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. 1 Manufacturer or Builder Connections
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1. Wikipedia: Datsun 240Z
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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.
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