![]() ![]() The 280Z was released in 1975 for North America only (not to be confused with the second-generation 280ZX) and featured a further engine displacement increase, to 2.8 L. Engine power increased to 154 hp (115 kW), except for most areas of the U.S., where power decreased to 139 hp (104 kW) ( SAE net horsepower) due to new camshafts, carburetors, and lower compression, that were introduced to comply with new US emissions regulations. Engine displacement increased to 2.6 L, and Nissan introduced a 2+2 model option with a 30 cm (1 foot) stretched wheelbase and length. It sold over 45,000 units through the '71 model year and over 50,000 and 40,000 in 19, respectively. The 240Z was released in America on October 22, 1969. However, Yutaka Katayama ensured the American version had all Nissan, Fairlady Z, and 432 badging replaced with " Datsun" and prevented all dealer shipments until they were replaced. Japanese domestic market (JDM) versions had the Fairlady Z badge on the lower fenders with the 432 badge above (the 432 designation was 4 valves, 3 carburetors, and 2 camshafts). ![]() In Japan, the Z was still known as the Fairlady to keep the car in line with the previous generation Datsun Sports roadster. A third Z, the Z432 (PS30) shared a performance version of the DOHC 2.0 L S20 engine with the Nissan Skyline 2000 GT-R. The Japanese Fairlady Z featured a 2.0L SOHC L20A straight-six engine producing 130 hp (97 kW), while the US Datsun 240Z featured a 2.4L L24 inline-6 with twin Hitachi SU-type carburetors that produced 151 hp (113 kW) ( SAE gross horsepower). Sales of the Nissan Z-cars (internally also called S30 or Z29) started in October 1969 (for the 1970 model year), with separate versions for the Japanese and U.S. ![]() Main article: Nissan Fairlady Z (S30) Datsun 260Z 2+2 Nissan also added the engineering background and product development experience of the recently acquired Prince Motor Company, which manufactured the Prince Skyline (later renamed Nissan Skyline in 1966).įirst generation: Nissan Fairlady Z and Datsun 240Z, 260Z, 280Z The product planners envisioned a new line of GT cars that would be stylish, innovative, fast and relatively inexpensive through the use of interchangeable parts with other Nissan vehicles. Nissan had already produced the successful series of Fairlady roadsters for many decades that competed mainly with English and Italian roadsters. Yutaka Katayama, the president of Nissan USA at the time, realized the importance of making an affordable sports car available internationally. Yamaha later finished a prototype and took their design to Toyota, resulting in the Toyota 2000GT. By 1964, Nissan had realized that Yamaha's DOHC 2.0-liter engine was not meeting Nissan's expectations and the project was scrapped. Nissan executives saw the prototype as a halo car that would improve their company's image in the minds of consumers. This effort resulted in the prototype Yamaha YX-30 in 1961. Nissan was a relatively small automobile manufacturer when it entered the international market in the 1960s and partnered with Yamaha to design a new sports car prototype as an update to the Nissan Fairlady. History Wordmark for Z34 Fairlady Z/370Z. Known for their looks, reliability, performance and affordability, every Z car has been sold in Japan as the Fairlady Z and elsewhere under the names Nissan Fairlady Z (S30), Nissan Fairlady Z (S130), Nissan 300ZX, Nissan 350Z, Nissan 370Z and Nissan Z. The earlier models of the Nissan Z were built at the Nissan Shatai plant in Hiratsuka until 2000, while the later models (350Z and 370Z) are built at Oppama (2002–2004) and Tochigi (2004–present). Main rival cars in the Japanese market included the Toyota Celica, Toyota Supra, Mitsubishi 3000GT and Mazda RX-7. Since then, Nissan has manufactured seven generations of Z-cars, with the most recent-simply known as the Nissan Z-in production since 2022. It was initially marketed as the Datsun 240Z for international customers. The original Z was first sold on October of 1969 in Japan as the Nissan Fairlady Z ( Japanese: 日産・フェアレディZ, Hepburn: Nissan Fearedi Zetto) at Nissan Exhibition dealerships that previously sold the Nissan Bluebird. The Nissan Z-series is a model series of sports cars manufactured by Nissan since 1969. ![]() Front mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive (2002–present). ![]()
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