Datsun Violet Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1973–1979) — First Generation
The first-generation Datsun Violet arrived as a compact family car with straightforward rear-wheel-drive engineering, offered here in two-door sedan form with a choice between manual and automatic gearboxes.
Each Datsun Violet engine in this two-door sedan is a 1.6-litre gasoline unit sized for everyday driving rather than outright speed. The 1.6 MT pairs it with a manual gearbox for direct control, while the 1.6 AT trades some involvement for easier city traffic. Both send power rearward, a drivetrain layout that gives balanced handling and simple, serviceable mechanics.
Sedan 2-doors — Datsun Violet Engines and Transmissions
Sedan 2-doors Datsun Violet Engines and Transmissions