Two-seat rear-wheel-drive fastback coupe · 2.8-liter L28E fuel-injected inline-six (135 hp)

1980 Nissan Z Datsun 280ZX 10th Anniversary Edition Five-speed Manual

Nissan's 3,000-car 10th Anniversary Edition used the Grand Luxury T-bar package and was built with this five-speed manual transmission.

Exact 1980 Z reference photograph; exact configuration not verified ·

Photo: “1980 Nissan Fairlady Z (33924727570)” by Riley from Christchurch, New Zealand / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY 2.0. Cropped to 16:9.

Factory configuration

What this model is

Trim: Grand Luxury
Body style: Two-seat rear-wheel-drive fastback coupe
Engine: 2.8-liter L28E fuel-injected inline-six (135 hp)
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Edition: 10th Anniversary Edition

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1980 Nissan Z: documented configuration differences
Configuration	Engine	Transmission	Body
Current carDatsun 280ZX 10th Anniversary Edition 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 Grand Luxury T-bar Roof 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 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 T-bar Roof Automatic	2.8-liter L28E fuel-injected inline-six (135 hp)	3-speed automatic	Two-seat rear-wheel-drive fastback coupe
Datsun 280ZX 10th Anniversary Edition Automatic	2.8-liter L28E fuel-injected inline-six (135 hp)	3-speed automatic	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 Deluxe T-bar Roof 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 Deluxe T-bar Roof 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 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 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

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Applicability stated: 5
Exact references: 1

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Engine oil and filterView intervals, applicability and sources
Engine oil and filter
Sourced interval available
Applies to: 1980 · United States
Published interval: 7,500 mi / 12,000 km / 6 months · Normal service; 3,000 miles / 3 months under the manual's severe-use conditions.
Source: Datsun — 1980 280ZX U.S. owner's manual maintenance schedule · Owner's manual pp. 56–59 — oil and filter replacement · checked 2026-08-24
Engine coolantView intervals, applicability and sources
Engine coolant
Sourced interval available
Applies to: 1980 · United States
Published interval: 30,000 mi / 48,000 km / 24 months · Whichever comes first.
Source: Datsun — 1980 280ZX U.S. owner's manual maintenance schedule · Owner's manual maintenance table — engine coolant replacement at 30,000 miles / 24 months · checked 2026-08-24
Engine air-filter elementView intervals, applicability and sources
Engine air-filter element
Sourced interval available
Applies to: 1980 · United States
Published interval: 30,000 mi / 48,000 km / 24 months · Normal driving; service more often in dusty conditions.
Source: Datsun — 1980 280ZX U.S. owner's manual maintenance schedule · Owner's manual maintenance table — air-cleaner filter replacement at 30,000 miles / 24 months · checked 2026-08-24
Spark plugsView intervals, applicability and sources
Spark plugs
Sourced interval available
Applies to: 1980 · United States
Published interval: 30,000 mi / 48,000 km / 24 months · Whichever comes first.
Source: Datsun — 1980 280ZX U.S. owner's manual maintenance schedule · Owner's manual maintenance table — spark-plug replacement at 30,000 miles / 24 months · checked 2026-08-24
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.
Applies to: 1980 · L28E · United States · The catalog table publishes the L28E application; confirm the engine and installed filters before ordering.
Source: Baldwin Filters — Automotive Applications catalog (2017) · Printed catalog page 460, Nissan 1980 280ZX 6-2753cc (2.8L) FI row(s) · checked 2026-08-31
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- Validated equivalentBaldwin B120
  Qty. 1 · Engine lubricating-oil filter · catalog-listed
  Cataloged for the 1980 280ZX application shown; confirm the installed engine, component, and dimensions.
  Catalog: Baldwin Filters — Automotive Applications catalog (2017) · Printed catalog page 460, Nissan 1980 280ZX 6-2753cc (2.8L) FI row — Lube — B120 · checked 2026-08-30
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- Validated equivalentBaldwin BF1105
  Qty. 1 · Fuel filter · catalog-listed
  Cataloged for the 1980 280ZX application shown; confirm the installed engine, component, and dimensions.
  Catalog: Baldwin Filters — Automotive Applications catalog (2017) · Printed catalog page 460, Nissan 1980 280ZX 6-2753cc (2.8L) FI row — Fuel — BF1105 · checked 2026-08-30
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