This 2.3 D MT Silk Road (69 hp) engine was fitted in the E23 [Restyling] Minibus, which was produced by Nissan from 1983 to 1987. In addition to this engine, 3 other engines were also available for this body — their technical data and fuel economy are accessible by clicking the body name at the top of the page.
| City fuel consumption per 100 km | 9.8litre |
|---|---|
| Highway fuel consumption per 100 km | 6litre |
| Mixed fuel consumption per 100 km | 7.6litre |
| Fuel tank capacity | 52litre |
| Cruising range | from 530 to 870km |
| Fuel | Diesel |
| Top speed | 145km/h |
| Acceleration (0–100 km/h) | 18second |
| Displacement | 2289cm3 |
|---|---|
| Engine power | 69bhp |
| RPM at max power | to 4 400RPM |
| Maximum torque | 170Nm |
| RPM at max torque | 2400RPM |
| Engine type | Diesel |
| Cylinder layout | Inline |
| Injection type | Carburetor |
| Intercooler | Yes |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Bore | 85mm |
| Stroke | 86mm |
| Gearbox | Manual |
|---|---|
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Drive wheels | Rear-wheel drive |
| Turning circle | 10.66m |
| Seats | 8 |
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| Length | 4009mm |
| Width | 1690mm |
| Height | 1905mm |
| Wheelbase | 2130mm |
| Front track | 1385mm |
| Rear track | 1380mm |
| Ground clearance | 175mm |
| Kerb weight | 1325kg |
| Gross weight | 2565kg |
| Displacement | 500kg |
| Min. boot capacity | 2015litre |
| Max. boot capacity | 3045litre |
| Cargo area (L × W × H) | 3045x1515x1320mm |
| Loading height | 590mm |
| Cargo compartment volume | 6.9m3 |
| Body type | Minibus |
| Front suspension | Dependent, Beam |
|---|---|
| Rear suspension | Drive axle, Trailing arms, Helical springs, Stabilizer bar |
| Front brakes | Ventilated disc |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| City | 11.3 litres / 100km |
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| Highway | 6.9 litres / 100km |
| Average | 8.7 litres / 100km |
Estimated from official figures. Actual consumption varies by driving style and conditions.