1981 Datsun 280ZX Turbo

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Rank: #2

Class: Cars Under $30K

0-60 Time: 7.4 seconds

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Ranked at #2, the 1981 Datsun 280ZX Turbo races 0-60 mph in 7.4 seconds. Sports cars that fall within this range of acceleration are categorized as Spirited Cars.

It falls behind the #1 ranked 1976 Datsun B210 Racer by 0.7 seconds and pulls ahead of the #3 ranked 1970 Datsun 240Z by 1.3 seconds.

Before getting in the driver's seat of one of these cars and punching the gas, you should know where you stand. In a race from 0-60 mph between 1981 Datsun 280ZX Turbo vs. 1970 Datsun 240Z, you would WIN by 1.3 seconds!

If you are thinking about going head to head with another Datsun, make sure you know your competition. Find out where your car ranks against the top 10 fastest cars from 1981.

Vehicle information

Year: 1981

Make: Datsun

Model: 280ZX Turbo

Engine: I-6 turbocharged

Horsepower: 180

Torque: 203

Transmission: 3A

Curb Weight: 2995

City MPG:

Highway MPG: 21.5

MSRP: $16,660

Performance statistics

Tags:

Class: Spirited Cars

Rank: #458

Best 0-60 Time: 7.4 seconds

Best ¼ Mile: 15.6 seconds

@ speed: 88.0 mph

Best Top Speed: 129.0 mph

Best Skid Pad: 0.8 G

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