The 280ZX represents a transitionary period for the ZCar: The transition from 1960s engineering to 1980s engineering. The transition from pure sports to sporty luxury. The transition from natural aspiration to forced induction. The transition from being Mr. K.’s pet project to being developed without his guidance.

The transition from the Z to the ZX.

In today’s episode we’ll dive into the development of the 280ZX, it’s notable features, and it’s legacy.

===== Other Episodes in this series =====
1⃣ Episode 1: The Datsun Roadster    • The Forgotten Origins of the Fairlady...  
2⃣ Episode 2: The Datsun 240Z    • Is the Datsun 240Z the Most Iconic Z?...  
3⃣ Episode 3: The Datsun 260Z & 280Z    • Don't Overlook the Datsun 260Z & 280Z...  
4⃣ Episode 4: The Datsun 280ZX    • 280ZX: The Smash Success… That Vanish...  
5⃣ Episode 5: The Nissan 300ZX Z31    • What Doomed the Z31 300ZX | History o...  

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0:00 Introduction
2:51 History: Where the Name ZX comes From
5:13 History: What is a Grand Tourer
8:57 History: The ZX is Everything
11:41 History: Switching from Datsun to Nissan
14:30 How to Identify the Datsun 280ZX
22:24 Legacy: PostRelease Success
24:43 Legacy: Datsun 280ZX Racing
26:48 Legacy: The 280ZX Today
30:51 Teaser: Major Motion
31:34 Outroduction