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For 1970, the Datsun 2000 was powered by an overhead-cam four-cylinder engine capable of producing 135 horsepower. It was mated to a five-speed manual gearbox that rode on a wheelbase that measured 89.8-inches, the same size of the Datsun 1600. The Datsun 2000 also had similar standard equipment as the Datsun 16000. The Datsun 2000, also known as the SRL311, sold for $3095 in 1970.
The Datsun SRL311 was produced from March of 1967 through 1970. The car helped to enhance the Datsun sports car/racing image. John Morton, Bob Sharp and many others used it in racing. With its low sticker price, the car was a bargain and highly sought after for SCCA racing. With proper tuning, the Datsun 2000 could reach speeds of 120 mph.
By Daniel Vaughan | Jul 2010
The Datsun SRL311 was produced from March of 1967 through 1970. The car helped to enhance the Datsun sports car/racing image. John Morton, Bob Sharp and many others used it in racing. With its low sticker price, the car was a bargain and highly sought after for SCCA racing. With proper tuning, the Datsun 2000 could reach speeds of 120 mph.
By Daniel Vaughan | Jul 2010
Introduced on March 15, 1967, the Datsun 2000 was a 2-liter roadster.
The Datsun Sports 2000 had an official model series identification of SRL311 for left hand drive cars SR311 for right hand drive cars. More commonly, the 'Sports' was dropped out of the vehicle description.
Called Fairlady in the home market, the Datsun Sports was a series of roadsters that were produced by Nissan during the 1960s.
Following the Z-car in the Fairlady line, the Datsun 2000 was a cheaper alternative to the Triumph sports cars and European MG.
The SR311 used a 2.0 L U20 engine that offered a 5-speed manual transmission. The new SOHC engine had the ability to produce 135 hp.
Launched as a bargain sportscar, the vehicle was produced to build the Datsun image as a racing icon. Raced by John Morton, Paul Newman and others, the vehicle won its class in C Production and D-Production and in SCCA racing.
Beginning1959 was the 'S211', the line continued with the SP311 and SR311 line until 1970.
The original Datsun Sports model was the S211 in 1959, and utilized a 988 cc C-sesries straight-4 that was capable of producing 37 hp. A total of 20 models were constructed.
Introduced in 1960, the SPL212 was built in a larger volume with a total of 288 units produced until 1961. The vehicle came with a 1.2 E-series straight-4 engine that was able to produce 48 hp.
Drum brakes were used in the entirety of the vehicle, and the a-arm suspension with torsion bars was used in the front. A 4-speed manual transmission was specified and this was the first vehicle that bore the ‘Fairlady' name.
Produced during 1961 and 1962, the SPL213 was very similar to the previous model the SPL212. The only main different being the dual-carburetor engine which now pumped out 60 hp. A total of 217 models were produced.
The original Datsun sports vehicle was the SP310 'Fairlady 1500' model produced 1963.
A total of 15,000 2-liter roadsters were produced until 1970 when production ended.
Nissan had a limited production of less than 1000 vehicles during its introductory model year which made the 1967 2000 a very desirable roadster model.
The 2000 model also had the distinction of sharing the charm and vintage styling of the earlier low windshield and ‘flat dash' roadsters.
As a factory option in the U.S., 1967 was the only year that a unique 150 hp competition kit with Solex carburetors was available.
'Original Solex' vehicles are considered to be very rare vehicles that were very much sought after.
The 1967 Datsun 2000's were available in a range of seven colors, thunder black, beige gray, sora blue, off-white, Spanish red, yellow and gray.
The Datsun 2000 was capable of reaching 120 mph.
In 1968 a variety of significant changes were made to the Datsun 2000. The windshield height was raised two inches, the windshield mounted rear view mirror was replaced with a dash mounted mirror.
Replacing the vintage flat medal dash and toggle switches was a padded ‘safety' dash with recessed gauges and push/pull switches.
Fuse boxes were moved to the glove compartment from under the hood, and the rear was restyled with an indent around the license plate.
