Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Compact
Production years: 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990
Nissan introduced the Bluebird in Europe in 1986 after it opened its new factory in the UK, and the model was produced in three body shapes.
During the mid-80s, automakers tried to figure out if customers would like mid-sized hatchbacks instead of sedans. After all, there were several advantages in such type of bodywork over the sedan since they offered bigger and more accessible trunks. That's why Nissan produced the T12 Bluebird with a liftgate, along with the station wagon and the sedan versions.
With a wedged-shaped bodywork, the Bluebird hatchback just followed the trend of other European automakers from those times. The car's front fascia featured rectangular headlights and a grille, with body-colored bumpers that sported black rubber trims. On the sides, the carmaker didn't consider painting the door handles or mirrors, the same as most other vehicles from those times. At the back, the car sported a sloped-down tailgate and a set of extra side windows behind the rear doors. To cut costs, Nissan used the same rear doors as the other versions of the Bluebird, the sedan, and the station wagon, respectively.
Inside, the squared-looking style continued on the dash with straight lines. Even the vents were squared with horizontal slats. The only rounded shape was on the inboard side of the instrument cluster. It was the era o electronic watches, and Casio was the king of the new generation. Nissan added plenty of features to the car, such as power windows and locks, power mirrors, a tape player, and a digital clock on the dashboard. In the back, the folding bench increased the trunk volume from 324 liters (11.4 cu-ft) to 1145 liters (40.4 cu-ft).
Under the hood, Nissan played safe with a choice of three 2.0-liter engines; two gasoline and one diesel. The gasoline units provided enough power to embarrass other cars, while the diesel was sluggish but shined with its impressive fuel efficiency.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 5MT FWD (83 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1598 cm3 |
Power: | 61 KW @ 5200 RPM 83 HP @ 5200 RPM 82 BHP @ 5200 RPM |
Torque: | 96 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM 130 Nm @ 3200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 103 mph (166 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 14.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/70 R14S |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 171.6 in (4359 mm) |
Width: | 66.5 in (1689 mm) |
Height: | 55.1 in (1400 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.9/57.5 in (1,471/1,461 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100.4 in (2550 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 11.4 cuFT (323 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.36 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2557.4 lbs (1160 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3791.9 lbs (1720 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 22.8 mpg US (10.3 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 36.8 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 195 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L 4AT FWD (90 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1809 cm3 |
Power: | 66.2 KW @ 5200 RPM 90 HP @ 5200 RPM 89 BHP @ 5200 RPM |
Torque: | 108 lb-ft @ 2800 RPM 147 Nm @ 2800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 104 mph (167 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 14 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/60 R15H |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 171.6 in (4359 mm) |
Width: | 66.5 in (1689 mm) |
Height: | 55.1 in (1400 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.5/57.5 in (1,461/1,461 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100.4 in (2550 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 11.4 cuFT (323 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.36 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2612 lbs (1185 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3792 lbs (1720 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 24.8 mpg US (9.5 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L 5MT FWD (90 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1809 cm3 |
Power: | 66.2 KW @ 5200 RPM 90 HP @ 5200 RPM 89 BHP @ 5200 RPM |
Torque: | 108 lb-ft @ 2800 RPM 147 Nm @ 2800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 106 mph (171 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/60 R15H |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 171.6 in (4359 mm) |
Width: | 66.5 in (1689 mm) |
Height: | 55.1 in (1400 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.5/57.5 in (1,461/1,461 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100.4 in (2550 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 11.4 cuFT (323 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.36 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2568 lbs (1165 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3792 lbs (1720 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 22.2 mpg US (10.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 36.2 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 27.4 mpg US (8.6 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L Turbo 5MT FWD (135 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1809 cm3 |
Power: | 99 KW @ 6000 RPM 135 HP @ 6000 RPM 133 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 141 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 191 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 121.2 mph (195 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/60 R15H |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 171.6 in (4359 mm) |
Width: | 66.5 in (1689 mm) |
Height: | 55.1 in (1400 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.5/57.5 in (1,461/1,461 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100.4 in (2550 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 11.4 cuFT (323 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.36 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2689.6 lbs (1220 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3791.9 lbs (1720 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 21.6 mpg US (10.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 224 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 4AT FWD (105 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1973 cm3 |
Power: | 77.2 KW @ 5200 RPM 105 HP @ 5200 RPM 104 BHP @ 5200 RPM |
Torque: | 120 lb-ft @ 3600 RPM 162 Nm @ 3600 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 106 mph (171 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/70 R14S |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 171.6 in (4359 mm) |
Width: | 66.5 in (1689 mm) |
Height: | 55.1 in (1400 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.5/57.5 in (1,461/1,461 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100.4 in (2550 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 11.4 cuFT (323 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.36 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2646 lbs (1200 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3792 lbs (1720 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 23.5 mpg US (10 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 4AT FWD (105 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1973 cm3 |
Power: | 77 KW @ 5200 RPM 105 HP @ 5200 RPM 103 BHP @ 5200 RPM |
Torque: | 115 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 156 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Monopoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 103 mph (166 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/70 R14H |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 171.6 in (4359 mm) |
Width: | 66.5 in (1689 mm) |
Height: | 55.1 in (1400 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.9/57.5 in (1,471/1,461 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100.4 in (2550 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 11.4 cuFT (323 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.36 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2778 lbs (1260 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3792 lbs (1720 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 24.8 mpg US (9.5 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 5MT FWD (105 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1973 cm3 |
Power: | 77 KW @ 5200 RPM 105 HP @ 5200 RPM 103 BHP @ 5200 RPM |
Torque: | 115 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 156 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Monopoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 109 mph (175 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/70 R14H |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 171.6 in (4359 mm) |
Width: | 66.5 in (1689 mm) |
Height: | 55.1 in (1400 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.9/57.5 in (1,471/1,461 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100.4 in (2550 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 11.4 cuFT (323 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.36 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2734 lbs (1240 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3792 lbs (1720 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 26.1 mpg US (9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 214 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 5MT FWD (105 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1973 cm3 |
Power: | 77.2 KW @ 5200 RPM 105 HP @ 5200 RPM 104 BHP @ 5200 RPM |
Torque: | 120 lb-ft @ 3600 RPM 162 Nm @ 3600 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 109 mph (175 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/70 R14S |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 171.6 in (4359 mm) |
Width: | 66.5 in (1689 mm) |
Height: | 55.1 in (1400 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.5/57.5 in (1,461/1,461 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100.4 in (2550 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 11.4 cuFT (323 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.36 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2579.4 lbs (1170 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3791.9 lbs (1720 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 21.4 mpg US (11 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 209 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L D 5MT FWD (67 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1938 cm3 |
Power: | 49 KW @ 4600 RPM 67 HP @ 4600 RPM 66 BHP @ 4600 RPM |
Torque: | 94 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM 127 Nm @ 2400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 93 mph (150 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 19.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/70 R14S |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 171.6 in (4359 mm) |
Width: | 66.5 in (1689 mm) |
Height: | 55.1 in (1400 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.5/57.5 in (1,461/1,461 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100.4 in (2550 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 11.4 cuFT (323 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.36 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2799.9 lbs (1270 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3891.1 lbs (1765 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 32.2 mpg US (7.3 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 191 g/km |