1978 Datsun 160Z specifications

1978 Datsun 160Z data
 
bodywork
Body type2+2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2340 mm 92.1 inches
Track/tread (front) 1250 mm 49.2 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1240 mm 48.8 inches
Length 4045 mm 159.3 inches
Width 1545 mm 60.8 inches
Height 1370 mm 53.9 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.73
Kerb weight 970 kg 2138 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 43 litres 9.5 [11.4] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Nissan
Engine code L16
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 1.6 litre
1595 cc
(97.333 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 83 × 73.7 mm
3.27 × 2.9 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.13
Valve gear single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)		 95 PS (94 bhp) (70 kW)
at 5800 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)		 143 Nm (105 ft·lb) (14.6 kgm)
at 4200 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)		 43.9 kW/litre
59.8 ps/litre
58.9 bhp/litre
0.97 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)		 89.66 Nm/litre
1.08 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 9:1
Fuel system 2 Hitachi carburettors
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1126.6 kPa (163.4 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 398.75 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
98.25 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.1 PS/kg
72.26 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 kW/kg
96.91 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.1 bhp/kg
0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
13.84 kg/kW
23.11 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front 5½J x 13
Wheel size rear 5½J x 13
Tyres front 155 x 13
Tyres rear 155 x 13
Brakes F/R Di/Dr
Front brake diameter 213 mm
Rear brake diameter 203 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 4.11
general
Carfolio.com ID622083
Production total
Model code
Model family 210
RAC rating 17.1
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1978 Datsun 160Z added 2019-12-22.
Last modified 2020-03-16.

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