1973 Datsun 260Z

This automobile has a 2 door coupé type body with a front located engine driving through the rear wheels. Power is produced by a single overhead camshaft, 2.6 litre naturally aspirated 6 cylinder powerplant, with 2 valves per cylinder that provides power and torque figures of 150 bhp (152 PS/112 kW) at 5400 rpm and 219 N·m (162 lb·ft/22.3 kgm) at 4400 rpm respectively. A 5 speed manual gearbox transmits the power to the wheels. The Datsun 260Z weighs a claimed 1100 kg at the kerb.
Full specs

Body type
2 door fixed-head coupé with 2 seats
Length
4140 mm
Weight
1100 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
2.6 litre
Cylinders
6, Straight
Power
152 PS / 150 bhp / 112 kW @ 5400 rpm
Torque
219 Nm / 162 ft.lb / 22.3 kgm @ 4400 rpm

1973 Datsun 260Z specifications

1973 Datsun 260Z data
bodywork
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Body type	2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors	2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2300 mm	90.6 inches
Track/tread (front)	1359 mm	53.5 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1346 mm	53 inches
Length	4140 mm	163 inches
Width	1626 mm	64 inches
Height	1283 mm	50.5 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.8
Kerb weight	1100 kg	2425 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	60 litres	13.2 [15.9] 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 138.26 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.14 PS/kg 101.69 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.1 kW/kg 136.36 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.14 bhp/kg 0.06 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 9.83 kg/kW 16.43 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
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 ID	37158
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	25.6
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1973 Datsun 260Z added before December 1995. Last modified 2013-02-28.