{"id":388,"date":"2018-04-14T19:39:19","date_gmt":"2018-04-14T19:39:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/datsuns.co.uk\/?p=388"},"modified":"2024-11-28T13:26:22","modified_gmt":"2024-11-28T13:26:22","slug":"datsun-cherry-1974-1978-f10","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/datsuns.co.uk\/?p=388","title":{"rendered":"Datsun Cherry 1974-1978 (F10)"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nThe Datsun 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.<\/p>\n

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The F10 was fitted with three types of inline four-cylinder Nissan A-series OHV engines:
\n988 cc A10
\n1171 cc A12
\n1397 cc A14<\/p>\n

A two-pedal type semi-automatic transmission was offered called the “Sportmatic”, which used a torque converter obviating the need for a clutch.
\nIn 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.
\nIn New Zealand the 100A 4-door sedan (1.0L A10 motor) was assembled from CKD kits as a price leader for the Datsun range \u2013 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.
\nIn 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.
\nIt was a strong seller on the UK market, although it did not launch there until 1976, due to the popularity of the original Cherry model there, and helped the Datsun brand maintain strong sales figures.<\/p>\n

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Overview
\nChassis Code F10
\nManufacturer Nissan
\nAlso called Datsun F-II, Datsun F10, Datsun 100A F-II, Datsun 120A F-II
\nProduction 1974\u20131978
\nAssembly ????<\/p>\n

Body and chassis
\nBody style
\n2-door sedan
\n4-door sedan
\n3-door station wagon
\n2-door coupe<\/p>\n

Layout
\nFront-engine, Front-wheel-drive<\/p>\n

Powertrain
\nEngine
\n988cc A10 I4 OHV (In Line 4 Cylinder)
\n1.2L A12 I4 OHV (In Line 4 Cylinder)
\n1.4L A14 I4 OHV (In Line 4 Cylinder)<\/p>\n

Dimensions
\nWheelbase
\n2,395 mm (94 in)
\nLength\t3,825 mm (151 in)
\nWidth\t1,500 mm (59 in)
\nHeight\t1,375 mm (54 in)
\nCurb weight
\n755 kg (1,664 lb)<\/p>\n

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The Datsun 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.<\/p>\n

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