Datsun Type 17

Datsun Type 17
Datsun Model 17 Phaeton
Overview
Manufacturer	Datsun/Nissan
Model years	1938-unknown
Assembly	Japan
Body and chassis
Body style	Phaeton, roadster, coupe, sedan
Layout	FR layout
Powertrain
Engine	722 cc (44.1 in3) Type 7 I4
Transmission	3 speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,005 mm (78.9 in)
Length	3,187 mm (125.5 in)
Width	1,190 mm (46.9 in)
Curb weight	630 kg (1,390 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor	Datsun Type 16
Successor	Datsun DA

The Datsun Type 17 was a small car produced in Japan in the 1930s. It was the last in a line of Datsun small cars produced before Nissan's resources were diverted to military materials for the Second Sino-Japanese War.

The Datsun 17 was almost identical to the preceding Datsun 16 but distinguished by a wide vertical bar in middle of the front grille and a simpler interior.

The Datsun 17 was mechanically identical to the preceding Datsun 16. The 16 PS (12 kW) engine drove the rear wheels through a three speed gearbox to give the car a top speed of 80 km/h (50 mph).

Production of the Datsun 17 started in Yokohama in April 1938 and, according to Nissan, continued until January 1944, although David Bent claims that it finished in late 1938 as part of the cessation civilian car production that followed the Japanese decision to focus on military vehicles.