Basic Information

This is going to be a reference section for the most basic of information regarding the S130. If you're looking for facts about the car itself, you'll find them here. If you're looking for maintenance information or modifications, check the Common Issues or Modifications sections.

• 1980 10th Anniversary Edition 280ZX
• Cam Specifications
• Differential Differences
• 1979 280ZX-R - Differences and Vin Information about the special Edition
• 280zx Color Chart
• Decoding Your Vin Number and Model Plate
• ECU Differences and compatibility chart
• Engine Specifications
• Fuse and Relay locations
• Head Differences
• Model Year Differences
• Production Numbers
• Suspension Information
• Steering Differences
• Transmission Differences
• S130 Trivia and Media Appearances
• Warning Lamps
• Wheel Differences
• Aftermarket Wheel Show

S130 Trivia

• Three of the early Autobots on the series Transformers were various models of the S130; Smokescreen was a 1979 280ZX-R, Prowl was a 280ZX Police Car, and Bluestreak was a standard Datsun 280ZX.
• Among those who raced the S130 was actor and avid racer Paul Newman
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• In 1983, a Datsun 280ZX pace car was offered as part of a Grand Prize package from Activision during their "Enduro Race-For-Riches Sweepstakes".
• In the video for Madonna's song "Borderline", the Material Girl spraypaints on a white 280ZX.