1981 Datsun 280 ZX Turbo specifications

1981 Datsun 280 ZX Turbo data
 
bodywork
Body type2+2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors3
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2520 mm 99.2 inches
Track/tread (front)
Track/tread (rear)
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
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type turbocharged 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 183 PS (180 bhp) (134 kW)
maximum torque
Specific output 48.8 kW/litre
66.3 ps/litre
65.4 bhp/litre
1.07 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio
Fuel system
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 458.83 cc
Aspiration Turbo
Compressor
Intercooler
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph 7.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 208 km/h (129 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio
Weight-to-power ratio
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 power assisted rack & pinion
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
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID5192
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 27.5
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1981 Datsun 280 ZX Turbo added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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