Recreate an influential Japanese personal luxury car with the Tamiya Nissan Leopard Hardtop 280X SF-L plastic model assembly kit. Released in September 1980, the 280X SF-L was the highest-grade Leopard model, combining distinctive two-door hardtop styling with advanced equipment and strong aerodynamic performance.

This detailed 1/24 scale kit accurately captures the car’s sharp, angular body design. The completed model measures 193mm long, 75mm wide and 56mm high, giving the distinctive Leopard shape an impressive presence in a road car collection.

Detailed Exterior and Interior

Tamiya has recreated both the luxurious passenger compartment and the chassis underside in detail. The full-size 280X SF-L featured leather seats, a six-function onboard drive computer, cruise control and automated climate control as standard, reflecting its position at the top of the Leopard range.

A functional sunroof adds an engaging display feature. It can be positioned open or closed even after assembly, allowing the appearance of the finished model to be changed while providing a clearer view into the detailed interior.

Model Features

• Detailed 1/24 scale plastic model assembly kit
• Accurately reproduced two-door hardtop styling
• Finished dimensions of 193mm long, 75mm wide and 56mm high
• Highly detailed luxury interior
• Detailed chassis underside
• Functional sunroof with open and closed positions
• Metal-plated wheels
• Realistic synthetic rubber tyres
• Updated decals with revised logos
• New metal transfers for the rear-view and wing mirrors
• One seated driver figure included

The metal-plated wheels and synthetic rubber tyres give the completed model a convincing stance. Updated decals feature revised logos, while the new metal transfers add crisp finishing detail to the rear-view and wing mirrors. A seated driver figure is also included to bring an additional sense of scale to the interior.

About the Nissan Leopard 280X SF-L

The original car used a 145hp inline-six L28E engine and offered five-speed manual and three-speed automatic transmission options. Its rear suspension incorporated an auto-levelling system, complementing the advanced technology and luxury equipment that defined the model.

This Tamiya kit is a distinctive addition to a collection of 1/24 plastic kits, combining angular 1980 styling, detailed mechanical surfaces and a carefully reproduced luxury cabin.