Exact configuration / US market
1968 / 520 Series / RWD
Datsun Truck520 Pickup
1968 US-market Datsun Truck 520 Pickup, separated by exact body and chassis identity with unresolved facts left blank.
01 / Key facts
Technical specifications
Facts are grouped by system. Expand any row to inspect evidence and its exact source locator.
Identity
4/9- Model year
- 1968
Corroborated
Selected model-year US Datsun 520 Truck brochure - Market
- United States
Corroborated
Selected model-year US Datsun 520 Truck brochure - Body style
- 2-door pickup
Corroborated
Selected model-year US Datsun 520 Truck brochure - Doors
- Seating capacity
- Chassis / platform code
- L520
Corroborated
Selected model-year US Datsun 520 Truck brochure - Factory grade
- EPA vehicle class
- FuelEconomy.gov record
Powertrain
5/19- Powertrain layout
- Engine
- Engine description
- 1.3 L inline-four OHV
Corroborated
Selected model-year US Datsun 520 Truck brochure - Engine code
- J13
Corroborated
Selected model-year US Datsun 520 Truck brochure - Engine position
- Cylinders
- 4
Corroborated
Selected model-year US Datsun 520 Truck brochure - Displacement
- 79.3 cu in
Corroborated
Selected model-year US Datsun 520 Truck brochure - Bore
- Stroke
- Compression ratio
- Valves
- Induction
- Fuel delivery
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Corroborated
Selected model-year US Datsun 520 Truck brochure - Engine power
- Power speed
- Engine torque
- Torque speed
- Redline
Transmission
2/4- Transmission
- 4-speed manual
Corroborated
Selected model-year US Datsun 520 Truck brochure - Driven wheels
- Rear-wheel drive
Corroborated
Selected model-year US Datsun 520 Truck brochure - Differential
- Transfer case
Gearing
0/9- 1st gear
- 2nd gear
- 3rd gear
- 4th gear
- 5th gear
- 6th gear
- Reverse
- Final drive
- Secondary reduction
Chassis and steering
0/7- Frame / construction
- Front suspension
- Rear suspension
- Steering
- Steering ratio
- Turns lock-to-lock
- Turning circle
Brakes
0/6- Brake system
- Front brakes
- Rear brakes
- Front rotor diameter
- Rear rotor diameter
- Anti-lock braking
Wheels and tires
0/6- Wheels
- Front wheel
- Rear wheel
- Front tire
- Rear tire
- Wheel fastener torque
Dimensions and capacity
0/13- Overall length
- Overall width
- Overall height
- Wheelbase
- Front track
- Rear track
- Ground clearance
- Curb weight
- Weight distribution
- Passenger volume
- Cargo volume
- Payload
- Drag coefficient
Fluids and capacities
0/6- Fuel tank
- Engine oil
- Coolant
- Manual transmission fluid
- Differential oil
- Washer fluid
Efficiency
0/3- EPA city
- EPA highway
- EPA combined
Range
0/1- Total range
Emissions
0/2- Tailpipe CO₂
- Emissions classification
Safety
0/3- Tire-pressure monitoring
- Stability control
- Driver-assistance suite
Body
0/2- Roof
- Aerodynamic equipment
Sources used
US-market availability is established by period manufacturer literature or manufacturer history. Technical values from a same-generation manufacturer heritage record are marked corroborated when an exact US sheet was not available.
Datsun US-market 1960s brochure archive
Period manufacturer literature used to verify US model years, bodies, model codes, and paint codes.
- Applies to
- United States Datsun brochures, model years 1960–1969
- Retrieved
- 2026-08-27