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Z-car
1981 Datsun
Z-car
Japan
Gasoline
2WD
Coupe
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
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Engine & Performance
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Interior
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Vehicle Details
Year
1981
Make
Datsun
Model
Z-car
Body Style
Coupe
Generation
S130
Seats
4
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 3
5-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
280ZX Turbo
Power (hp)
182 hp
Power (kW)
134 kW
Displacement
2,753 cc
Dimensions
Length
4,540 mm
(178.7 in)
Width
1,690 mm
(66.5 in)
Height
1,300 mm
(51.2 in)
Wheelbase
2,520 mm
(99.2 in)
Engine & Performance
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 3
5-speed
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,395 mm
(54.9 in)
Track, Rear
1,390 mm
(54.7 in)
Turning Circle
10.6 m
Weight
Max Roof Load
100 kg
(220 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Coupé
Equipment
Other Equipment
Normal Roof
Yes
Interior
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Rear Trunk
Volume
235 litres
Volume, Back Seat Collapsed
370 litres
Other
Car Classification
Australian Classification
Sports Car
European Segment
S-Segment
Car.info Classification
Sports Car
Awards
Motor Trend
Import Car of the Year
1979
Z-car
Model
1 variant
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Coupe
Variant
Z-car Standard
1970–1983
Z-car Coupe Generations
2 of 2
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S130
1978–1983
Year
1981
Powertrain
280ZX Turbo
Horsepower
182 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic | Manual, 3 | 5-speed
Gasoline
CoupeCoupe
2WD
Automatic | Manual, 3 | 5-speed
Gasoline