The Datsun 810 is a
mid-size car
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that was sold in North America by the Japanese automobile manufacturer
Datsun
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between February 1977 and 1981. Datsun based the first generation—sold for model years 1977 to 1980—on the
four-cylinder
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Datsun Bluebird (810), but with a longer engine bay to accommodate larger
straight-six engine
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s. These original 810s were available as a
sedan and
station wagon
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initially, with a hardtop
coupe
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introduced in January 1979 for the 1979 model year.
Second generation models were sold between 1980 and 1981 for the 1981 model year only. Derived from the
Datsun Bluebird (910), both sedan and wagon body types were offered. These second generation cars were renamed in 1981 for the 1982 model year as
Datsun Maxima.
File:1977 Datsun 810 Wagon.jpg, First generation (1977–1980)
File:Datsun 810 Wagon.jpg, Second generation (1980–1981)
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Cars introduced in 1977