[1] It did not use the same nomenclature of the later Nissan engines, with all models sharing the same displacement and simply called "E".

A later E-1 version added dual carbs and better cam timing for 60 PS (44 kW) and 91.2 N⋅m (67 lb⋅ft).

Applications: The second type of E engines was a single overhead cam design, used to replace the OHV A series.

The SOHC head was a new aluminum alloy design fitted to a cast iron block.

It was derived from the A series by simply fitting a belt drive pulley to the nose of the crankshaft.

The E-series was gradually replaced by the GA-series in 1988/89, although it soldiered on in secondary markets such as Southeast Asia.

However, due to the way the E10 was designed, the engine featured a smaller bore and stroke than the other E series engine family, where as the E13, E15 and E16 share the same block and bore size, and use different length connecting rods and crankshaft to change displacement.

E10 engines fitted with performance valve springs and oil pump have been known to rev as high as 8000 rpm.

The first generation of this engine used a valve cover that bolted to the rocker shaft studs.

This design was replaced in September 1986 with a valve cover that bolted to the head.