Datsun 240Z

The Nissan S30 sold in Japan as the Nissan Fairlady Z and in other markets as the Datsun 240Z. (1970-1973) The Datsun 240Z 1970 through mid-1971 model year was referred to as the Series I. These early cars had many subtle but notable features differing from later cars. The most easily visible difference is that these early cars had a chrome "240Z" badge on the sail pillar, and two horizontal vents in the rear hatch below the glass molding providing flow through ventilation. In mid-1971, for the Series II 240Z cars, the sail pillar emblems were restyled with just the letter "Z" placed in a circular vented emblem, and the vents were eliminated from the hatch panel of the car. Design changes for the U.S. model 240Z occurred throughout production, including interior modifications for the 1972 model year, and a change in the location of the bumper over-riders, as well as the addition of some emission control devices and the adoption of a new style of emissions reducing (and performance compromising) carburetors for the 1973 model year.The 1970 models were introduced in October 1969, received the L24 2.4 liter engine and a 4-speed manual. A less common 3-speed automatic transmission was optional from 1971 on, and had a "Nissan Full Automatic" badge. Engine: 146 cui L24 I-6, cast-iron block, alloy head, seven-bearing crankshaft, 9.0:1 compression; Maximum recommended engine speed 7000 rpm. Bore: 3.27 in Stroke: 2.90 with 151 hp at 5600 rpm Torque: 146 lbf·ft at 4400 rpm. Transmission: Four-speed manual, five-speed manual, or three-speed automatic (after September 1970) weight: 2,355 lb Top speed: 125 mph 0 to 60 mph 8.0 secs.