Two-seat rear-wheel-drive homologation fastback coupe · 2.8-liter L28E fuel-injected inline-six (135 hp)
1979 Nissan Z Datsun 280ZX-R Five-speed Manual
The 1979 280ZX-R was a distinct 1,009-car homologation edition with the factory five-speed and rear spoiler package.
Photo: “1979 Datsun 280ZX (S130) hatchback (25684001001)” by Jeremy from Sydney, Australia / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY 2.0. Cropped to 16:9.
Factory configuration
What this model is
- Trim
- Deluxe
- Body style
- Two-seat rear-wheel-drive homologation fastback coupe
- Engine
- 2.8-liter L28E fuel-injected inline-six (135 hp)
- Transmission
- 5-speed manual
- Edition
- 280ZX-R
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| Configuration | Engine | Transmission | Body |
|---|---|---|---|
| Datsun 280ZX Deluxe Four-speed Manual | 2.8-liter L28E fuel-injected inline-six (135 hp) | 4-speed manual | Two-seat rear-wheel-drive fastback coupe |
| Datsun 280ZX Deluxe Five-speed Manual | 2.8-liter L28E fuel-injected inline-six (135 hp) | 5-speed manual | Two-seat rear-wheel-drive fastback coupe |
| Datsun 280ZX Grand Luxury Five-speed Manual | 2.8-liter L28E fuel-injected inline-six (135 hp) | 5-speed manual | Two-seat rear-wheel-drive fastback coupe |
| Datsun 280ZX Deluxe Automatic | 2.8-liter L28E fuel-injected inline-six (135 hp) | 3-speed automatic | Two-seat rear-wheel-drive fastback coupe |
| Datsun 280ZX Grand Luxury Automatic | 2.8-liter L28E fuel-injected inline-six (135 hp) | 3-speed automatic | Two-seat rear-wheel-drive fastback coupe |
| Datsun 280ZX 2+2 Deluxe Five-speed Manual | 2.8-liter L28E fuel-injected inline-six (135 hp) | 5-speed manual | Four-seat 2+2 rear-wheel-drive fastback coupe |
| Datsun 280ZX 2+2 Grand Luxury Five-speed Manual | 2.8-liter L28E fuel-injected inline-six (135 hp) | 5-speed manual | Four-seat 2+2 rear-wheel-drive fastback coupe |
| Datsun 280ZX 2+2 Deluxe Automatic | 2.8-liter L28E fuel-injected inline-six (135 hp) | 3-speed automatic | Four-seat 2+2 rear-wheel-drive fastback coupe |
| Datsun 280ZX 2+2 Grand Luxury Automatic | 2.8-liter L28E fuel-injected inline-six (135 hp) | 3-speed automatic | Four-seat 2+2 rear-wheel-drive fastback coupe |
| Current carDatsun 280ZX-R Five-speed Manual | 2.8-liter L28E fuel-injected inline-six (135 hp) | 5-speed manual | Two-seat rear-wheel-drive homologation fastback coupe |
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What this car needs & when
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- Service topics
- 6
- Scheduled topics
- 5
- Applicability stated
- 6
- Exact references
- 1
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Engine oil and filterView intervals, applicability and sources
Engine oil and filter
Sourced interval available
Source: Datsun — 1979 280ZX U.S. owner's manual maintenance schedule · Owner's manual pp. 53–55 — oil and filter replacement · checked
Fuel filterView intervals, applicability and sources
Fuel filter
Sourced interval available
Source: Datsun — 1979 280ZX U.S. owner's manual maintenance schedule · Owner's manual pp. 53–55 — fuel-filter replacement at 30,000 miles / 24 months · checked
Engine coolantView intervals, applicability and sources
Engine coolant
Sourced interval available
Source: Datsun — 1979 280ZX U.S. owner's manual maintenance schedule · Owner's manual maintenance table — engine coolant replacement at 30,000 miles / 24 months · checked
Engine air-filter elementView intervals, applicability and sources
Engine air-filter element
Sourced interval available
Source: Datsun — 1979 280ZX U.S. owner's manual maintenance schedule · Owner's manual maintenance table — air-cleaner filter replacement at 30,000 miles / 24 months · checked
Spark plugsView intervals, applicability and sources
Spark plugs
Sourced interval available
Source: Datsun — 1979 280ZX U.S. owner's manual maintenance schedule · Owner's manual pp. 53–55 — spark-plug replacement at 15,000 miles / 12 months · checked
Engine oil and fuel filters — catalog fitmentView intervals, applicability and sources
Engine oil and fuel filters — catalog fitment
Exact reference available
Baldwin B120 / BF1105
This manufacturer application record establishes replacement-filter fitment only; it does not establish service intervals or a complete maintenance schedule.
Source: Baldwin Filters — Automotive Applications catalog (2017) · Printed catalog page 710, Nissan 1979 280ZX 6-2753cc (2.8L) FI row(s) · checked
Verified ordering references
- Validated equivalentBaldwin B120
Qty. 1 · Engine lubricating-oil filter · catalog-listed
Cataloged for the 1979 280ZX application shown; confirm the installed engine, component, and dimensions.
Catalog: Baldwin Filters — Automotive Applications catalog (2017) · Printed catalog page 710, Nissan 1979 280ZX 6-2753cc (2.8L) FI row — Lube — B120 · checked
Search this part on Amazon - Validated equivalentBaldwin BF1105
Qty. 1 · Fuel filter · catalog-listed
Cataloged for the 1979 280ZX application shown; confirm the installed engine, component, and dimensions.
Catalog: Baldwin Filters — Automotive Applications catalog (2017) · Printed catalog page 710, Nissan 1979 280ZX 6-2753cc (2.8L) FI row — Fuel — BF1105 · checked
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Other 1979 configurations
- Datsun 280ZX Deluxe Four-speed Manual
- Datsun 280ZX Deluxe Five-speed Manual
- Datsun 280ZX Grand Luxury Five-speed Manual
- Datsun 280ZX Deluxe Automatic
- Datsun 280ZX Grand Luxury Automatic
- Datsun 280ZX 2+2 Deluxe Five-speed Manual
- Datsun 280ZX 2+2 Grand Luxury Five-speed Manual
- Datsun 280ZX 2+2 Deluxe Automatic
- Datsun 280ZX 2+2 Grand Luxury Automatic