Why did the Datsun 280ZX sell so well?
If the 280ZX was as terrible as its word-of-mouth among enthusiasts, why did it sell so well? We drive an unrestored ’83 model and discover. The litany of the Datsun 280ZX’s apparent crimes against humanity and the sports-car community at large have long been writ.
What was the year of the Michael Grassi 280ZX?
Cue the cries of selling out. Answering this question is why we sought out Michael Grassi’s 1983 280ZX.
How long does a Datsun 240zx go to 60?
The 240Z launched to 60 in eight seconds flat; the naturally aspirated ZX did it in a tick over nine seconds, despite weighing some 600 pounds more. Fingers are also pointed at the Bosch fuel injection, insofar as it doesn’t take to modification in the same way that the carbureted Zs did.
How many ZXs did Nissan sell in a year?
There’s only one problem with this scenario, however: Per annum, Nissan sold more of these than they did the original Z cars. Worldwide, Nissan sold 421,922 ZXs in five seasons (average 84,000 per year sales), compared to 531,601 Zs over eight years (average 66,000 per year sales).
What kind of suspension did Datsun have in 1983?
For 1983, the shocks were softened yet again. Turbos received the same suspension as the standard car, although the converse of that, the base car received the Turbo’s suspension, sounds more impressive. Slip inside and get comfy.
If the 280ZX was as terrible as its word-of-mouth among enthusiasts, why did it sell so well? We drive an unrestored ’83 model and discover. The litany of the Datsun 280ZX’s apparent crimes against humanity and the sports-car community at large have long been writ.
Cue the cries of selling out. Answering this question is why we sought out Michael Grassi’s 1983 280ZX.
The 240Z launched to 60 in eight seconds flat; the naturally aspirated ZX did it in a tick over nine seconds, despite weighing some 600 pounds more. Fingers are also pointed at the Bosch fuel injection, insofar as it doesn’t take to modification in the same way that the carbureted Zs did.
For 1983, the shocks were softened yet again. Turbos received the same suspension as the standard car, although the converse of that, the base car received the Turbo’s suspension, sounds more impressive. Slip inside and get comfy.