• The Z car was renowned for its powerful engine and sporty drivetrain.gear image by BaSSaBaS from Fotolia.com
  
  The Nissan Z cars are a series of sports car manufactured by Nissan. The first model was introduced in 1969 in Japan and was called the Nissan Fairlady. Since then, the Z car has been popular for its looks, reliability, performance, and affordability, holding the record for most sports cars sold at over 2 million, as of October 2010. Several changes were introduced to both the body style and the engine in 1983.
  
  

General Information

• The 1983 Nissan 280ZX had its engine in the front of the car with all models containing rear-wheel drive. The body and chassis were made of a steel unibody construction and the engine block was cast iron. The original retail price for the car was $14,800, and it weighed 2,875 lb.
  
  

Performance Specifications

• The 280ZX went from zero to 60 mph in 9.7 seconds. In addition, its time to complete the quarter-mile distance was 17.2 seconds and its top speed was rated at 124 mph, according to ConceptCarz.
  
  

Engine Specifications

• The Nissan 280ZX carried a model L28 engine that had six cylinders. The engine was capable of producing 145 horsepower at 5,200 rpm. In addition, it could create 145 ft.-lb. of torque at 4,000 rpm. It was a fuel-injected engine with the patented Bosch L-Jetronic fuel injection system that ran on only gasoline.
  
  

Transmission

• The standard transmission was five-speed manual, with an optional four-speed automatic.