Completely newly renovated body panels, cowl and floor were updated and lift up door handles replaced the original push button handles.
In 1968 the windshield was also raised to meet a DOT requirement for the area that was swept by the wipers. Vehicles will small windshield could not pas without modifications.
The earliest 1967 SRL311 known to exist is thought to be the SRL311-00004.
Currently owned by Bob Klemme of California, it was originally a factory-backed ‘prototype' race car that was driven by Duane Feurheim in 1967.
It was also raced by Jack Scoville in 1968 until 1970.By Jessica Donaldson
For more information and related vehicles, click hereThe Datsun Sports 2000 had an official model series identification of SRL311 for left hand drive cars SR311 for right hand drive cars. More commonly, the 'Sports' was dropped out of the vehicle description.
Called Fairlady in the home market, the Datsun Sports was a series of roadsters that were produced by Nissan during the 1960s.
Following the Z-car in the Fairlady line, the Datsun 2000 was a cheaper alternative to the Triumph sports cars and European MG.
The SR311 used a 2.0 L U20 engine that offered a 5-speed manual transmission. The new SOHC engine had the ability to produce 135 hp.
Launched as a bargain sportscar, the vehicle was produced to build the Datsun image as a racing icon. Raced by John Morton, Paul Newman and others, the vehicle won its class in C Production and D-Production and in SCCA racing.
Beginning1959 was the 'S211', the line continued with the SP311 and SR311 line until 1970.
The original Datsun Sports model was the S211 in 1959, and utilized a 988 cc C-sesries straight-4 that was capable of producing 37 hp. A total of 20 models were constructed.
Introduced in 1960, the SPL212 was built in a larger volume with a total of 288 units produced until 1961. The vehicle came with a 1.2 E-series straight-4 engine that was able to produce 48 hp.
Drum brakes were used in the entirety of the vehicle, and the a-arm suspension with torsion bars was used in the front. A 4-speed manual transmission was specified and this was the first vehicle that bore the ‘Fairlady' name.
Produced during 1961 and 1962, the SPL213 was very similar to the previous model the SPL212. The only main different being the dual-carburetor engine which now pumped out 60 hp. A total of 217 models were produced.
The original Datsun sports vehicle was the SP310 'Fairlady 1500' model produced 1963.
A total of 15,000 2-liter roadsters were produced until 1970 when production ended.
Nissan had a limited production of less than 1000 vehicles during its introductory model year which made the 1967 2000 a very desirable roadster model.
The 2000 model also had the distinction of sharing the charm and vintage styling of the earlier low windshield and ‘flat dash' roadsters.
As a factory option in the U.S., 1967 was the only year that a unique 150 hp competition kit with Solex carburetors was available.
'Original Solex' vehicles are considered to be very rare vehicles that were very much sought after.
The 1967 Datsun 2000's were available in a range of seven colors, thunder black, beige gray, sora blue, off-white, Spanish red, yellow and gray.
The Datsun 2000 was capable of reaching 120 mph.
In 1968 a variety of significant changes were made to the Datsun 2000. The windshield height was raised two inches, the windshield mounted rear view mirror was replaced with a dash mounted mirror.
Replacing the vintage flat medal dash and toggle switches was a padded ‘safety' dash with recessed gauges and push/pull switches.
Fuse boxes were moved to the glove compartment from under the hood, and the rear was restyled with an indent around the license plate.
Completely newly renovated body panels, cowl and floor were updated and lift up door handles replaced the original push button handles.
In 1968 the windshield was also raised to meet a DOT requirement for the area that was swept by the wipers. Vehicles will small windshield could not pas without modifications.
The earliest 1967 SRL311 known to exist is thought to be the SRL311-00004.
Currently owned by Bob Klemme of California, it was originally a factory-backed ‘prototype' race car that was driven by Duane Feurheim in 1967.
It was also raced by Jack Scoville in 1968 until 1970.By Jessica Donaldson
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