Nissan · Fairlady Z

Nissan Fairlady Z 2nd generation (S130)

Years
1978–1983
Chassis
S130
Drivetrain
FR
Nissan Fairlady Z 2nd generation (S130)

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Story

It became the 2nd generation in the first full model change, with a slightly larger body that kept the long-nose, short-deck form. Overseas it is known as the "Datsun 280ZX".

Chassis

Width1,690 mmHeight1,295-1,305 mm
Length4,340-4,620 mm
Wheelbase
2,320-2,520mm
Curb weight
1,150-1,520kg

Production plants

  1. Nissan Shatai Shonan Plant

    Hiratsuka, Kanagawa

US import eligibility

Earliest cars
Eligible since August 200325 years after sales began in August 1978
Last cars
Eligible since 200825 years after sales ended in 1983 (month not recorded)

Eligibility depends on each car's month of manufacture on its build plate, not on the sale dates shown here (NHTSA).

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