The Datsun 240Z is a sports car introduced by Nissan under its Datsun brand in 1969, combining a long hood and short rear deck styling with a straight six engine at an affordable price. It was a major commercial success in export markets, particularly the United States, and established Japan as a serious producer of sports cars.
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SignificanceA halo vehicle that popularized Japanese carmakers beyond their traditional economy car image, establishing Japan as a serious producer of sports cars. 2 Connections
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Source Wikipedia: Datsun 240Z
Source Nissan Fairlady Z (S30) (Wikipedia)
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1. Nissan Fairlady Z (S30) (Wikipedia)
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3-door hatchback coupé, 3-door hatchback 2+2 (car body style), 2+2 coupé
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As a halo car, the S30 contributed to the popularization of Japanese carmakers beyond producers of traditional economy cars.
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are 2-seat sports cars and 2+2 GT cars produced by Nissan from 1969 until 1978. The S30 was conceived of by Yutaka Katayama.
Of Make: Datsun, Lead, export badge
badged as the Datsun 240Z, 260Z, and 280Z for export
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It was most notable as the engine of the Datsun 510, Datsun 240Z sports car, and the Nissan Maxima.
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