1600TI - 1800TI Sedan
In the C210 car all the series, the most inexpensive grade was "TI".
At first, only the 1600cc was available, but the 1800cc car came out at the time the Z type engine came about.
The 1800TI came equipped with a consol.
A skyline "S" was in place of the tacho in this model.
*Gearbox type: 4speed MT,
5speed MT (1800cc)
Nissan Matic AT(1800cc)
* Vehicle price (1600TI): 996000 Yen (1977)
The second generation 1600TI came out in 1980.
This car as the "poverty pack" and came with only an AM radio as an option.
Gearbox type: 4speed MT
Vehicle price (August of 80): 1012000 Yen
- 1600TI - L - 1800TI - L Coupe
- 1800TI - EL Coupe
The coupe version came with a lot more goodies.
Tacho, voltmeter, various warning lights, trunk opener and anti glare rearview mirror etc.
It was the highest selling model at the time.
AM FM radio, cassette stereo and electromotive remote control fender mirror
The L came with 13 inch wheels and the EL 14 inches
The 1600TI-L hardtop ceased production in 1980
Gearbox type: 4speed MT
5 speed MT (1800cc), the Nissan Matic (1800cc)
* Vehicle price (1800TI-L) August 1980: 1199000 Yen
- 1800TI - EX
The X-type is the most luxurious version of the series.
Power windows, wood type Steering wheel & gear knob read window demister,
4 speaker stereo, more padding in the seats, rear seat center armrest,and a roof console.
Power steering was an option.
Gearbox type: 4speed MT and 5 speed MT, Nissan Matic
* Vehicle price (August 1980): 1396000 Yen
- 1800TI - ES
- 2000TI - E - 2000TI - ES
The strongest grade of TI is "S" type.
In addition to lower spec Ti's this model came with headlight washers, and rear wipers.
Shock absorbers were harder on the ES, and it also came with a rear stabilizer bar.
halogen headlights and foot rest came as standard equipment.
In the 2000 series which came in 1980 it finally came with independent rear suspension.
It was the first of the C210 seris to have the stovetop lights.
The German GT-ES was the same spec as this.,
If we assume if you buy, which will be chosen "GT" of NA?
The only difference as far as GT-ES and equipment, the "point control" on the stereo isnt fitted.
Gearbox type: 5 speed MT, Nissan Matic (2000 cc ES)
* Vehicle price (July /1800TI-ES 1980): 1414000 Yen
(August /2000TI-E 1980): 1353000 Yen
(August /2000TI-ES 1980): 1463000 Yen
1600 stationwagon
Presently it is quite a rare body type.
Early on the GL and DX was only available in a 1600cc. Later on there was 1800cc and Diesel.
LPG spec carscame around in 1980 as well as an 1800cc version.
The rear suspension in the wagon, was leaf type springs.
The earlier wagons were of the VBC or VPC210 designation, the later model became WPC211.
Both of the above 1800cc had 5 speed floor shifts.
Dash instrument design: the van was the same as the 1600/1800TI, the wagon was identical with latter term TI-L, (no tape deck).
The LPG spec cars spare tire was moved to the side, in a vertical position.
The van and wagon had the same height roof and were externally identical.
The 1800TI van, and 1800TIwagon, were simply called van , and wagon.
However, the GL spec of the wagon was called "WagonGL"
Vehicle price (August /1800WAGON-GL 1980): 1252000 Yen
(August /2000D/VAN-GL 1980): 1156000 Yen (Nakagyo area)
The Ti range was 4 cylinder only, and got the nickname "short nose" due to the front guards being 10cm shorter behind the wheel arch.