"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 3.0 Handling 7.4
Acceleration 3.9
Launch 4.4
Braking 6.7
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E 171 |
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Required DLC:
Requires the February Jalopnik Car Pack | ||
Unlock Requirements
Autoshow:
Purchase from the Autoshow for 8,000 CR | ||
Performance & Body Style
Body Style: Economy
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Speed 3.8 Handling 4.0
Acceleration 5.0
Launch 5.4
Braking 3.0
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D 252 |
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Unlock Requirements
Autoshow:
Purchase from the Autoshow for 25,000 CR
Auction House:
Can be purchased or bid on through an Auction House listing
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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 |
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Speed 4.8 Handling 3.9
Acceleration 4.7
Launch 6.1
Braking 3.8
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D 209 |
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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 |
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Speed 3.7 Handling 3.4
Accel 2.8
Launch 2.3
Braking 1.9
Offroad 5.3 |
D 264 |
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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
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Speed 5.8 Handling 5.1
Accel 6.1
Launch 5.9
Braking 6.5
Offroad 4.7 |
A 787 |
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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[]
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Conversion - Engine |
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I4T - Silvia S15, V6TT - Fairlady Z '94, V6 - 370Z, I6TT - Skyline GT-R V-Spec II Nür |
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I4T - Silvia S15, V6 - Fairlady Z '03 |
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2.0L I4 - VVT, 5.7L V8, 2.6L I6 - TT, 3.7L V6 - VVT |
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2.0L I4 - VVT, 2.6L I6 - TT, 5.7L V8, 3.7L V6 - VVT |
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2.0L I4 - VVT, 2.6L I6 - TT, 3.7L V6 - VVT, 6.2L V8 |
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2.0L I4-T, 2.6L I6-TT, 3.7L V6, 6.2L V8, 3.8L V6-TT, 5.2L V10, 6.5L V12 |
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I4T - Silvia S15, I6TT - GT-R R34, V6TT - GT-R '12 |
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2.0L I4 - VVT, 2.6L I6 - TT, 6.2L V8 |
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2.0L I4 - VVT, 1.6L I4 - Turbo Rally, 3.2L I6, 2.6L I6 - TT |
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3.2L I6, 2.0L I4 - VVT, 2.6L I6 - TT, 1.6L I4 - Turbo Rally |
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3.2L I6, 2.0L I4 - VVT, 2.6L I6 - TT, 1.6L I4 - Turbo Rally |
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Conversion - Drivetrain |
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AWD |
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AWD |
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AWD |
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AWD |
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AWD |
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AWD |
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AWD Drivetrain |
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AWD Drivetrain |
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AWD Drivetrain |
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AWD Drivetrain |
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Conversion - Aspiration |
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Single Turbo |
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Single Turbo |
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Single Turbo |
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Single Turbo |
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Single Turbo |
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Single Turbo |
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Single Turbo |
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Single Turbo |
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Single Turbo |
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Single Turbo |
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Conversion - Wide Bodykit |
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Forza Horizon 3 - Widebody-Set |
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Forza Horizon 4 - Widebody-Set |
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Forza Horizon 5 - Widebody Kit |
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Conversion - Preset |
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Datsun 510 |
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Datsun 510 |
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Datsun 510 |
Trivia[]
- It comes in Forza Horizon 3,Forza Horizon 4 and Forza Horizon 5 with an A class upgrade preset consisting of a 2.6L I6 - TT engine swap and widebody upgrade.
Gallery[]
Promotional[]
Upgraded[]
Forzavista[]
References[]
- ↑ "Forza Horizon - Cars" . forzamotorsport.net . Retrieved 08-17-2018.
- ↑ Abbreviation in Forza Motorsport (2023
- ↑ Make in titles before Forza Motorsport 6
- ↑ Introduction & specifications - http://www.motortrend.com/news/c12-0606-1973-datsun-510/
Datsun | |
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1960s | 2000 Roadster |
1970s | #33 280ZX Turbo · 510 |
Related | Fast and Furious Datsun 240Z 'Fast X' |