Datsun 280ZX
280ZX · 1979–1983 · 5 model years · 8 trims
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Photo: 1981 Datsun 280ZX GL 2-Seater in Dark Copper, Front Right, 05-21-2023 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1978-83 Nissan(Datsun) 280ZX front NYIAS 2019 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Nissan 280 ZX series 2 2753cc April 1982 by Charles01, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1978-83 Nissan(Datsun) 280ZX rear NYIAS 2019 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1980 Datsun 280ZX 10th Anniversary in Red and Black; interior by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
All photo credits
- Photo: 1981 Datsun 280ZX GL 2-Seater in Dark Copper, Front Right, 05-21-2023 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1978-83 Nissan(Datsun) 280ZX front NYIAS 2019 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Nissan 280 ZX series 2 2753cc April 1982 by Charles01, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1978-83 Nissan(Datsun) 280ZX rear NYIAS 2019 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1980 Datsun 280ZX 10th Anniversary in Red and Black; interior by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Trims by model year
| Trim | Engine | HP | Torque | Transmission | Drive | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | ||||||
| 2-Seater 3AT · Coupe | 2.8L I6 (L28E), naturally aspirated, front engine/RWD | 145 | — | 3-speed automatic | RWD | $14,994 |
| 2-Seater 5MT · Coupe | 2.8L I6 (L28E), naturally aspirated, front engine/RWD | 145 | — | 5-speed manual | RWD | $14,994 |
| 2+2 3AT · Coupe | 2.8L I6 (L28E), naturally aspirated, front engine/RWD | 145 | — | 3-speed automatic | RWD | $15,994 |
| 2+2 5MT · Coupe | 2.8L I6 (L28E), naturally aspirated, front engine/RWD | 145 | — | 5-speed manual | RWD | $15,994 |
| Turbo 2-Seater 3AT · Coupe | 2.8L I6 (L28ET), turbocharged (single Garrett AiResearch TB03, no intercooler), front engine/RWD | 180 | 203 lb-ft | 3-speed automatic | RWD | $17,794 |
| Turbo 2-Seater 5MT · Coupe | 2.8L I6 (L28ET), turbocharged (single Garrett AiResearch TB03, no intercooler), front engine/RWD | 180 | 203 lb-ft | 5-speed manual (Borg-Warner T-5) | RWD | $17,794 |
| Turbo 2+2 3AT · Coupe | 2.8L I6 (L28ET), turbocharged (single Garrett AiResearch TB03, no intercooler), front engine/RWD | 180 | 203 lb-ft | 3-speed automatic | RWD | $18,794 |
| Turbo 2+2 5MT · Coupe | 2.8L I6 (L28ET), turbocharged (single Garrett AiResearch TB03, no intercooler), front engine/RWD | 180 | 203 lb-ft | 5-speed manual (Borg-Warner T-5) | RWD | $18,794 |
| 1982 | ||||||
| 2-Seater 3AT · Coupe | 2.8L I6 (L28E), naturally aspirated, front engine/RWD | 145 | — | 3-speed automatic | RWD | $14,694 |
| 2-Seater 5MT · Coupe | 2.8L I6 (L28E), naturally aspirated, front engine/RWD | 145 | — | 5-speed manual | RWD | $14,694 |
| 2+2 3AT · Coupe | 2.8L I6 (L28E), naturally aspirated, front engine/RWD | 145 | — | 3-speed automatic | RWD | $15,694 |
| 2+2 5MT · Coupe | 2.8L I6 (L28E), naturally aspirated, front engine/RWD | 145 | — | 5-speed manual | RWD | $15,694 |
| Turbo 2-Seater 3AT · Coupe | 2.8L I6 (L28ET), turbocharged (single Garrett AiResearch TB03, no intercooler), front engine/RWD | 180 | 203 lb-ft | 3-speed automatic | RWD | $17,494 |
| Turbo 2-Seater 5MT · Coupe | 2.8L I6 (L28ET), turbocharged (single Garrett AiResearch TB03, no intercooler), front engine/RWD | 180 | 203 lb-ft | 5-speed manual (Borg-Warner T-5) | RWD | $17,494 |
| Turbo 2+2 3AT · Coupe | 2.8L I6 (L28ET), turbocharged (single Garrett AiResearch TB03, no intercooler), front engine/RWD | 180 | 203 lb-ft | 3-speed automatic | RWD | $18,494 |
| Turbo 2+2 5MT · Coupe | 2.8L I6 (L28ET), turbocharged (single Garrett AiResearch TB03, no intercooler), front engine/RWD | 180 | 203 lb-ft | 5-speed manual (Borg-Warner T-5) | RWD | $18,494 |
| 1981 | ||||||
| 2-Seater 3AT | 2.8L I6 (L28E), naturally aspirated, front engine/RWD | 135 | — | 3-speed automatic | RWD | $11,494 |
| 2-Seater 5MT | 2.8L I6 (L28E), naturally aspirated, front engine/RWD | 135 | — | 5-speed manual | RWD | $11,494 |
| 2+2 3AT | 2.8L I6 (L28E), naturally aspirated, front engine/RWD | 135 | — | 3-speed automatic | RWD | $15,144 |
| 2+2 5MT | 2.8L I6 (L28E), naturally aspirated, front engine/RWD | 135 | — | 5-speed manual | RWD | $15,144 |
| Turbo 2-Seater 3AT | 2.8L I6 (L28ET), turbocharged (single Garrett AiResearch TB03, no intercooler), front engine/RWD | 180 | 203 lb-ft | 3-speed automatic | RWD | $17,194 |
| Turbo 2+2 3AT | 2.8L I6 (L28ET), turbocharged (single Garrett AiResearch TB03, no intercooler), front engine/RWD | 180 | 203 lb-ft | 3-speed automatic | RWD | — |
| 1980 | ||||||
| 2+2 3AT · Coupe | 2.8L I6 (L28E), naturally aspirated, front engine/RWD | 135 | — | 3-speed automatic | RWD | — |
| 2+2 5MT · Coupe | 2.8L I6 (L28E), naturally aspirated, front engine/RWD | 135 | — | 5-speed manual | RWD | — |
| 2-Seater 3AT · Coupe | 2.8L I6 (L28E), naturally aspirated, front engine/RWD | 135 | — | 3-speed automatic | RWD | — |
| 2-Seater 5MT · Coupe | 2.8L I6 (L28E), naturally aspirated, front engine/RWD | 135 | — | 5-speed manual | RWD | — |
| 1979 | ||||||
| 2+2 3AT · Coupe | 2.8L I6 (L28E), naturally aspirated, front engine/RWD | 135 | — | 3-speed automatic | RWD | — |
| 2+2 5MT · Coupe | 2.8L I6 (L28E), naturally aspirated, front engine/RWD | 135 | — | 5-speed manual | RWD | — |
| 2-Seater 3AT · Coupe | 2.8L I6 (L28E), naturally aspirated, front engine/RWD | 135 | — | 3-speed automatic | RWD | — |
| 2-Seater 5MT · Coupe | 2.8L I6 (L28E), naturally aspirated, front engine/RWD | 135 | — | 5-speed manual | RWD | — |
Safety & recalls by model year
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.