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"Practicality and appeal have rarely met more successfully than in the Datsun 510 series.. [sic] The 510’s influence is still felt today and, due to its popularity and easy upgradeability, it is rare to find a stock model these days. Build one in Forza Horizon then take to the roads or rally circuit to experience the joy of this JDM icon."
—Official description (Forza Horizon)[1]

The 1970 Datsun 510 - also referred to as "Nissan Datsun 510" and abbreviated as "Datsun 510 '70"[2] - is a rear-wheel drive sedan by Datsun, a brand of Nissan[3].

It appears in Forza Motorsport 3 and all subsequent Motorsport series titles. It also appears in Forza Horizon as part of the February Jalopnik Car Pack and all subsequent Horizon series titles.

Synopsis[]

The Datsun 510 is a compact car sold by Nissan's export brand Datsun from 1968 to 1973. It was designed as a competitor to the BMW 1600 by offering sporting handling characteristics for a lower price. The 510 was also available with a strong factory racing support that allowed it to earn motorsport victories in numerous championships.

The 510 is powered by a single overhead camshaft (SOHC) litre engine with 96 hp (72 kW) and 100 ft·lb (136 N·m) designed by Prince Motor Company.

Although it is modestly powered for modern standards, the 510 offers a well-rounded chassis incorporating MacPherson front struts, a semi-trailing arm rear suspension, front disc brakes and a weight of 2127 lb (965 kg). This makes the 510 along with the Datsun 2000 Roadster, which is barely heavier than the 510, the lightest Nissan car from the 1960s and 1970s production decades.[4]

Statistics[]

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Speed 3.2
Handling 4.8
Acceleration 3.0
Launch 3.8
Braking 4.7
F 102
Unlock Requirements
Car Dealer:
Purchase from the car dealer for 22,000 CR
Performance & Body Style
Body Style:
Coupé
Speed:
Top Speed: missing data
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): missing data
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): missing data
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): missing data
100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): missing data
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): missing data
120 mph (193 km/h): missing data
Speed 3.0
Handling 4.1
Acceleration 3.9
Launch 4.4
Braking 4.2
F 108
Unlock Requirements
Car Dealer:
Purchase from the car dealer for 8,000 CR
Performance & Body Style
Body Style:
Economy
Speed:
Top Speed: 104.4 mph  (168 km/h)
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 13.500 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 42.000 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 143.9 ft (43.9 m)
100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 389.4 ft (118.7 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 0.77 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 0.74 g
Speed 3.8
Handling 3.8
Acceleration 5.0
Launch 5.4
Braking 3.7
D 312
Unlock Requirements
Car Dealer:
Purchase from the car dealer for 12,000 CR
Performance & Body Family
Body Family:
Classic Sport Compact
Speed:
Top Speed: 104.6 mph  (168.3 km/h)
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 13.500 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 42.000 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 109.4 ft (33.3 m)
100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 296.1 ft (90.3 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 1.00 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 0.95 g
Speed 3.9
Handling 3.9
Acceleration 5.0
Braking 3.8
E 229
Unlock Requirements
Car Dealer:
Purchase from the car dealer for 12,000 CR
Performance & Division
Division:
Classic Compact
Speed:
Top Speed: 104.8 mph  (168.6 km/h)
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 13.523 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 42.016 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 127.6 ft (38.9 m)
100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 323.7 ft (98.7 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 0.98 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 0.93 g
Speed 3.9
Handling 3.6
Acceleration 5.0
Braking 3.5
Common 
E 224
Unlock Requirements
Unlock:
Purchase from the car dealer for 23,500 CR
Performance & Division
Division:
Vintage Sport Compact
Collection Tier:
Tier 1 - Common (+40)
Speed:
Top Speed: 104.9 mph  (168.8 km/h)
1/4 Mile: 19.700 secs.
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 13.500 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 42.032 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 138.3 ft (42.2 m)
100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 353.7 ft (107.8 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 0.96 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 0.87 g
Speed 1.0
Braking 1.0
Handling 1.0
Acceleration 1.2
E 223
Unlock Requirements
Car Dealer:
Can be purchased from the Car Dealer for 14,000 CR
Performance & Division
Division:
Vintage Sport Compact
Speed:
Top Speed: 105.0 mph  (168.9 km/h)
1/4 Mile: 19.700 secs.
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 13.500 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 42.000 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 118.9 ft (36.2 m)
100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): missing data
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 0.96 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 0.86 g
Speed 3.0
Handling 7.4
Acceleration 3.9
Launch 4.4
Braking 6.7
E 171
Required DLC:
Unlock Requirements
Autoshow:
Purchase from the Autoshow for 8,000 CR
Performance & Body Style
Body Style:
Economy
Speed 3.8
Handling 4.7
Acceleration 5.0
Launch 5.4
Braking 5.8
D 254
Unlock Requirements
Autoshow:
Purchase from the Autoshow for 8,000 CR
Performance & Championship
Championship:
Cult Classics
Speed:
Top Speed: 104.4 mph  (168 km/h)
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 13.500 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 42.000 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 165.3 ft (50.4 m)
100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 406.1 ft (123.8 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 0.71 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 0.71 g
Speed 3.8
Handling 4.0
Acceleration 5.0
Launch 5.4
Braking 3.0
D 252
Unlock Requirements
Autoshow:
Purchase from the Autoshow for 25,000 CR
Auction House:
Can be purchased or bid on through an Auction House listing
Performance & Championship
Championship:
Cult Classics
Speed:
Top Speed: 104.8 mph  (168.6 km/h)
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 13.500 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 42.000 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 195.9 ft (59.7 m)
100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 476.0 ft (145.1 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 0.70 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 0.69 g
Speed 4.8
Handling 3.9
Acceleration 4.7
Launch 6.1
Braking 3.8
D 209
Unlock Requirements
Autoshow:
Purchase from the Autoshow for 25,000 CR
Auction House:
Can be purchased or bid on through an Auction House listing
Performance & Car Type
Car Type:
Cult Cars
Rarity:
Common
Speed:
Top Speed: 104.2 mph  (167.7 km/h)
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 13.500 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 42.015 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 206.0 ft (62.8 m)
100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 509.2 ft (155.2 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 0.67 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 0.67 g
Speed 3.7
Handling 3.4
Accel 2.8
Launch 2.3
Braking 1.9
Offroad 5.3
D 264
Availability
Autoshow:
Can be purchased from the Autoshow for 25,000 CR
Wheelspin:
Possible Wheelspin or Super Wheelspin prize
Auction House:
Can be purchased or bid on through an Auction House listing
Seasonal:
This vehicle may appear as a listed item in the Forzathon Shop or as a Festival Playlist reward.
Forzathon Shop:
N/A
Festival Playlist:
Series 22 (Autumn) - "We Came to Race" championship
Performance & Car Type
Car Type:
Cult Cars
Value: 25,000 CR
Rarity:
Common
Speed:
Top Speed: 103.9 mph  (167.2 km/h)
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 13.500 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 41.995 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 184.7 ft (56.3 m)
100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 449.0 ft (136.9 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 0.73 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 0.73 g

