1979 Datsun 280 ZX specifications

1979 Datsun 280 ZX data
 
bodywork
Body type2+2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors3
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2520 mm 99.2 inches
Track/tread (front) 1395 mm 54.9 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1390 mm 54.7 inches
Length 4540 mm 178.7 inches
Width 1690 mm 66.5 inches
Height 1300 mm 51.2 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.8
Kerb weight 1272 kg 2804 lb
Weight distribution 50% front
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Nissan/Datsun
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 2.8 litre
2753 cc
(167.998 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 86 × 79 mm
3.39 × 3.11 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.09
Valve gear single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output 142 PS (140 bhp) (104 kW)
at 5200 rpm
maximum torque 202 Nm (149 ft·lb) (20.6 kgm)
at 4000 rpm
Specific output 37.9 kW/litre
51.6 ps/litre
50.9 bhp/litre
0.83 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 73.37 Nm/litre
0.89 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 8.3:1
Fuel system Bo fuel inj.
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 922.1 kPa (133.7 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 458.83 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph 8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 188 km/h (117 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
111.59 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.11 PS/kg
82.07 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 kW/kg
110.06 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.11 bhp/kg
0.05 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
12.18 kg/kW
20.35 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.STA.CS.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R Di/Di
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 ID36773
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 27.5
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1979 Datsun 280 ZX added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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