1979 Datsun 280 ZX Specifications

Specifications: 1979 Datsun 280 ZX

Specifications: 1979 Datsun 280 ZX

General Vehicle Specifications

Manufacturer:

Country of Origin:

Japan

Designer:

n/a

Years of Manufacture:

1979

Date of Introduction:

n/a

Number Built:

n/a

Price at Introduction:

n/a

Models:

n/a

To Identify:

n/a

RAC Rating:

27.5

Body

Body Type:

Fixed-head Coupe

No. of Doors:

3

Front Track:

1395 mm, 54.9 in

Rear Track:

1390 mm, 54.7 in

Dimensions and Weight

Total Length:

4540 mm, 178.7 in

Total Width:

1690 mm, 66.5 in

Height at Kerb Weight:

1300 mm, 51.2 in

Wheelbase:

2520 mm, 99.2 in

Length Wheelbase Ratio:

1.8

Ground Clearance:

n/a

Kerb Weight:

1272 Kg, 2804 Lb

Weight Distribution (Front):

50.00 %

Engine

Capacity:

2.8 Litre, 2753cc (167.998 cu in)

Type:

6 Cylinder, Single Overhead Camshaft, 2 Valves Per Cylinder, 12 Valves in Total

Configuration:

Front, Longitudinal

Sump:

n/a

Fuel System:

Bosch Fuel Injection

Head:

n/a

Bore & Stroke:

86.00 mm × 79.00 mm, 3.39 in × 3.11 in

Bore/stroke Ratio:

1.09

Power:

141.9 PS (140 bhp) (104.4 kW) @ 5200 rpm

Specific Output :

50.9 bhp per litre, 0.83 bhp per cubic inch

Torque:

202.0 Nm (149 ft·lb) (20.6 kgm) @ 4000 rpm

Specific Torque:

73.37 Nm/litre

Bmep:

922.1 kPa (133.7 psi)

Compression Ratio:

8.30:1

Fuel Capacity:

n/a

Unitary Capacity:

458.83cc per cylinder

Coolant:

Water

Intercooler:

n/a

Aspiration:

Normal

Compressor Type:

n/a

Ignition and Electrical:

n/a

Exhaust:

n/a

Catalytic Converter:

No

Main Bearings:

n/a

Transmission / Gear Box

Transmission:

5 Speed Manual Transmission

Manual, 4 speed floor mounted:

n/a

Automatic, 3 speed floor mounted T-Bar:

n/a

Final drive ratio:

3.70

Drive:

Rear Wheel Drive

Performance

0-50 mph (80 km/h):

n/a

0-60 mph (100 km/h):

8.30 s

0-100 mph (161 km/h):

n/a

Standing ¼ mile:

n/a

Standing Km:

n/a

Top speed:

188 km/h (117 mph)

Fuel Consumption:

n/a

CO2 Emissions:

n/a

Power-to-weight:

110.06 bhp/ton

Steering and Brakes

Brake Type:

Ventilated Front Disc Brakes / Disc Rear

Front:

n/a

Rear:

n/a

Park Brake:

n/a

Steering:

Recirculating Ball Steering (Power Assisted)

Top Gear Ratio:

0.86

Turning Circle:

n/a

Suspension, Wheels and Tyres

Front Suspension:

Independent, Macpherson Strut, Coil Springs .

Rear Suspension:

Independent, Semi-Trailing Arm, Coil Springs .

Wheels:

Front:

n/a

Rear:

n/a

Tyres :

Front:

n/a

Rear:

n/a

Interior

Instruments:

n/a

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