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Nissan Bluebird Station Wagon (WU11) 2.0 (102 Hp)
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Nissan Bluebird:
The Nissan Bluebird is a compact car produced between 1955 and 2007 with a model name introduced in 1957. It was Nissan's most internationally recognized sedan, known for its dependability and durability in multiple body styles. The Bluebird originated from Nissan's first vehicles, dating to the early 1900s, and its traditional competitor became the Toyota Corona. The Bluebird was positioned to compete with the Corona, as the Corona was developed to continue offering a sedan used as a taxi since the Toyota Crown was growing in size. Every generation of the Bluebird has been available as a taxi, duties that are shared with base level Nissan Cedrics. It is one of the longest-running nameplates from a Japanese automaker. It spawned most of Nissan's products sold internationally, and has been known by a number of different names and bodystyles, including the Auster/Stanza names....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Station Wagon (WU11) Overview:
Nissan Bluebird (Station Wagon (WU11)). Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. A car with an extended rear cargo area, combining passenger comfort with increased storage. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
2.0 (102 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Adequate for daily driving and family duties, offering reasonable acceleration for its era but lacking sporty pretensions. Best for relaxed cruising.
Fuel Economy
Average fuel consumption for a carbureted 2.0L engine of the mid-80s, requiring regular tuning for optimal efficiency.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Spacious and practical family estate
- • Known for good reliability and durability for its era
- • Economical diesel options for high mileage
- • Comfortable ride for long journeys
Cons:
- • Outdated safety features by modern standards
- • Performance is modest across the range, especially the diesels
- • Fuel economy of petrol engines is average compared to modern cars
- • Lack of modern amenities and refinement
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Hatchback (T72,T12): 1985 - 1987).
| General: | |
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| Brand: | Nissan |
| Model: | Bluebird |
| Generation: | Station Wagon (WU11) |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.0 (102 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1986 |
| End of production: | 1987 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Station wagon (estate) |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 102 Hp |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Powertrain: | |
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| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
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