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$14,450
1983 Datsun 280ZX
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$14,450
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Summary:
Used 1983 Datsun 280ZX
Location:
Staunton, IL
Description:
Available now is this awesome 1983 Datsun 280zx dressed in all redwith black trim accents. This Japanese icon is powered by the L28Eis the enlarged 2,753 cc (2.8 L; 168.0 cu in) inline 6-cylinderengine mated to a proper 5-speed manual gearbox. The interior isfinished in a black and grey two-tone color pattern and in verygood overall condition for the age. The original stereo head unitis present, but sound comes from an aftermarket stereo mounted inthe glove compartment. The 280ZX was a complete redesign, retainingonly the L28 inline-six engine and other driveline components fromthe 280Z. Both two-seat and four-seat (2+2) designs were offered.Compared to the more overtly sporting earlier models, the 280ZX wasa much softer, heavier car, with less focus on driving and more ondriver comfort and refinement. Softer suspension, better soundinsulation, more comfortable seats, and ample equipment includinghigh-end audio systems defined the new ZX. In the spirit of thetimes, emissions controls and aerodynamics were markedly improvedover the first generation Z-cars, while weight was down somewhat aslong as the buyer did not pick much from the very long optionslist. The exterior design was evolutionary, less rounded and withbetter integrated safety bumpers. Many parts, including therear-axle and the power steering came from the Datsun 810 luxurysedan. Most of the design effort went into the entirely differentand much more modern interior. Nissan gave the 280ZX a facelift in1982, with revised NACA ducting in the hood, new alloy wheels(fourteen inch six-spoke alloys for non-turbo models, and fifteeninch four-spoke alloys for turbo models), a revised B-pillargarnish, new pin-stripe style tail-lights, and rubber bumperover-riders replaced the earlier model's chrome and rubber items.The bumpers were now also body coloured and wrapped around further.Interior changes were minor but included new seat trim styling. The1982 model also was the first to offer the popular voice warningsystem, which warned the driver when the headlights were left onafter the vehicle was turned off, if the parking brake was on whilethe vehicle was in motion, and many others. This facelifted modelhas since come to be called the Series II 280ZX. Power steeringbecame standard equipment with a new rack-and-pinion system, ratherthan recirculating ball. Changes were made to the rear suspensionlayout, which also meant the exhaust pipe now exited from the left,rather than right-hand side. The rear brake calipers and rotorswere also changed and the drive shafts (half shafts) were upgradedfrom universal joints to constant velocity joints on certainmodels. As in 1981 both turbo and naturally aspirated engines wereoffered, but non-turbo cars now used the uprated L20E for theJapanese market or the L28E for the export market, which on the 2.8L version, due to increased compression, were rated at 145 hp (108kW) rather than the earlier engine's 135 hp (101 kW). The naturallyaspirated 1982 Datsun 280ZX boasted a 0-60 mph time of 9.1 seconds,1.2 seconds slower than the Corvette of the same year. The (USmarket only) 280ZX Turbo was offered with a manual transmission;this was a Borg-Warner T-5 five-speed model. This was one of thefirst Nissan and Japanese car in general which used a non-Japanesetransmission; the T-5 was also used in the GM F-bodies and FordMustang in addition to numerous other American domestic vehicles.The T-5 was only available in 1982 and 1983 after which springrates and sway bars were revised, which largely addressed thehandling nervousness of the early 280ZX Turbo, and reviewsconfirmed that the 1982 280ZX Turbo was the most sporting Z-carsince the original 240Z of 1970. The 280ZX proved successful invarious classes of racing, particularly in the US. Significantresults include: 1979 SCCA C Production Category (Bob Sharp Racing280ZX)[5] 1979 and 1980 IMSA GTU Championship (Electramotive Da
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