The controversial second-generation of the Nissan Z. The Datsun 280zx was bigger, heavier, and offered a turbo.. Here's everything you need to know.
The 280zx was different than the earlier Datsun Z's. After a decade of being worn down by government regulations, the car needed an upgrade. The new Datsun would be much more luxurious than its predecessors, even to the point of sacrificing some of the Z's signature handling finesse.
The new 280zx sat on the S130 chassis and was powered by the same engine as the previous 280z, the Nissan L28 inline 6. The new body was quite aerodynamic for the time and Nissan would come to offer a factory turbocharger for those needing a true performance Z Car.
The 280zx would end up being the last Z under the Datsun name, over the next few weeks we'll be covering every singlegeneration of the Nissan Z, so make sure to like and subscribe to The Left Pedal for more!