Type
4/5S EST
Number of doors
5
Wheelbase
2690 mm 105.9 in
Track: Front
1415 mm 55.7 in
Track: Rear
1379 mm 54.3 in
Length
4750 mm 187 in
Width
1715 mm 67.5 in
Height
1496 mm 58.9 in
Length:wheelbase ratio
1.77
Kerb weight
1430 kg 3153 lb
Fuel capacity
60 litres 13.2 UK Gal 15.9 US Gal
Bore
86.00 mm
Cylinders
S-6
Displacement
2.8 litre2753 cc(167.998 cu in)
Compression ratio
8.60:1
Fuel system
1 Hi carb
Maximum power(DIN)
126.7 PS (125.0 bhp) (93.2 kW)@ 4800 rpm
Specific output
45.4 bhp/litre0.74 bhp/cu in
Maximum torque(DIN)
197.0 Nm (145 ft?�·lb) (20.1 kgm)@ 3200 rpm
bmep
899.2 kPa (130.4 psi)
Specific torque
71.56 Nm/litre
Manufacturer
Datsun
Coolant
Water
Bore/stroke ratio
1.09
Unitary capacity
458.83 cc/cylinder
Aspiration
Normal
Compressor type
N/A
Intercooler
None
Catalytic converter
N
Power-to-weight
87.41 bhp/ton
Engine location
Front
Engine alignment
Longitudinal
Drive
RWD
Steering
recirculating ball PAS
Suspension
front I.W.CS.
Brakes F/R
Di/Dr-S
Transmission
5M
Top gear ratio
0.88
Final drive ratio
4.11
RAC rating
27.5
year
1980
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sold a Datsun 280C estate to my brother for £450. It was the most reliable car I have ever driven, and limousine-like inside.