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Nissan 280ZX Information & History

The Nissan 280ZX was a sporty coupe from the 1980s. It was the second-generation Z-car, replacing the Nissan 260Z in 1979. This generation was replaced by the new Nissan 300ZX in 1984. The 280ZX was Motor Trends Import Car of the Year for 1979.

The 280ZX was a complete re-design, retaining only the L28 engine and other driveline components. A turbo option was introduced, but this still did not bring the 280ZX's stock performance up to the level of the original 240Z.

The 280ZX shared the Nissan 510's platform and suspension, with MacPherson struts in front and trailing arm independent rear. The wheelbase was down from its predecessor at just 91.3 in, and a 2+2 version was offered as well.

The 280ZX was branded in the US market as a DATSUN 280ZX.

A Turbocharged model (180HP L28ET engine) was introduced in 1981. In the US market it was only available with a 3-speed automatic transmisssion for 1981. In 1982 and 1983, the 280ZX Turbo was also available with a Borg-Warner T-5 5-speed manual transmission.

Mass Media

The 280ZX also appeared in the 1980's Transformers series, as the Autobots Bluestreak, Prowl and Smokescreen all transformed into various 280ZXs.

Z-car usually refers to a series of sports cars manufactured by Nissan. Early on they were released under Nissan's Datsun brand name. Starting out in 1969 with the 240Z, the Datsun Z-cars have been popular in Japan (where they are known as the "Fairlady"), the United States, and the United Kingdom. For their good looks and strong performance, they have been remarkably affordable automobiles.

Engines

The first two generations (240Z/260Z/280Z and 280ZX) of Z-car were powered by a Straight-6, (part of the L-series of Nissan engines, which powered most of their vehicles until the early 1980s) with a displacement of 2.4 L in the first incarnation, and increasing to 2.6 L and 2.8 L in the 260Z, and the 280Z and ZX, respectively. Their form was deliberately derived from the 1960s Jaguar E-type.

The second generation, the 280ZX, was a complete re-design, retaining only the L28 engine and other driveline components. A turbo option was introduced, but this still did not bring the 280ZX's stock performance up to the level of the original 240Z.

The third generation, the 300ZX, switched to a 3.0 L V6. Two generations of 300ZX ended in 1996 in the US, but the Z32 model continued in Japan until 1999 with a major design change in 1998. The cost of production was rising too fast for US consumers to be willing to pay, and sales were dwindling, so Nissan limited its 300ZX to Japan.

In the 2003 model year, Nissan reentered the US sports-car market with the 350Z, powered by a 3.5 L V6, and styled in an attempt to create a more modern interpretation of the 240Z's lines.

Reputation

Among Z-cars, the most sought after are the early 240Zs, due to their being unencumbered with emissions regulations, and thus putting out significantly more power than later Z-cars, until the later 300ZXs. In 1998, Nissan even offered restored 240Zs through its dealerships. Also popular is the Twin Turbo Z32.

The first generation of Z-car are known for unusually quick handling, easily comparable to cars such as the Porsche 911, but usually at a much lower price. For those for whom the inline-6 is not enough, V8 conversions are popular. Some companies have even specialized in producing such conversions (like Scarab Engineering, which is no longer in business). Many forums exist for modified cars, http://www.hybridz.org/ being a major one.

The 240Z, and to a lesser degree the 260Z and 280Z, were well-regarded for their light weight and good balance, which contributed to their speed and handling. The 280ZX, while maintaining a similar overall look and drivetrain to the earlier cars, was not as well-regarded due to its increased weight, and the addition of more accessories making it less of a pure sports car. This sentiment continued with the 300ZX. The second generation 300ZX was also thought by many to be overpriced for what it offered.

Nissan has managed to salvage the reputation of the Z-car with the 350Z, however, which is known for its speed and handling, and not just its good looks.

Most Popular Parts For Nissan 280ZX

1979 - 1983 Nissan 280ZX Distributor Cap Brand: Daiichi  Part # F2010-18367 Year Range: 1979 - 1983 Model: 280ZX Application: Distributor Cap Notes: Japanese Category: Nissan Ignition System 1979 - 1983 Nissan 280ZX Exhaust Valve Brand: Japan  Part # NIS037048 Year Range: 1981 - 1983 Model: 280ZX Application: Exhaust Valve Notes: 12/1974 to 6/1978 Category: Nissan Camshaft/Valve Train

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