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Nissan Fairlady Z Sports

(1979 model)





units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)NissanIssued from1979
ModelFairlady Z SportsIssued until
SerieFairladyNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerNissan Motor Co. Ltd.CountryJP,UK

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors3
Bodywork typefixed-head coupéNumber of seats2
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
  Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4340 mm / 170.9 in / 170.9 inGround clearance150 mm / 5.9 in / 5.9 in
Width1690 mm / 66.5 in / 66.5 inLength/wheelbase ratio1.87
Height1295 mm / 51.0 in / 51.0 inTotal (curb) weight1175 kg / 2590 lb / 2590 lb
Wheelbase2320 mm / 91.3 in / 91.3 inDry weight
Track front1385 mm / 54.5 in / 54.5 inWeight distribution (front)
Track rear1385 mm / 54.5 in / 54.5 inFuel capacity80 l / 17.6 UK gal / 21.1 US gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficientFrontal Area
Cx  

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders6
Engine Typestraight (inline) Total number of valves12
Engine ManufacturerNissan/DatsunValves per cylinder2
Engine constructionBore78.0 mm / 3.07 in / 3.07 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke69.7 mm / 2.74 in / 2.74 in
Fuel supplyBore/Stroke ratio1.12
Engine Main bearings7Engine displacement1998 cm3 / 121.9 cu in / 121.9 cu in
Cam DesignSOHC (single overhead camshaft)Unitary capacity333.00 cm3/cylinder / 20.321 cu in/cylinder / 20.321 cu in/cylinder
SumpCompression ratio8.8 : 1
AspirationnaturalMax. output power96.9 kW / 131.7 hp / 131.7 hp at 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMax. torque167.0 Nm / 123.2 lbft / 123.2 lbft at 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm
IntercoolernoneMaximum rpm
CoolantwaterMax. net output95.6 kW / 130.0 bhp / 130.0 bhp
Catalytic converteryesSpecific output65.1 kW/l / 1.450 bhp/cu in / 1.450 bhp/cu in
  Specific torque83.58 Nm/l / 0.731 lbft/cu in / 0.731 lbft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears5
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio0.82
  Final gear (drive) ratio4.38

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed180 km/h / 112 mph / 112 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio110.64 kW/ton / 150.43 bhp/ton / 150.43 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)
0-Quarter-mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
0-Kilometer time CO2 emissions

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
Steeringrack & pinion  
Turns lock-to-lock3.50Turning circle10.40 m / 34.12 ft / 34.12 ft
Suspension frontI.MS.CS.LW.ARB.Suspension rearI.STA.CS.ARB.
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres frontTyres rear
Brakes frontdiscBrakes reardisc, servo-assisted
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Braked area  

Technical specifications and performance data of Nissan Fairlady Z Sports

 
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