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The Nissan/Datsun 280 ZX was produced from 1979 through 1983 as a three-door hatchback sport coupe. In the American market, the 280ZX was sold as a Datsun and in other markets it was badged as a Nissan.
It was built as a replacement for the 280Z, a complete redesign keeping only the L28 engine and a few other mechanical components. It sat atop of the Nissan 510's platform and suspension comprised of McPherson struts in the front and an independent rear trailing arm. To improve performance, a turbocharger was offered as optional equipment beginning in 1981. The L28ET engine and turbocharger increased horsepower to an impressive 180. The gearbox was a 3-speed automatic unit. Adding to the performance, a Borg-Warner T-5 5-speed manual gearbox became available in 1982 and 1983.
After production of the 280 ZX, Nissan/Datsun began offering the 300ZX as its replacement.
It was built as a replacement for the 280Z, a complete redesign keeping only the L28 engine and a few other mechanical components. It sat atop of the Nissan 510's platform and suspension comprised of McPherson struts in the front and an independent rear trailing arm. To improve performance, a turbocharger was offered as optional equipment beginning in 1981. The L28ET engine and turbocharger increased horsepower to an impressive 180. The gearbox was a 3-speed automatic unit. Adding to the performance, a Borg-Warner T-5 5-speed manual gearbox became available in 1982 and 1983.
After production of the 280 ZX, Nissan/Datsun began offering the 300ZX as its replacement.
1983 Datsun 280ZX Turbo |
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| Year | 1983 |
| Make | Datsun |
| Model | 280ZX Turbo |
| Engine Location | Front |
| Drive Type | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis | Steel unibody |
| Price | $17,299.00 |
| Weight | 2825 lbs | 1281.4 kg |
| Performance | |
| 0-60 mph | 7.9 seconds. |
| 1/4 Mile | 17.2 @ 79.5 seconds. |
| Engine | |
| Engine Configuration | I |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Engine | Model L28 |
| Solid valve lifters | |
| Aspiration/Induction | Turbocharged |
| Displacement | 2753.00 cc | 168 cu in. | 2.8 L. |
| Valvetrain | OHC |
| Horsepower | 180.00 BHP (132.5 KW) @ 5600.00 RPM |
| Torque | 202.00 Ft-Lbs (273.9 NM) @ 2800.00 RPM |
| HP to Weight Ratio | 15.7 LB / HP (Vehicles with similar ratio) |
| HP / Liter | 64.3 BHP / Liter |
| Compression Ratio | 7.4:1 |
| Main Bearings | 7 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Petrol |
| Fuel Feed | Fuel Injected |
| Bosch L-Jetronic fuel injection | |
| Block | Cast-iron |
| Head | Aluminum |
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| Transmission Information | |
| Gears | 5 |
| Transmission | Manual |
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