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1982 Datsun 280ZX Turbo 2-Seater 3AT

The 1982 Datsun 280ZX Turbo 2-Seater 3AT is a 180-hp 2.8-liter turbocharged inline-6 with a 3-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $17,494 MSRP.

It makes 180 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and 203 lb-ft of torque.

The 280ZX measures 174.0 inches long on a 91.3-inch wheelbase.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeCoupe
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$17,494 ($58,918 *)
Engine
Engine Type2.8L I6 (L28ET), turbocharged (single Garrett AiResearch TB03, no intercooler), front engine/RWD
Displacement2.8 L
Boost Pressure6.8 psi
Horsepower180 hp @ 5,600 rpm
Torque203 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm (SAE net) rpm
Compression Ratio7.4:1
Injection TypeNissan ECCS (Electronic Concentrated Control System) fuel injection
Drivetrain
Drive TypeRWD
Transmission
Transmission3-speed automatic
Fuel Economy
Tank Capacity21.1 gal
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent, MacPherson struts
Rear SuspensionIndependent, semi-trailing arm (revised design)
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front15 in, four-spoke alloy
Wheels Rear15 in, four-spoke alloy
Dimensions & Weight
Length174 in
Width66.5 in
Height51 in
Wheelbase91.3 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1982 Datsun 280Z.

1 owner complaint to NHTSA for the 1982 Datsun 280Z

Owner Complaints

1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA for the 1982 Datsun 280Z. See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Seat Belts1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Jul 30, 1998 · Seat Belts
“THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR MECHANISM BROKE, CAUSING THE SEAT BELT NOT TO GO INTO THE RETRACTOR MECHANISM AFTER LATCHING BELT INTO BUCKLE. *AK *TT”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1982 DATSUN 280Z. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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