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1982 Datsun Skyline R30 Sedan

4dr sedan

$20,000 MSRP
2.4l L24 I6
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
9.4 sec

0-60 mph

16.9 sec

@ 79 mph

Horsepower • Torque
125 hp

Power

132 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
2,680 lbs

Rear-wheel Drive

1982 Datsun Skyline R30 Sedan

Overview

Vehicle Details

Year:

1982

Make:

Datsun

Model:

Skyline

Trim:

R30 Sedan

Style:

4dr sedan

Base Price:

$20,000

Drive:

Rear-wheel Drive

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight:

2,680 lbs

Length:

181.1 in.

Width:

65.6 in.

Height:

54.7 in.

Wheelbase:

103 in.

Drag Coefficient:

0.42

Weight Distribution:

Front: 55.0% | Rear: 45.0%

MPG:

23 city / 18 hwy

Fuel:

17.2 gal. / 361 mi range

Engine & Powertrain

Horsepower:

125 hp @ 5,000 rpm

Torque:

132 ft-lbs @ 3,200 rpm

Engine:

2.4l L24 I6

Displacement:

2.4 liters

Engine Config:

Front

Redline:

5,800 rpm

Dyno Chart

Power vs torque across the rev range

Performance

All times derived from MotorMatchup simulation using street surface.

Acceleration

0-60 mph (1ft):

9.34 sec

0-60 mph:

9.68 sec

0-100 mph:

31.92 sec

Top Speed:

114 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

10.76 sec @ 64.1 mph

¼ mile:

16.93 sec @ 78.6 mph

½ mile:

27.13 sec @ 95.5 mph

1 mile:

44.81 sec @ 106.3 mph

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

P185/70HR13

Rear Tires:

P185/70HR13

Tire Compound:

Summer Performance

Transmission:

5-speed Manual

Final Drive:

3.91

Gear Ratios

1: 3.54

2: 2.06

3: 1.38

4: 1

5: 0.81

Speed vs RPM

Gear spacing and speed bands

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