| Nissan S130 | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Nissan |
| Also called | Datsun 280ZX Nissan Fairlady Z |
| Production | June 1978–1983 |
| Assembly | Japan: Hiratsuka, Kanagawa (Nissan Shatai Plant) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Sports car/Grand tourer |
| Body style | 3-door fastback |
| Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive |
| 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 Fairlady Z (S30) |
| Successor | Nissan 300ZX (Z31) |
The Nissan S130 is a sports coupé produced by Nissan in Japan from 1978 until 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 Fairlady Z (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.