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Despite having been launched in late 1969, the 240Z model was Nissan’s bet for 1970, also called Datsun 240Z. At the company’s homecountry, Japan, this model was sold as Nissan Fairlady Z.
The 240 Z was the first incarnation of Nissan’s ‘Z-car’ sports car series, which evolved throughout the decades with subsequent generations and still exists. Nissan produced the 240Z until 1978.
topThe Nissan (or Datsun) 240Z was made public in late 1969 and production began right away, although it was marketed as a 1970 model.
When compared to many other international brands at the time, the 240Z offered a similar performance and engineering quality at a lower price than its direct rivals’ equivalent models. Simultaneously, this reliable sports model helped dismiss the Japanese cars’ “economic box” image. With such advantages, the Nissan 240Z became quite popular and successful in almost no time.
Nissan produced this model until 1978.
topThe Nissan 240Z has a front engine and rear-wheel drive system. It was launched with a 2.0-liter engine with 150 hp, but the units sold in the United States were 2.4-liter engines with 151 hp.
The 240Z can reach 60 mi/h (97 km/h) in 8 seconds and go up to 125 mi/h (201 km/h).
Standard 240Z cars have a 5-speed manual transmission, while U.S. models sport a 4-speed manual unit. There is also an optional 3-speed automatic transmission.
topPlatform (no data) Suspension Four-wheel independent suspension: front McPherson struts, lower links, coil springs, telescopic dampers and anti-roll bar; rear Chapman struts, lower wishbones, coil springs and telescopic dampers. Steering Rack-and-pinion. Brakes Front disc brakes and rear drums as standard.
topThe Nissan 240Z was introduced with a coupe body style, but a 3-door hatchback version became also available.
topUnited States’ automobile magazine ‘Sports Car International’ put the Nissan 240Z in second in its 2004 “Top Sports Cars of the 1970s” list.
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