These are standard specifications for the 1978 Datsun 280Z, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
5 Manual
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Steel unibody |
| Production Years for Series : | 1975 - 1983 |
| Price : | $7,970-$9,300 |
| Weight : | 2630 lbs | 1192.948 kg |
Performance
| 0-60 mph : | 9.3 seconds. |
| Top Speed : | 121 mph | 194.689 km/h |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 6 | Model L28. | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2753 cc | 168.0 cu in. | 2.8 L. |
| Power : | 135 BHP (99.36 KW) @ 5200 RPM |
| Torque : | 144 Ft-Lbs (195 NM) @ 4400 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.4 in | 86 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.1 in | 79 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.3:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 7 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Cylinder Head : | Aluminum |
| Bosch L-Jetronic fuel injection | |
5 Manual
Production Figures
| Total Datsun Production for 1978 : | 339,364 |
| 1978 Datsun 280Z | |
Dimension(s)
Hatchback Coupe
| Fuel Capacity : | 17.2 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 174.0 in | 4420 mm. |
| Width : | 66.5 in | 1689 mm. |
| Height : | 51.0 in | 1295 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 91.3 in | 2319 mm. |
| Front Track : | 54.5 in | 1384 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 54.3 in | 1379 mm. |
Coupe
| Price : | $9,300 |
| Weight : | 2875 lbs | 1304.078 kg |
| Fuel Capacity : | 17.2 Gal |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 174.0 in | 4420 mm. |
| Width : | 66.5 in | 1689 mm. |
| Height : | 51.0 in | 1295 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 91.3 in | 2319 mm. |
| Front Track : | 54.5 in | 1384 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 54.3 in | 1379 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : MacPherson struts with coil springs and anti-sway bar Rear : Chapman struts with coil springs and anti-sway bar | |
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Rack and Pinion |
| Brakes | |
|---|---|
| Front Brakes : | Discs |
| Rear Brakes : | Discs |
| Front Brake Size : | 9.0 in | 229 mm. |
| Rear Brake Size : | 10.0 in | 254 mm. |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | Front : 195/70HR-14 Rear : 195/70HR-14 |
1978 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $17,000 |
| Avg. Home : | $54,800 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.63 |
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1978 Datsun 280Z?
Q: How fast is the 1978 Datsun 280Z? A: The 1978 Datsun 280Z has a top speed of 121 mph. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1978 Datsun 280Z? A: The 1978 Datsun 280Z has a wheelbase size of 91.30 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1978 Datsun 280Z? A: The 1978 Datsun 280Z has a length of 174.00 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1978 Datsun 280Z? A: The 1978 Datsun 280Z has a width of 66.50 inches.Q: How much did the 1978 Datsun 280Z cost when new?A: The 1978 Datsun 280Z cost approximately $7,970 to $9,300 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1978 Datsun 280Z? A: The 1978 Datsun 280Z was offered as a Coupe, Hatchback Coupe.Q: What tires did the 1978 Datsun 280Z have? A: The 1978 Datsun 280Z had Front : 195/70HR-14
Rear : 195/70HR-14 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Datsun produce in 1978? A: Datsun produced 339,364 automobiles in 1978.Q: What engine did the 1978 Datsun 280Z have? A: The engine powering the 1978 Datsun 280Z was a Inline 6 (2753 cc | 168.0 cu in. | 2.8 L.) with 135 BHP (99.36 KW) @ 5200 RPM and 144 Ft-Lbs (195 NM) @ 4400 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1978 Datsun 280Z have? A: The 1978 Datsun 280Z had a 5 speed Manual gearbox.
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1978 Datsun 280Z?
How many 1978 Datsun 280Z were produced?
How powerful was the 1978 Datsun 280Z? Was the 1978 Datsun 280Z popular? Was the 1978 Datsun 280Z expensive? What was the fuel economy of the 1978 Datsun 280Z?
Q: How fast is the 1978 Datsun 280Z? A: The 1978 Datsun 280Z has a top speed of 121 mph. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1978 Datsun 280Z? A: The 1978 Datsun 280Z has a wheelbase size of 91.30 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1978 Datsun 280Z? A: The 1978 Datsun 280Z has a length of 174.00 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1978 Datsun 280Z? A: The 1978 Datsun 280Z has a width of 66.50 inches.Q: How much did the 1978 Datsun 280Z cost when new?A: The 1978 Datsun 280Z cost approximately $7,970 to $9,300 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1978 Datsun 280Z? A: The 1978 Datsun 280Z was offered as a Coupe, Hatchback Coupe.Q: What tires did the 1978 Datsun 280Z have? A: The 1978 Datsun 280Z had Front : 195/70HR-14Rear : 195/70HR-14 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Datsun produce in 1978? A: Datsun produced 339,364 automobiles in 1978.Q: What engine did the 1978 Datsun 280Z have? A: The engine powering the 1978 Datsun 280Z was a Inline 6 (2753 cc | 168.0 cu in. | 2.8 L.) with 135 BHP (99.36 KW) @ 5200 RPM and 144 Ft-Lbs (195 NM) @ 4400 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1978 Datsun 280Z have? A: The 1978 Datsun 280Z had a 5 speed Manual gearbox.