Upgrade Preset

Speed 5.8
Handling 5.1
Accel 6.1
Launch 5.9
Braking 6.5
Offroad 4.7
A 787
Availability
Autoshow:
Can be purchased from the Autoshow for 25,000 CR
Wheelspin:
Possible Wheelspin or Super Wheelspin prize
Auction House:
Can be purchased or bid on through an Auction House listing
Seasonal:
This vehicle may appear as a listed item in the Forzathon Shop or as a Festival Playlist reward.
Forzathon Shop:
N/A
Festival Playlist:
Series 22 (Autumn) - "We Came to Race" championship
Performance & Car Type
Car Type:
Cult Cars
Value: 25,000 CR
Rarity:
Common
Speed:
Top Speed: 160.7 mph  (258.6 km/h)
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 5.962 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 8.090 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 90.1 ft (27.5 m)
100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 214.4 ft (65.3 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 1.20 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 1.20 g

Conversions[]

Conversion - Engine
I4T - Silvia S15, V6TT - Fairlady Z '94, V6 - 370Z, I6TT - Skyline GT-R V-Spec II Nür
I4T - Silvia S15, V6 - Fairlady Z '03
2.0L I4 - VVT, 5.7L V8, 2.6L I6 - TT, 3.7L V6 - VVT
2.0L I4 - VVT, 2.6L I6 - TT, 5.7L V8, 3.7L V6 - VVT
2.0L I4 - VVT, 2.6L I6 - TT, 3.7L V6 - VVT, 6.2L V8
2.0L I4-T, 2.6L I6-TT, 3.7L V6, 6.2L V8, 3.8L V6-TT, 5.2L V10, 6.5L V12
I4T - Silvia S15, I6TT - GT-R R34, V6TT - GT-R '12
2.0L I4 - VVT, 2.6L I6 - TT, 6.2L V8
2.0L I4 - VVT, 1.6L I4 - Turbo Rally, 3.2L I6, 2.6L I6 - TT
3.2L I6, 2.0L I4 - VVT, 2.6L I6 - TT, 1.6L I4 - Turbo Rally
3.2L I6, 2.0L I4 - VVT, 2.6L I6 - TT, 1.6L I4 - Turbo Rally
Conversion - Drivetrain
AWD
AWD
AWD
AWD
AWD
AWD
AWD Drivetrain
AWD Drivetrain
AWD Drivetrain
AWD Drivetrain
Conversion - Aspiration
Single Turbo
Single Turbo
Single Turbo
Single Turbo
Single Turbo
Single Turbo
Single Turbo
Single Turbo
Single Turbo
Single Turbo
Conversion - Wide Bodykit
Forza Horizon 3 - Widebody-Set
Forza Horizon 4 - Widebody-Set
Forza Horizon 5 - Widebody Kit
Conversion - Preset
Datsun 510
Datsun 510
Datsun 510

Trivia[]

Gallery[]

Promotional[]

Upgraded[]

Forzavista[]

References[]

  1. "Forza Horizon - Cars" . forzamotorsport.net . Retrieved 08-17-2018.
  2. Abbreviation in Forza Motorsport (2023
  3. Make in titles before Forza Motorsport 6
  4. Introduction & specifications - http://www.motortrend.com/news/c12-0606-1973-datsun-510/