The first Violet (Datsun 710) appeared in January 1973. Two types of engines, the L14 and the L16, were used and the lineup included a sedan and hardtop. It performed well in overseas rallies. This commemorative car won the 12th Southern Cross Rally (Australia) in 1977. It is powered by a rally-use twin-cam, 16-valve engine.

Overall length / width / height	4,120/1,780/1,400mm
Wheelbase	2,450mm
Curb weight	960kg
Engine	LZ18 (4-cyl. in line, DOHC), 1,991cc
EngineMax. power	Over 147kW (200PS)/8,600rpm
EngineMax. torque	Over 211Nm (21.5kgm)/6,800rpm
EngineCarburetors	Solex 50PHH (x2)
Brakes (front/rear)	Disc (Dunlop Mk63)
Suspension(front)	Strut
Suspension(rear)	Semi-trailing-arm
Tires	175SR14/195 SR14 (DL SP52R)
Fuel tank capacity	100 liters
Model Number	KP711