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Nissan 280ZX Twin Turbo L28

Devil Z drawing
1978 -1983 model with 650-875 bhp on tap.

Porbably the "MOST FAMOUS" Japanese sports car ever and certainly one of my favourite.
This one is the Devil Z, from the highway car racing anime, "Wangan Midnight" driven by the main character Akio Asakura, where he takes
on the glorious roads of Tokyo and Yokohama motorways and beat other high-end supercars such as the 964 Turbo Gemballa driven by Tetsuya
Shima and BNR32 GTR coupe, driven by Reina Akigawa as well as bunch of others in the series.
Mr Yutaka Katayama, the man behind the Z cars (Father of the Fairlady Z) certainly did a fantastic job creating this legendary sports
car.
In a further effort to keep the S30 models sporting in the face of increasingly stringent U.S. emission and safety requirements,
Nissan Motors released the Datsun 280Z model for the U.S. market in the 1975 model year. The 2-seat coupe models remained available
throughout the 1975?78 model year run of the 280Z.

For the 280Z, engine size was again increased, this time to 2.8 L, by enlarging the bore of the L26 engine to create the
L28, and a reliable Bosch L-Jetronic fuel injection system was added.

1975 and 1976 models continued to be fitted with the United States required 5 mph (8.0 km/h) impact absorbing bumper that
were introduced for the mid-1974 model year of the 260Z. These bumpers were smooth surfaced, and blended into smooth black
rubber extensions as they met the body of the car. 1977 and 1978 models received bumpers with recessed channels added to
the faces of the bumpers themselves, that blended into corrugated or accordion style black rubber extension trim. Also new
for the 1977 model year, 280Zs no longer received the full size spare tire, and instead had a "space saver" spare and a
larger fuel tank. This resulted in a raised rear deck area made of fiberboard, reducing cargo space. In 1977?78 an optional
5-speed manual transmission was available alongside the 4-speed manual, and the 3-speed automatic options, which included a
"5-speed" emblem on the left bottom edge of the rear hatch. 1977 also saw an update from the charcoal painted hubcap style
(with a chrome Z floating in the amber center emblems) to a hubcap that resembled an alloy wheel, bearing a center cap with
a chrome Z floating in a black circle.

In 1977 and 1978 respectively, Datsun offered two special edition models. The "Zap" edition was offered in 1977 as a
"Special Decor Package". Zap cars were finished in Sunshine Yellow paint, and sported black stripes down the center and
sides, with yellow, red, and orange chevrons at the front ends of the stripes. An estimated 1,000 "Zap Z" cars were offered
in 1977. The "Zap Z" model was also used as the pace car in the 1977 Long Beach Gran Prix. The Black Pearl edition (produced in 1978) came with Black Pearlescent paint and a "Special Appearance Package" (SAP), which consisted of dual racing mirrors, rear window louvers, and a unique red and silver stripe. It is estimated that between 750-1,500 of these cars were produced.

The S30 series was replaced in 1979 by the Nissan S130.

All done in pencil and took 5 hours to do this.

Description

Nissan 280ZX Twin Turbo L28

Devil Z drawing
1978 -1983 model with 650-875 bhp on tap.

Porbably the "MOST FAMOUS" Japanese sports car ever and certainly one of my favourite.
This one is the Devil Z, from the highway car racing anime, "Wangan Midnight" driven by the main character Akio Asakura, where he takes
on the glorious roads of Tokyo and Yokohama motorways and beat other high-end supercars such as the 964 Turbo Gemballa driven by Tetsuya
Shima and BNR32 GTR coupe, driven by Reina Akigawa as well as bunch of others in the series.
Mr Yutaka Katayama, the man behind the Z cars (Father of the Fairlady Z) certainly did a fantastic job creating this legendary sports
car.
In a further effort to keep the S30 models sporting in the face of increasingly stringent U.S. emission and safety requirements,
Nissan Motors released the Datsun 280Z model for the U.S. market in the 1975 model year. The 2-seat coupe models remained available
throughout the 1975?78 model year run of the 280Z.

For the 280Z, engine size was again increased, this time to 2.8 L, by enlarging the bore of the L26 engine to create the
L28, and a reliable Bosch L-Jetronic fuel injection system was added.

1975 and 1976 models continued to be fitted with the United States required 5 mph (8.0 km/h) impact absorbing bumper that
were introduced for the mid-1974 model year of the 260Z. These bumpers were smooth surfaced, and blended into smooth black
rubber extensions as they met the body of the car. 1977 and 1978 models received bumpers with recessed channels added to
the faces of the bumpers themselves, that blended into corrugated or accordion style black rubber extension trim. Also new
for the 1977 model year, 280Zs no longer received the full size spare tire, and instead had a "space saver" spare and a
larger fuel tank. This resulted in a raised rear deck area made of fiberboard, reducing cargo space. In 1977?78 an optional
5-speed manual transmission was available alongside the 4-speed manual, and the 3-speed automatic options, which included a
"5-speed" emblem on the left bottom edge of the rear hatch. 1977 also saw an update from the charcoal painted hubcap style
(with a chrome Z floating in the amber center emblems) to a hubcap that resembled an alloy wheel, bearing a center cap with
a chrome Z floating in a black circle.

In 1977 and 1978 respectively, Datsun offered two special edition models. The "Zap" edition was offered in 1977 as a
"Special Decor Package". Zap cars were finished in Sunshine Yellow paint, and sported black stripes down the center and
sides, with yellow, red, and orange chevrons at the front ends of the stripes. An estimated 1,000 "Zap Z" cars were offered
in 1977. The "Zap Z" model was also used as the pace car in the 1977 Long Beach Gran Prix. The Black Pearl edition (produced in 1978) came with Black Pearlescent paint and a "Special Appearance Package" (SAP), which consisted of dual racing mirrors, rear window louvers, and a unique red and silver stripe. It is estimated that between 750-1,500 of these cars were produced.

The S30 series was replaced in 1979 by the Nissan S130.

All done in pencil and took 5 hours to do this.