Satsuma 210 '58 v5.01

The Satsuma 210 brings classic 1950s motoring to BeamNG.drive. Inspired by the 1958–1959 Datsun 1000 L210/L220, this mod features custom models, textures and JBeam structures built from scratch, with period-correct specifications and extensive customization options.

Main Features

    Seven body styles: four-door sedan, convertible with a folding roof, wagon, passenger van, panel van, short-wheelbase pickup and long-wheelbase pickup.

    Base and Deluxe trims, with left-hand-drive and right-hand-drive versions for every body style.

    Detailed interiors with animated gauges, working odometer, illuminated instruments and animated manual gear shifters.

    Interactive components: opening hood, doors, trunk or tailgate, folding convertible roof and interior dome light.

    Customization: 15 body colors, additional interior and roof colors, skin support and included 4K skin templates.

    Chassis options: classic leaf-spring suspension, optional independent double-wishbone front suspension, multiple differentials and alternative wheels.

    Cargo options: load crates for pickups and vans, with an 800 kg cargo capacity for the passenger and panel vans.

Engines and Transmissions

Choose from classic inline-four engines or powerful rotary conversions:

    988 cc I4 — 34 hp

    1,189 cc I4 — 48 hp

    1,471 cc I4 — 70 hp

    1,308 cc twin-rotor Wankel — 136 hp

    Turbocharged rotary variants — 200, 277 or 584 hp

Transmission options include four- and five-speed manuals, plus two-, three- and four-speed automatics, depending on the engine.

Version 5.0 Highlights

Adds the convertible body with a folding roof, animated manual shifters, revised axles, leaf springs and shock absorbers. Other improvements include independent front suspension for rotary configurations, stronger rear springs for trucks, cargo crates, updated headlight patterns and revised tire behavior.

Controls

    F: Hood

    O: Trunk or tailgate

    B: Convertible roof

    Alt + 1–4: Doors

    Alt + 5: Dome light

Known Issues

The convertible roof closes slowly and may deform awkwardly in severe crashes. Minor reflection issues may appear on the sedan’s C-pillars. Steering-wheel force feedback was not tested after the suspension changes.