Having this model at one time - the difference is - the 2 + 2 is a coupe with (2) additional seats in back - not small seats but rather bucket seat style -roomy (especially leg room). Both cars , the 280zx and 280zx 2+2 look almost identical - BUT the 2+2 is roughly 8 inches longer in length as well as the same for wheel base) .. nearly 2 inches more in overall width and over an inch in overall height. Doesn't seem like much but it really makes the whole interior feel and seem roomier. The seats fold down to get full hatch back coupe look.
Transmissions are all the same, only the drive shaft is different lengths for 2+2 and coupe(shorter) both 5 speed and automatics fit either 2+2 or coupe. Steve The Zman, since 1983 -1989 have owned all years except for 1988
The Chilton or Haynes manual explains it very clearly
Yes, nothing really changed bodywise until the 1982 model year.
No, all 1982 Datsun 280zx are not 4 seaters. Those are known as 2+2 models. The 2 seaters are known as coupes.
According to Zcar dot com and Hybridz dot org since i was in need of an answer, i have found that near all parts are identical. Nearly 90%. Most body pieces will interchange, but i am unaware of minor differences (if any) in the body. I myself am going up to look at a 79' 280zx to be a parts car for my 82' 280zx. What i do know positively is 2+2 and coupe's body parts are not interchangeable from the firewall back. But everything else such as interior should be. The hatch from a 2+2 and coupe may interchange as well, but i am not sure of that. So in conclusion if you are considering buying a parts car for your year car X, and the parts car being a previous year car, it should be mostly interchangeable. The reverse way, i am unsure of though. -Heath
The 2012 Audi tt coupe comes in a premium plus, or prestige package. The Audi tt coupe both premium, and prestige models are both 2 door models, infact the Audi tt coupe is only available as a 2 seater.
No, the first Z with a back seat was the 280ZX 2+2 model.
just a different roof line.
Depends on condition of vehicle. There are very few 2+2 280zx's left so it's a rare car. I've seen them go for as high as $40,000
4 1/2 US quarts
The transmission and engine will fit but you will have to have a longer drivshaft because the 2+2 models have a 6 inch longer wheelbase than the coupe models
A coupe is a 2 seater with a stationary roof (not a convertible), they tend to be more sporty