Datsun 280Z S30

280Z · 1975–1978 · 4 model years · 8 trims

Datsun 280Z (S30) – front Unverified
Photo: 1976 Datsun 280Z, front 6.16.19 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
All photo credits
  1. Photo: 1976 Datsun 280Z, front 6.16.19 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: Datsun 280Z arriving Schaffen-Diest in 2015 by Charles01, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: 1977 Datsun 280Z, blue, front right side, Carmody Middle School Car Show 2026-09-17 by Xnatedawgx, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: 1978 Datsun 280Z 2-seater in Light Blue Metallic, rear left by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: Datsun 280Z interior (6963228028) by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
All Datsun 280Z generations

Trims by model year

Trim Engine HP Torque Transmission Drive
1978
2+2 4MT L28E 2.8L SOHC I6 149 163 lb-ft 4-Speed Manual RWD
2+2 5MT L28E 2.8L SOHC I6 149 163 lb-ft 5-Speed Manual RWD
2+2 AT L28E 2.8L SOHC I6 149 163 lb-ft 3-Speed Automatic RWD
2-Seat 4MT L28E 2.8L SOHC I6 149 163 lb-ft 4-Speed Manual RWD
2-Seat 5MT L28E 2.8L SOHC I6 149 163 lb-ft 5-Speed Manual RWD
2-Seat AT L28E 2.8L SOHC I6 149 163 lb-ft 3-Speed Automatic RWD
1977
2+2 4MT L28E 2.8L SOHC I6 149 163 lb-ft 4-Speed Manual RWD
2+2 5MT L28E 2.8L SOHC I6 149 163 lb-ft 5-Speed Manual RWD
2+2 AT L28E 2.8L SOHC I6 149 163 lb-ft 3-Speed Automatic RWD
2-Seat 4MT L28E 2.8L SOHC I6 149 163 lb-ft 4-Speed Manual RWD
2-Seat 5MT L28E 2.8L SOHC I6 149 163 lb-ft 5-Speed Manual RWD
2-Seat AT L28E 2.8L SOHC I6 149 163 lb-ft 3-Speed Automatic RWD
1976
2+2 AT L28E 2.8L SOHC I6 149 163 lb-ft 3-Speed Automatic RWD
2+2 MT L28E 2.8L SOHC I6 149 163 lb-ft 4-Speed Manual RWD
2-Seat AT L28E 2.8L SOHC I6 149 163 lb-ft 3-Speed Automatic RWD
2-Seat MT L28E 2.8L SOHC I6 149 163 lb-ft 4-Speed Manual RWD
1975
2+2 AT L28E 2.8L SOHC I6 149 163 lb-ft 3-Speed Automatic RWD
2+2 MT L28E 2.8L SOHC I6 149 163 lb-ft 4-Speed Manual RWD
2-Seat AT L28E 2.8L SOHC I6 149 163 lb-ft 3-Speed Automatic RWD
2-Seat MT L28E 2.8L SOHC I6 149 163 lb-ft 4-Speed Manual RWD

Safety & recalls by model year

No NHTSA data available for this generation.

US-market data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), matched by model year, make and model; the year link opens the full recall list and star ratings.