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Fairlady 280Z
Nissan›280ZX›S130

Fairlady 280Z

S130 · 1978–1981RWDCoupe

Japanese market, the 2.8-litre version in the full-size passenger car class. 145 PS at 5200 rpm and 23.0 kgm at 4000 rpm to JIS GROSS; the American version of the same engine was certified to SAE net at 132 hp, so the numbers cannot be compared directly. Grades 280Z-L and 280Z-T; the 280Z-L was dropped at the October 1981 facelift. Two-seat body 4420 mm long, 1225 kg.

143 hpPower
1978-1981Year
Engineering passport

Specifications

Powertrain
Engineering details
Engine2.8 L28E
Displacement2.8 L
Cylinders6
FuelPetrol
Transmission5-speed Manual
DrivetrainRWD
Performance
Numbers that matter
Power143 hp
Torque226 Nm
Weight1225 kg
BodyCoupe

STORY

The 280ZX (S130) arrived in 1978 as a more refined, grand-touring evolution of the Z line, trading raw sportiness for comfort and luxury features. It offered 2.8-litre inline-six power, and a turbocharged version joined the range in 1981. Despite criticism that it had grown softer, it sold strongly, particularly in the United States.

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