1977 Datsun 280C specifications

1977 Datsun 280C data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2690 mm 105.9 inches
Track/tread (front) 1425 mm 56.1 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1389 mm 54.7 inches
Length 4816 mm 189.6 inches
Width 1715 mm 67.5 inches
Height 1430 mm 56.3 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.79
Kerb weight 1375 kg 3031 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 71.8 litres 15.8 [19] 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 2.8 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 127 PS (125 bhp) (93 kW)
at 4800 rpm
maximum torque 197 Nm (145 ft·lb) (20.1 kgm)
at 3200 rpm
Specific output 33.9 kW/litre
46 ps/litre
45.4 bhp/litre
0.74 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 71.56 Nm/litre
0.86 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 8.6:1
Fuel system 1 Hi carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 899.2 kPa (130.4 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 458.83 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter
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
92.17 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 PS/kg
67.79 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 kW/kg
90.91 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 bhp/kg
0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
14.75 kg/kW
24.64 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.W.CS.
Rear suspension LA.TA.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 0.88
Final drive ratio 4.11
general
Carfolio.com ID38687
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 27.5
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1977 Datsun 280C added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

Datsun 280C models

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