1973 Datsun 260Z 2+2 specifications

1973 Datsun 260Z 2+2 data
 
bodywork
Body type2+2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2604 mm 102.5 inches
Track/tread (front) 1359 mm 53.5 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1346 mm 53 inches
Length 4445 mm 175 inches
Width 1626 mm 64 inches
Height 1283 mm 50.5 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.71
Kerb weight 1200 kg 2646 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 65 litres 14.3 [17.2] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Nissan/Datsun
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 2.6 litre
2565 cc
(156.526 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 83 × 79 mm
3.27 × 3.11 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.05
Valve gear single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output 152 PS (150 bhp) (112 kW)
at 5400 rpm
maximum torque 219 Nm (162 ft·lb) (22.3 kgm)
at 4400 rpm
Specific output 43.6 kW/litre
59.3 ps/litre
58.5 bhp/litre
0.96 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 85.38 Nm/litre
1.03 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 8.3:1
Fuel system 2 Hi carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1072.9 kPa (155.6 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 427.5 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
126.74 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.13 PS/kg
93.21 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 kW/kg
125 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.13 bhp/kg
0.06 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
10.73 kg/kW
17.92 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 I.MS.CS.
Rear suspension I.MS.CS.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R Di/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 5 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.86
Final drive ratio 3.70
general
Carfolio.com ID36740
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 25.6
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1973 Datsun 260Z 2+2 added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.
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