1982 Violet

December 20th, 2009 by NZPC

82-1982-violet

This is the car which won overall the 30th Safari Rally in 1982. With this win, Nissan achieved a first in the history of the event with 4 victories in a row (1979-1982), but it was also a major feat for the S. Mehta/M. Doughty team: they became the first drivers ever to achieve 4 consecutive Safari victories. They used a high-performance L20B-based twin-cam engine (Group 4 specifications) with a maximum output of 220PS/7,600rpm.

Overall length / width / height
4,080/1,600/1,390mm
Wheelbase
2,400mm
Tread (front/rear)
1,335/1,330mm
Curb weight
1,080kg
Engine
LZ20B (4-cyl. in line, DOHC), 1,975cc
EngineMax. power
162kW (220PS)/7,600rpm
EngineMax. torque
226Nm (23.0kgm)/6,000rpm
EngineIntake system
Solex 50PHH carburetor(x2)
Brakes
Disc (front & rear)
Tires(front)
185/70SR 14(DL SP52R)
Tires(rear)
195/70SR 14 (DL SP52R)
Model NumberPA10