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1979 Datsun #33 Bob Sharp Racing 280ZX Turbo (FM6-FM7)
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The Z was very successful in SCCA racing in the 1970s: Bob Sharp Racing out of Wilton, Connecticut with Sharp, Elliot Forbes-Robinson and later Paul Newman driving; and Brock Racing Enterprises (BRE) in the western US with John Morton driving a #46 240Z to the SCCA C Production national title in 1970 and 1971. Other drivers, such as Clearwater, Florida (and later Maryland) racer Don Kearney had much success with the Z-car between 1970 and 1978. The Z and Datsun 510 are credited as catalyst for th...
The 280ZX proved successful in various classes of racing, particularly in the US. Significant results include:
1.1979 SCCA C Production Category (Bob Sharp Racing 280ZX) |
2.1979 and 1980 IMSA GTU Championship (Electramotive Datsun 280ZX) |
3.1982 and 1983 IMSA GTO Championship (Electramotive Datsun 280ZX Turbo) The 1983 Electramotive 280ZX Turbo produced over 700 hp (522 kW), and reached a terminal speed of 140 mph (230 km/h) in the standing quarter mile.
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Datsun 240ZG Bob Sharp Racing IMSA GTU
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Datsun BRE 240Z No.46 Brock Racing Enterprises (1971)
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Im really surprised we dont have the early 70’s 240ZG Bob Sharp version in game yet since we have just about all the other Bob Sharp race cars. It would be a good car to race alongside the '74 RSR and the '75 BMW 3.0 CSL we have in game now.
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Datsun 240Z IMSA (1970)
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Datsun 240Z Le Mans (1975) and Datsun 260Z Le Mans (1976)
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