Nissan1978 280ZX Specs

1978 (S130) Nissan 280ZX Specifications & Performance

1978, 1979, 1980 (S130)

Tech Specs Summary


2.8 L Inline 6

126 mph

9.9 seconds

138 BHP

26.4 mpg

3 Doors

2+2 Seats

unavailable
kg
1,285 kg
Front - RWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
126 mph
0-62 mph
9.9 seconds
0-60 mph
9.6 seconds
Power-to-Weight
107 BHP/Tonne
Power
138 BHP
Torque
150 lb·ft

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy
Combined
26.4 mpg
Total Range
464 Miles

Petrol Engine

Petrol Engine
Displacement
2.8 Litre
2,753 cc
Configuration
Inline 6
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
138 BHP @ 5,200 RPM
140 ps @ 5,200 RPM
Peak Torque
150 lb·ft @ 4,000 RPM
203 N·m @ 4,000 RPM
Valvetrain
SOHC
Valves/Cylinder
2 (12v Total)
Fuel Delivery
Injection
Position
Front Engine
Orientation
Longitudinal
Fuel
Petrol
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 Litres

Extra Engine Specs

Extra Engine Specs
Compression Ratio
8.3:1
Bore x Stroke
86 x 79 mm
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.09:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
50 BHP/L
Power/Cylinder
23 BHP
Unitary Capacity
459 cc
BMEP
9.3 Bar
134.4 PSI

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
RWD
Rear-wheel Drive
Gearbox (MT)
5 Gears
Gearbox (AT)
3 Gears
Tyre Sizes
205/70R14
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Trailing-Arm
Front Brakes
Vented Disc
Rear Brakes
Solid Disc

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body Style
Sports Coupé
Doors
3
Seats
2+2
Turning Circle
10.6 m
Kerb Weight
1,285 kg
Gross Weight
1,630 kg
Maximum Payload
345 kg
Length
4,540 mm
Width
1,690 mm
Height
1,300 mm
Wheelbase
2,520 mm

UK Vehicle Tax Cost

Standard
£0
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Performance Rating2
Environment Rating1.7
Practicality Rating1.5

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
City Driving

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