1975 Datsun 280Z
1975 Datsun 280Z Navigation
The 1975 Datsun 280Z coupe sold for $6,280 for the 2-passenger version while the 2+2 sold for $7080. Power was from an overhead-cam six-cylinder (Model L28) engine displacing 168 cubic-inches and offering 150 horsepower. 1975 was the first year of the 280Z with fuel injection. The engine was mated to a four-speed manual gearbox, had rack-and-pinion steering, and disc brakes in the front.
By Daniel Vaughan | Feb 2012
By Daniel Vaughan | Feb 2012
Related Reading : Datsun 280Z History
Introduced in 1975 as the successor of the 260Z, the Datsun 280Z was the final version of the 1st generation Z sports car. At the end of the 1978 model year, the 1st generation Z was discontinued and replaced by the 1979 280ZX. Unique to North America, the 280Z nameplate was sold as the Fairlady Z in Japan. Powered by the 170 HP OHC Inline 6 L28 engine, the L28 was an electronically....
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The 240Z was not a new idea. Sturdy engineering, excellent performance, low price, attractive styling, and average interior had been achieved by many manufacturers prior to the Z-car. The reason the 240Z car was so great was that it capitalized on all these criteria and perfected the concept of a low-cost, reliable, sports car. Mr. Yutaka Katayama is considered the Father of the Z Car and is responsible....
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Z SPECIAL EDITION ANNIVERSARY MODELS: A LOOK BACK
Z SPECIAL EDITION ANNIVERSARY MODELS: A LOOK BACK
NEW YORK – When the original Datsun Z debuted in 1969, it was a revelation for the automotive world.An affordable, reliable sports car with style and comfort that could be used for daily driving was unheard of at the time. With a base price of %243,626 Ú.S., the Z – known as the Datsun 240Z in North America – was a sports car that was accessible to anyone.In short time, customers....
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63,791
91.30 in.
6 cyl., 168.00 CID., 145.00hp
6 cyl., 168.00 CID., 180.00hp
6 cyl., 168.00 CID., 180.00hp
$11,300 - $17,000
57,260
91.30 in., 99.50 in.
6 cyl., 168.00 CID., 145.00hp
6 cyl., 168.00 CID., 180.00hp
6 cyl., 168.00 CID., 180.00hp
$14,500 - $15,500
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