# 179 FTL - 1981 Datsun 280ZX 2.8 L I6 L28E 5-speed manual
The Datsun 280ZX is a sports car manufactured by Nissan Motor Company from 1978 to 1983 The 1981 model year marked the year turbo 280ZX was introduced able to go from 0 to 60 mph in about 7 5 seconds, the 1981 280ZX was the fastest Japanese import car in the US market A loaded non turbo engine was also available, but lacked the power of the supercharged model.
Engine choices include a new L28ET turbo rated at 180 hp at 5,600 rpm and 203 lb -ft at 2800 rpm The L28ET used a single Garrett turbocharger AiResearch TB03 internal control valve Boost was limited to June 8 psi A 2 8 liters non L28E turbo engine was also available the engine was a carry from the previous year, as well as flat-head pistons and high quench head which raised the compression ratio to the engine 8 8 1 comprises also a greater volume of oil pump and an automatic transmission oil cooler models.
280ZXs turbocharged were equipped with automatic transmissions with three speeds that the additional engine torque is a concern for the manual transmission and five non-supercharged Nissan models speeds could be ordered with a manual or automatic transmission.
The turbo 280ZX was capable of 0 to 60 mph time of 7 5 seconds and can reach a top speed of 130 mph at the time of its release in the US market, the 280ZX Turbo was the fastest Japanese import into the US market normally aspirated 280ZX wasn t far behind the model supercharged by a 0 to 60 mph time of 7 to 8 seconds.
1981 280ZX is an aerodynamic sports car, two-seater designed for T-bar roof panels of high-speed stability could be removed and stored at the rear of the car.
choice of trim levels were a basic package and a Grand Luxe GL, which included a number of options, including standard leather seats were all 280ZXs power windows, stereo system with four speakers, electrically mirrors adjustable distance, speed controller and velor upholstery.
The 280ZX is a second generation Z-car, replacing the Datsun 280Z The 1981 models have emerged with a revised MacPherson strut suspension at the front and rear semi-independent link rear The measuring wheelbase 91 3 inches with an overall length of 174 inches 0 response to complaints test route the year before, the rear brakes are disc past the drum were two types of steering rack and pinion manual available or recirculating ball power.
A total of 73.177 280ZXs were manufactured in 1981 a turbo 280Z well equipped sold for 16999.
Specifications for a 1981 Datsun 280ZX eHow, 1981 Datsun 280ZX, fastest Japanese import.