over time and served as the basis for the later L24 and L20A. The L16 also formed the basis of Nissan's "Modular L Series" lineup well into the 1980s. In US trim, it produces at 6000 rpm and maximum torque of at 3600 rpm through 1971, then . Bore and stroke were . The L16 replaced the Prince G-16 in 1975. Applications: 1967–1973 Nissan Bluebird (P510) 1968–1973 Datsun 510 1970–1972 Datsun 521 pick-up 1971–1977 Nissan 160B sedan (610) 1972–1973 Datsun 620 pick-up 1973–1977 Nissan Violet/Datsun 160J (P710/P711) 1977–1978 Nissan Violet/Auster/Stanza/160J (A10) When this engine was installed in a 1972 Canadian 510 sedan model with manual transmission, two sets of points were installed in the distributor and this second set of points was in circuit only in third gear to obtain a different dwell angle. A similar arrangement exists in the US-spec 510/610 cars and 521/620 pickup trucks for the years 1970-1973. L16S The L16S was an engine that was used in the 910 Bluebird sedan and van/wagon. This engine was equipped with an electronically controlled carburetor. Applications: Nissan Bluebird (910) L16T The L16T was basically the same as the L16 but had twin SU carbs, flat top pistons (same as ones used in 240Z) and a slightly different head. It produces . Applications: Nissan Bluebird (510) - At least in European version, where it was known as Datsun 1600SSS (P(L)510), 1968-1972. Datsun 160Z (B210), specific to the South African market where it was assembled. Note the L in PL was for left hand drive models. L16P The L16P is the LPG version of the L16. Applications: Nissan Bluebird (510) Nissan Violet (710) L18 The L18 was a with a bore and stroke of engine produced from 1972 through 1976. It produces at 5,000 rpm in the most common trim. The L18 replaced the Prince G-18 in 1975. All variants used the same camshaft lobe lift. The L18 was a popular powerplant in many non-USA markets due to its under-2-liters displacement, which made it exempt from many fuel and classification tariffs. 1971-1976 Nissan Bluebird/Datsun 180B 1973 Nissan Bluebird/Datsun 1600 SSS (P510) 1973 Datsun 610 1974 Datsun 620 truck 1974 Datsun 710 1979–1981 Nissan Silvia/Datsun 180SX (S110) 1980–1986 Datsun 720 (Middle East) Datsun 810 L18S The L18S was an engine that was used in the 910 bluebird Sedan and S10 Silvia. Applications: 1979 Datsun Bluebird (910) 1975–1979 Nissan Silvia/Datsun 180SX (S10) L18E