1978 Dome Zero

The Dome Zero is a coupé with 2 doors and a mid mounted powerplant which delivers the power to the rear wheels. The 2.8 litre engine is a naturally aspirated, single overhead camshaft, 6 cylinder that has an output of 143 bhp (145 PS/107 kW) of power. The engine transfers its power through to the wheels by means of a 5 speed manual transmission. It weighs a claimed 920 kg at the kerb.
Full specs

Body type
2 door fixed-head coupé with 2 seats
Length
3980 mm
Weight
920 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
2.8 litre
Cylinders
6, Straight
Power
145 PS / 143 bhp / 107 kW
Torque
Unknown

1978 Dome Zero specifications

1978 Dome Zero data
bodywork
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Body type	2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors	2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2400 mm	94.5 inches
Track/tread (front)	1400 mm	55.1 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1450 mm	57.1 inches
Length	3980 mm	156.7 inches
Width	1770 mm	69.7 inches
Height	980 mm	38.6 inches
Ground clearance	130 mm	5.1 inches
length:wheelbase ratio	1.66
Kerb weight	920 kg	2028 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	Nissan
Engine code	L 28
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	145 PS (143 bhp) (107 kW)
maximum torque
Specific output	38.7 kW/litre 52.7 ps/litre 51.9 bhp/litre 0.85 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio
Fuel system	3 So carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings	7
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 157.6 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.16 PS/kg 115.91 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.12 kW/kg 155.43 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.16 bhp/kg 0.07 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 8.63 kg/kW 14.41 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	mid
Engine layout	unknown
Drive wheels	rear wheel drive
Torque split	N/A
Steering	rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front	185/60 VR 13
Tyres rear	255/55 VR 14
Brakes F/R	VeDi/Di
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	5 speed manual
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID	111133
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	27.5
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1978 Dome Zero added 2003-06-18. Last modified 2013-02-28.