The 1979 DATSUN 280ZXR Contributed to the Z Car Home Page
by: Carl Beck, IZCC #260
(as of 24 Mar. 98)
(update 25 Jan. 2008)

The Special Edition 280ZXR
was limited in production to only
1000 units. They are very rare today indeed!

This summary is intended to give you general information about these special edition cars.

Pictured at right - the front of the 280ZXR had blue racing stripes on both sides of the hood and around the "power buldge".

INTRODUCTION:

The DATSUN 280 ZXR's were produced by the NISSAN Factory to homologate the large rear wing for racing. This car had to be manufactured in 1000 unit lots to meet the qualification requirements for "Production Class" status. Thus only 1000 were produced.

The ZXR was a standard 280ZX coupe with blue stripes on a silver mist paint scheme. The factory registered special edition cost the new owner $399.00 extra.

The side strips shown in the picture below, were actually decals! Note also the large -R- designation after the ZX side emblem.

Here is a close up of that side emblem. Note also the two tone blue strips on a black backgound.

Pictured below is the large - Rear Wing - that this homologation special was all about.

280ZXR WING KIT - thats how it was listed in the DATSUN Competition Parts Catalog.

Here is what it said: Wing is made of molded rubber and is identical to the one used on SCCA and IMSA winning 280ZX's. Will generate over 370lbs of downforce at 100MPH. To counteract front end lift, an air dam should also be installed. Instructions, H/D deck lid struts and all mounting hardware included. Will NOT fit 2+2's and requires modification to clear rear wiper.

Pictured below the Electromotive 280ZX with WING installed.

Don Devendorf Driving for Electromotive Racing gained the 1979 IMSA GTU Championship. (GTU was Grand Touring Under 2.5L - does this mean that this is really a 240Z?:-)

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