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Introduced by Nissan Motors in 1979, the Datsun 280ZXR was never a household name. This model was developed for the specific purpose of homologating the new rear wing for Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) competition. The car later also competed in IMSA competition.
The car pictured is one of only 1,009 1979 Datsun 280ZXRs ever built. And its odometer shows only 24 km. It’s essentially a standard 280ZX coupe with a larger rear wing and updated styling. It is for this wing that the Datsun 280ZXR was created.
In 1979, Datsun driver Don Devendorf, driving for Electromotive Racing, won the IMSA GTU Championship driving a Datsun 280ZX. Devendorf and John Knepp of Electramotive created a high-downforce “whale tail” rear spoiler to help the car perform better on the track during racing. This supplement has proven to be very effective. As a result, the Electramotive team won nine of 15 races in the GTU class in 1979.
Racing rules of the time required that a certain number of production cars be built and offered to the general public to compete in racing. Nissan was supposed to produce at least 1,000 units of the new model with a rear wing. The manufacturer eventually produced 1009 copies.
The R version gets a Silver Mist paint job, a special package consisting of two-tone blue and black tape on the sides and hood, and large “Datsun ZXR” logos on the front fenders. And, of course, that same rear spoiler, which remained unpainted.
In terms of performance, the 280ZXR is no different from the standard 280ZX. Under the hood is a 2.8-liter inline-six engine capable of producing 135 hp. It sends power to the rear wheels through a five-speed manual transmission and propels the car to a top speed of 193 km/h.
This Datsun 280ZXR will go under the hammer at the Mecum auction.
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