1981 Nissan 280ZX Reviews, Pricing & Specs
What owners say
"Overall, owners of the 1981 Nissan 280ZX praise its performance, comfort, and nostalgic appeal. Many love the powerful turbo engine and how well it handles on the road, often outpacing other sports cars. Comfort features like power windows and t-tops are also highlighted as favorites. However, some drivers mention that while the acceleration is impressive, the brakes could use improvement for better performance. A few also noted a desire for even more power and a tighter suspension for enhanced driving enjoyment."
i had the 280zx turbo.. straight 6 with Garrett T3 turbo at 13psi boost.. i loved this car so much.. it hugs the road and peels out with no effort... this car was a beast and i used to spank the crap out of mustangs and camaros v8s.. this car only weighed just over 2000 lbs and would fly.. 150mph is pretty intense.. and that wasnt even redline.. 2.454 Rear diff. made burnouts a breeze!
February 5, 2008My "other" car is a 1981 Datsun 280zx turbo. Great, luxury sports car with lots of get up and go. Comes completely loaded, power windows, mirrors, t-tops. Not bad for a 28-year old car. They just don't build cars like these anymore.
April 12, 2010first off this car is 30 years old and i'd have it over most cars today. it's got the whole package. it's fun to drive, not horrible on gas, and surprisingly comfortable. the acceleration is really nice not to mention it handles the turns like it was on rails. the brakes could be better, but overall they do the job pretty well. the only things this car would need are more power and a tighter suspension just for that extra bit of oomph when you put your foot down
December 25, 2010What owners say
i had the 280zx turbo.. straight 6 with Garrett T3 turbo at 13psi boost.. i loved this car so much.. it hugs the road and peels out with no effort... this car was a beast and i used to spank the crap out of mustangs and camaros v8s.. this car only weighed just over 2000 lbs and would fly.. 150mph is pretty intense.. and that wasnt even redline.. 2.454 Rear diff. made burnouts a breeze!
February 5, 2008My "other" car is a 1981 Datsun 280zx turbo. Great, luxury sports car with lots of get up and go. Comes completely loaded, power windows, mirrors, t-tops. Not bad for a 28-year old car. They just don't build cars like these anymore.
April 12, 2010first off this car is 30 years old and i'd have it over most cars today. it's got the whole package. it's fun to drive, not horrible on gas, and surprisingly comfortable. the acceleration is really nice not to mention it handles the turns like it was on rails. the brakes could be better, but overall they do the job pretty well. the only things this car would need are more power and a tighter suspension just for that extra bit of oomph when you put your foot down
December 25, 2010I love my Z! It is the rare 1981 1/2 280zx turbo. it is automatic with t-tops and fuel injection. it also has power mirrors and windows. I has treated me well these past 12 years! I love Z's!
May 5, 2009
