The Datsun 620 was a successor to the 520 line of trucks sold in Japan and America Available in various engine and transmission options, the Datsun 620 was adored for its lightweight and compact dimensions. Despite being marketed as a “Work Truck”, most Americans never used it as intended. Despite being a mass-market vehicle it had numerous industry firsts and was at the forefront of innovation, at least where trucks are concerned.
Wait, Datsun Made trucks ???
Yes, Datsun 620 went on sale in 1972till 1979 and was also known as Datsun 680 (South Africa)Datsun 1500 (Argentina, Costa Rica), and Yue Loong 752/753 (Taiwan). It was offered in 6 different body styles- 2-door pickup 2-door long bed pickup 2-door extended cab pickup (King Cab) 4-door pickup 3-door delivery van and 2-door coupe utility. It was also the first pick-up truck to be offered in king cab variants and in 1978, Datsun 620 underwent slight cosmetic changes to its front fascia and grille.
What’s Under the Hood of Datsun 620?
In North America, 2 inline 4 engines were available 1.6 Liter L16, 1.8 Liter L18, and 2.0 Liter L20B. Producing, 96 hp,100 hp, and 110 hp. The transmission duties were handled by the F4W63 4-speed a 3-speed- automatic was also available in 1972 and 1973 and the F4W71 4-speed from 1974 to 1979. the optional FS5W71B 5-speed manual transmission became available in In 1977. All engines were 50 state compliant, in terms of emissions and pollutants.
The Datsun 620 also had a number of innovations like a long bed, front disc brakes, and electronic ignition.
The 1976 Datsun 620 is a preferred choice for many tunes, due to its ability to accommodate any engine, thanks to its massive engine bay and huge wheel arches that give a lot of flexibility in terms of stance and style. Tuners all over the world have been able to shoehorn massive big block V8s, LS7, and 1JZ,s, and blowers to create some of the best-looking trucks in the custom scene.
