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1983 Datsun 280ZX 2-Seater 5MT

The 1983 Datsun 280ZX 2-Seater 5MT is a 145-hp 2.8-liter inline-6 with a 5-speed manual and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $14,994 MSRP.

It makes 145 horsepower.

The 280ZX measures 174.0 inches long on a 91.3-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,824 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeCoupe
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$14,994 ($48,926 *)
Engine
Engine Type2.8L I6 (L28E), naturally aspirated, front engine/RWD
Displacement2.8 L
Horsepower145 hp
Drivetrain
Drive TypeRWD
Transmission
Transmission5-speed manual
Fuel Economy
Tank Capacity21.1 gal
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent, MacPherson struts
Rear SuspensionIndependent, semi-trailing arm (revised design)
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front14 in, six-spoke alloy
Wheels Rear14 in, six-spoke alloy
Dimensions & Weight
Length174 in
Width66.5 in
Height51 in
Wheelbase91.3 in
Curb Weight2,824 lbs
* 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 1983 Datsun 280Z.

1 owner complaint to NHTSA for the 1983 Datsun 280Z

Owner Complaints

1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA for the 1983 Datsun 280Z (1 mention a crash, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Tires1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Apr 9, 2001 · Tires Crash 1 injury
“SS10, P205/60R15, DOT UNKNOWN, REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT ON A 1983, DATSUN 280 ZX, WITH 17000 MILES. DRIVER'S FRONT TIRE HAD A BLOWOUT, VEHICLE ROLLED TWICE, TIRE SHREDDED. *AK DRIVER WAS INJURED IN…”

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 1983 DATSUN 280Z. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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