Nissan S130

Nissan S130
1982 Datsun 280ZX (Europe)
Overview
Manufacturer	Nissan
Also called	Datsun 280ZX Nissan Fairlady Z
Production	1976–1983
Assembly	Hiratsuka, Kanagawa, Japan (Nissan Shatai Plant)
Body and chassis
Class	Sports car/Grand tourer
Body style	3-door fastback
Layout	FR layout
Powertrain
Engine	2.0 L L20E I6 2.0 L L20ET turbo I6 2.8 L L28E I6 2.8 L L28ET turbo I6
Transmission	4-speed manual 5-speed manual 5-speed Borg-Warner T-5 manual 3-speed Jatco 3N71B automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,320 mm (91.3 in) 2-seater 2,520 mm (99.2 in) 2+2
Length	4,420 mm (174.0 in) 2-seater 4,620 mm (181.9 in) 2+2
Width	1,690 mm (66.5 in)
Height	1,295 mm (51.0 in) 2-seater 1,305 mm (51.4 in) 2+2
Curb weight	1,281 kg (2,824 lb) 2-seater 1,356 kg (2,989 lb) 2+2
Chronology
Predecessor	Nissan S30 (260Z/280Z)
Successor	Nissan 300ZX (Z31)

The Nissan S130 is a sports coupé produced by Nissan in Japan from 1978 to 1983. It was sold as the Datsun 280ZX, Nissan Fairlady Z and Nissan Fairlady 280Z, depending on the market. In Japan, it was exclusive to Nissan Bluebird Store locations. It was the second generation Z-car, replacing the Nissan S30 in late 1978. The 280ZX was the first time the "by Nissan" subscript was badged alongside the Datsun logo, along with Nissan trucks. The 280ZX was Motor Trend's import car of the year for 1979. The 280ZX was replaced by the Nissan 300ZX in 1984.

The 280ZX was a complete redesign, retaining only the L28 inline-6 engine and other driveline components from the 280Z. Both two-seat and four-seat (2+2) designs were offered.

With a focus on the oil crisis of the late 1970s, Nissan improved fuel economy, emissions, and aerodynamics over the first generation Z-cars. In addition, high-end audio systems were standard.

The 280ZX adopted suspension similar to that of the concurrent Bluebird 910, with MacPherson struts in front and semi-trailing arm independent suspension in the rear. The wheelbase was up from its predecessor (90.7 in or 2,304 mm) to 91.3 in (2,319 mm) for the two-seater.