Four-seat 2+2 rear-wheel-drive fastback coupe · 2.8-liter L28E fuel-injected inline-six (135 hp)
1980 Nissan Z Datsun 280ZX 2+2 Deluxe Automatic
Nissan's 1980 U.S. factory model-variation table separately identifies this body, grade, roof, and transmission combination.

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
- Deluxe
- Body style
- Four-seat 2+2 rear-wheel-drive fastback coupe
- Engine
- 2.8-liter L28E fuel-injected inline-six (135 hp)
- Transmission
- 3-speed automatic
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Compare 12 related configurations — current car marked
| Configuration | Engine | Transmission | Body |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current carDatsun 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 |
Configuration-specific ownership
Maintenance for this exact configuration
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Service desk
What this car needs & when
Use this as a service-planning checklist for 1980 Nissan Z Datsun 280ZX 2+2 Deluxe Automatic. Start with the interval, confirm which engine or configuration you have, then use an exact ordering reference when one is verified.
- Service topics
- 5
- Scheduled topics
- 4
- 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
Source: Datsun — 1980 280ZX U.S. owner's manual maintenance schedule · Owner's manual pp. 56–59 — oil and filter replacement · checked
Engine coolantView intervals, applicability and sources
Engine coolant
Sourced interval available
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
Engine air-filter elementView intervals, applicability and sources
Engine air-filter element
Sourced interval available
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
Spark plugsView intervals, applicability and sources
Spark plugs
Sourced interval available
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
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 460, Nissan 1980 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 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
Search this part on Amazon - 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
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Sources
Other 1980 configurations
- Datsun 280ZX Deluxe Five-speed Manual
- Datsun 280ZX Deluxe Automatic
- Datsun 280ZX Grand Luxury Five-speed Manual
- 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 Grand Luxury Automatic
- Datsun 280ZX Deluxe T-bar Roof Five-speed Manual
- Datsun 280ZX Deluxe T-bar Roof Automatic
- Datsun 280ZX Grand Luxury T-bar Roof Five-speed Manual
- Datsun 280ZX Grand Luxury T-bar Roof Automatic
- Datsun 280ZX 10th Anniversary Edition Five-speed Manual
- Datsun 280ZX 10th Anniversary Edition Automatic