Datsun 720
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| Datsun 720 Pickup | |
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| Manufacturer | Datsun Nissan |
| Production | 1980-1986 |
| Class | Compact pickup truck (1980-1986) |
| Body style | 2-door truck |
| Similar | Mazda B-Series Toyota Hilux |
The popular and economical Datsun/Nissan 720 compact pickup truck was produced in Japan from 1980 to 1986 and imported to the United States throughout that period.
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[edit] Body Styles
The Datsun 720 came in regular cab and "King Cab" models, with regular and long bed options. The King Cab proved very popular. There was also a 4-door variant offered in some overseas markets. Also, a utility body style like the early Toyota 4-Runner was also available.
[edit] Powertrains
The Datsun 720 was available in both 2WD and 4WD configurations, although prior to 1984 the front suspension in 4WD models was an adaptation of the 2WD suspension. In 1980, models were powered by Datsun's 2.0L carbureted L20B engine, but soon after switched to the Nissan NapsZ engine line. The 1981-1982 models used the Z22 carbureted 2.2L engine and an optional SD22 Diesel. In mid-1983 Nissan introduced the Z24 2.4 Liter, Z20 2.0 Liter and the SD25 Diesel. In the American market the diesel engine was only available in the 2WD 720. The Z24 was upgraded to fuel-injection for the 1986 models. Additionally, some overseas markets received versions with the 1.5L J15 or 1.8L L18 carbureted engines. The 720 Series was never available with any of the Z22E or Z20E multi-port fuel injected engines. These engines are, however, easy to adapt and integrate into the chassis and can be found with the genuine appearance of being original equipment.
[edit] Successors
The Datsun 720 was replaced in the 1986.5 model year with the D21 Nissan Hardbody. In 1997, the Nissan Frontier replaced the Hardbody pickup. The Hardbody can be visually distinguished from the earlier 720 by its two larger headlamps rather than the 720's four smaller units, but the entire body is in fact different. The Hardbody used the same chassis and a similar suspension as the 720, but its body, interior, and engines were all new (although the fuel-injected Z24 was also carried over as the base engine).
[edit] External links
- Nissan Offroad - Datsun/Nissan 4x4 discussion groups
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