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Violet
1978 Datsun Violet
Japan
Gasoline
2WD
Sedan
Updated Oct 11, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1978
Make
Datsun
Model
Violet
Body Style
Sedan
Generation
A10/A11
Seats
5
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 3
4
5-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
1.6
Power (hp)
115 hp
Power (kW)
85 kW
Torque
143 Nm (105 lb-ft)
Displacement
1,595 cc
Dimensions
Length
4,220 mm
(166.1 in)
Width
1,605 mm
(63.2 in)
Height
1,350 mm
(53.1 in)
Wheelbase
2,400 mm
(94.5 in)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
6,200 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
4,400 rpm
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 3
4
5-speed
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,340 mm
(52.8 in)
Track, Rear
1,340 mm
(52.8 in)
Turning Circle
9.9 m
Weight
Max Roof Load
75 kg
(165 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Sedan
Equipment
Other Equipment
Normal Roof
Yes
Interior
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Other
Car Classification
American Classification
Compact Car
British Classification
Small Family Car
Australian Classification
Small Car
European Segment
C-Segment
Car.info Classification
Medium Family Car
Datsun
97 vehicles
Violet
Model
2 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Sedan
Variant
Violet Standard
1973–1981
Configuration
2 Door Sedan
Violet Sedan Generations
2 of 2
A10/A11
1978–1981
Year
1978
Powertrain
1.6
Horsepower
115 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic | Manual, 3 | 4 | 5-speed
Gasoline
Sedan
2WD
Automatic | Manual, 3 | 4 | 5-speed
Gasoline
