1972 Datsun 510 Trans-Am Racer

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Rank: #3

Class: Datsun

0-60 Time: 7.0 seconds

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The top 10 fastest cars from Datsun are ranked from fastest to slowest based on their 0-60 times. We crunched the numbers from the best estimates of several premier resources, including Motor Trend, Road & Track, Car & Driver and more.

Pulling up at #3 in this class is the 1972 Datsun 510 Trans-Am Racer, which races 0-60 mph in 7 seconds. Sports cars with this rate of acceleration are generally classified as Spirited Cars.

It lags behind the #2 ranked 1976 Datsun B210 Racer by 0.3 seconds and darts ahead of the #4 ranked 1981 Datsun 280 ZX Turbo by 0.4 seconds.

Whether you are behind the wheel of one of these cars or happen to spot one in the next lane over, think twice before you step on the gas pedal. In a race from 0-60 mph between 1972 Datsun 510 Trans-Am Racer vs. 1981 Datsun 280 ZX Turbo, you would WIN by 0.4 seconds!

If you happen to roll up next to another Datsun, be sure you know what you're up against. Find out where your car stands among the top 10 fastest cars from 1972.

Vehicle information

Year: 1972

Make: Datsun

Model: 510 Trans-Am Racer

Engine: I-4

Horsepower: 175

Torque:

Transmission:

Curb Weight: 1982

City MPG:

Highway MPG:

MSRP: $00

Performance statistics

Tags:

Class: Spirited Cars

Rank: #346

Best 0-60 Time: 7.0 seconds

Best ¼ Mile: 15.2 seconds

@ speed: 94.0 mph

Best Top Speed: 127.0 mph

Best Skid Pad: 0.0 G

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