1979
1 engine option
2.8L I6
Nissan 280Z
5 generations · 5 engine options · data across all years of the 280Z platform.
2,775
Labor times
800
Torque specs
0
DTC codes
0
Repair procedures
35
Fluid specs
0
Open recalls
5-Year Cost of Ownership · 1979 2.8L I6
$6,968
~$1,394/yr maintenance labor at $150/hr. Other engines/years vary — pick a generation below to see its breakdown.
Generations & engine options
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