Datsun Roadster

Datsun 15 Roadster

The start of production of the Datsun 15 was in May 1936. Compared with the previous Datsun 14 he had a completely new body. Compared to the older model, the length increased from 2800 mm to 3187 mm and wheelbase of 1980 mm to 2005 mm. Benefited had it especially the interior, which could be increased.

The war in Manchuria, it became increasingly difficult to obtain the necessary materials, so for example, only little chromium was used. The appearance of the front section was based on the shape of the then American cars. The van model was again 15 Van and Truck / Pickup Truck Datsun 15.

Were previously only available as an extra bumpers, these were standard on the Datsun 15. The motor 722 cc was the same as in Datsun 14, but the compression ratio was increased from 5.2 to 5.4, whereby the power of 15 PS rose to 16 hp.

In the Export 87 Datsun 15 were sold. In April 1937, the Datsun 16 replaced the model, while the Datsun Truck 15 was continued in production until 1938.