mm
Tread (front/rear)
1,270/1,235mm
Curb weight
785kg
Engine
A12 (4-cyl. in line, OHV), 1,298cc
EngineMax. power
109kW (148PS)/8,500rpm
EngineMax. torque
130Nm (13.3kgm)/6,800rpm
EngineCarburetors
Solex 44PHH (x2)
Transmission
5-speed
Tires (front, rear)
210/525-14, 180/525-14
TS race specifications

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Datsun Cherry #18

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Datsun Cherry #19

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Datsun Cherry #20

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Datsun Cherry #21

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Road Legal Datsun Cherry #22

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Datsun Cherry #23

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E10 1970-1977

The E10 generation featured four-wheel independent suspension.

The E10 was fitted with two types of inline four-cylinder Nissan A-series OHV engines:

• 988 cc A10
• 1171 cc A12

The Japanese domestic market Cherry X-1 model featured twin-carburetted A12T engine with dual-sidedraft Hitachi carburettors.

In Europe, E10 was called Datsun 100A (the Datsun brand being used in place of Nissan in the European market at that time) (with A10 engine) or Datsun 120A (A12, but this engine was only available with the coupé body style, also a semi automatic version of the ordinary car available in 1978). Reportedly, market names of Cherry and Datsun 1000 were also used, however the Datsun 1000 name was associated with the early Nissan Sunny and Nissan Bluebird. The Cherry was introduced in Japan at a specially established dealership sales channel called Nissan Cherry Shop, whereas the Sunny was sold at Nissan Satio Shop, and the Bluebird was sold at the Nissan Bluebird Shop. As the Cherry F-II successor flagged in the market, the somewhat smaller E10 Cherry continued to be sold up until 1977 in many places.

With the launch of the Cherry in 1971, Datsun's prominence in the UK market grew. In the early 1970s, as the British auto-industry faltered, Datsun led the charge of Japanese auto-manufacturers rapidly gaining market share in the UK. Britain's Motor magazine polled readers about their cars, including, in February 1973, those who owned E10 Cherrys. The question given greatest prominence was the final one which asked whether or not respondents would buy another car of the same model: 76 percent of Cherry owning respondents answered "yes", which was the top score for this question achieved by any model to date, and beat even the 66 percent "yes" score given by owners of the previous leader, the Volkswagen Beetle, at the time well known in the UK for its owners' brand loyalty.

Source: wikipedia.org

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E10 Cherry #2

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F10 1974-1978

The second-generation Cherry was known as F-II in Japan and "Datsun F10" in North America. It was Nissan's first front-wheel-drive model to be sold in North America. Four-wheel independent suspension continued to be used. Sales of the F-II were generally disappointing, and the "Cherry" nameplate was retired in Japan after this generation.

The F10 was fitted with three types of inline four-cylinder Nissan A-series OHV engines:

• 988 cc A10
• 1171 cc A12
• 1397 cc A14

A two-pedal type semi-automatic transmission was offered called the "Sportmatic", which used a torque converter obviating the need for a clutch.

In Europe, F10 was known as Datsun 100A F-II (with A10 engine) or 120A F-II (with A12 engine). The A12 powered 120A F-II was the most common model.

In New Zealand the 100A 4-door sedan (1.0L A10 motor) was assembled from CKD kits as a price leader for the Datsun range – due to the choice of engine, it was the smallest engined car assembled in New Zealand, the engine (988 cc) being smaller than the Mini's 998 cc unit. Production continued well after the N10 model replaced it overseas, eventually being discontinued in late 1980, with the N10 5-door hatchback replacing it in 1981.

In USA, only the coupe and wagon were offered, and only with the 1.4 litre engine. In Canada, the two-door sedan was also available.

Source: wikipedia.org