1ST generation-

69 240z 4 speed | 2.4L 150hp 0-60 just under 9 sec. price about $3500.00

74 260z 4 speed | 2.6L | first year for the 2+2.

75 280z 4 speed | 2.8L multi-point electronic fuel injection system replacing the twin carbs.

77 280z 5-speed

2ND Generation-

79 280zx | integrated front bumper | power rack and pinion steering | 4 wheel disc brakes | 180hp turbo engine | T-bar roof | leather | automatic climate control |

1979 the 280zx was Motor Trend import car of the year.

3RD Generation-Z31

1984 Datsun became Nissan in the U.S.

84 300zx 5-speed | 3.0 V6 | 200hp turbo engine | New aerodynamic styling | ect...

4TH Generation-Z32

90 300zx 5-speed | 3.0L DOHC V6 222hp N/A | 300hp twin turbo engine | 2+2 | T Bar roof | lots of more Grand Touring goodies.

1990 the 300zx was Motor Trend import car of the year.

91 convertible

1996 was the last year of production of the Z32 in the U.S.

5TH Generation-Z33

03 350z 6-speed | 3.5L DOHC 287hp N/A | 53/47 weight distribution | 4 ling aluminum rear suspension | Brembo brakes on Track model | VDC Vehicle Dynamic Control | the list goes on....

04 roadster

78 was the first year for black? I didn't realize that one. I kne Andrew's 70 was repainted, but didn't know that all the other early Z cars that I have seen in black were repainted too. That's good info to know.

I'll try to be nicer if you try to be smarter.

Good info guys. What were the chassis designations pre-Z31? Still Z30, etc? seems odd to start at Z29...so that doesn't make much sense.

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s30 and s130

You probably already knew that, though.

s130's say Datsun powered by Nissan on the hatch.

AZ-ZBum - didn't they gain the 5 hp in 87 as well?

This is incorrect. The first year Nissan sold a convertible Z was 1993. Prior to this, all convertible Z's were conversions. Most were done by R.Straman Co.

Is 1993 the first year for a USDM vert?

The info I have on the 1991 convertible posted was from a Nissan publication.

all three don't list a convertible Z32 until 1993.

http://www.zcca.org/pages/ZCarsZhistory.htm

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1993 - First year a convertible Z is offered, available in non-turbo models only, adding 210 pounds to the car.

What Nissan publication?

You could always ask a Z32 specific site if you don't believe me.
http://www.twinturbo.net
http://www.300zxclub.com
etc.

It was a promo piece (one of many that I have collected over the years) introducing the 350z concept. Looks like it was wrong (no real surprise).

It wasn't that I didn't believe you I was just wanting to get the sorce right.

Thanks a bunch!

I'll make the change and add what needs to be added soon. Then we can make it a bit more pretty to look at than just the text.

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1980 10th anniversary 280ZX released 2500 Black and gold 500 red and black

1981 or 82 280 ZX turbo introduced

1984 300ZX Turbo Nissan 50th Anniversary only 5000 produced

1988 300ZX SS package (I don't know the details of these)
not to brag but there are atleast 2 of the RARE cars in louiville... my ZXR and I've seen one of the 50'th anny 300s 3 x but always on the highway... wish I could catch him to give him a card

ermmm. you math needs some work my friend.
LOL

2005 is the 35th Ann.

a little more info can be found here: http://www.bleachgarage.com/zcar3.html

1988 Shiro Special - 1002 produced for the US.
No options. All were exactly the same. Part of Nissan's white sale.
http://www.az-zbum.com/informa...shtml

I've seen quite a few of these "rare" beasts in Phoenix. I own one of the 50ths.

I've also seen a few 10th Anniversary Editions (both red and gold) and even a couple 1977 Z-Z-Zap!. But I have yet to see a ZX-R.

Definatly 81 My GL Deluxe wasn't top of the line

Anyone familiar with the Z432 and Z432-R?

These are factory S30-chassis cars that came stock with the S20 twincam inline 6-cyl from the KPGC10 "Hakosuka" GT-R.

Here's a picture of one (this is NOT a swap, it's a factory car):

And another:

More:

Definitely my favorite Z of all time, followed closely by the Shiro Z31.

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Im not so sure that chart is 100% accurate. The weight on my title for my 78 says 2050lbs. Now its possible that could be wrong, but thats what it was listed at when it was first ever registered in the state of Cali. Also, I still disagree with the 9.4sec 0-60. When the roads get better here Im going to have to test that. My motor is stock and has not been rebuilt; it has 179,000 miles on it and I know it does 0-60 in less than the 9 + seconds listed there. Are they shifting at 2,000rpm when they test that speed??

The 9.4 0-60 time is probably what was reported by a magazine of the time. Actual times may vary. It does seem much slower than one would expect though.

Also, realize the chart is generally describing information as it was available for the first year of that particular model. Keep in mind that changes could be made between years as well as mid year. So to make a chart with all that information would not be realistic. It's just a generalization.

1970- Less than a year after its released, the Kelly Blue Book rate is $4,000 for a used 240Z.
The Datsun is taken to the track in SCCA competition and takes the C-Production national championship for Brock Racing Enterprises (BRE).

1971- The Datsun 240z gets its second C-Production national title with BRE.

1973- Towards the end of the 240Z's last model year, 116,712 cars were sold.

1974- The engine is increased to 2.6 liters(L26), and the car is re-named the 260Z. To meet emissions requirements, HP is decreased to 139. Also, the 1974 model brings the choice of a 2+2 body. The 2+2 had fold-down rear seats. '74 being the only year the 260Z was sold in the U.S, it set a single-year-Z-car sales record of 63,963 cars sold. The 260Z also took home another C-Production national championship.

1975- Tougher emissions means needing more complex technology, so Nissan Motors swap the L26 engine for the L28(2.8 liter), and add a version of Bosch's L-Jetronic fuel injection creating the 1975 280Z which produces 149 HP. The 280Z is entered in the IMSA GTU (Grand Touring under 2.5 Liter Engines) and wins 8 races and takes home the gold. It also wins another C-Production national championship.

1977- a 5-speed transmission becomes an option. HP is boosted to 170. 67,331 cars sold making the highest z-car sale year to date.

1978- The Black Pearl Edition 280Z is sold being the only Z painted black. This is the last year for the 1st generation body.

1979- The first year of the 2nd generation Z is sold, the 280ZX. It has a higher level of luxury to meet buyers demands. The 280ZX is named Motor Trend's "Import Car Of The Year" and it sets the highest Z-car sales record with 86,007 cars sold. It captures the Z-cars 10th consecutive SCCA C-Production national championship and wins another IMSA GTU title for Datsun( American version).
A special edition 280ZXR is sold to the public.

1980- T-Tops are introduced as a new option for the 280ZX. Total Z-car sales reach the half million mark.

1981- The option for a turbo-charged engine appears. Sales remain brisk through 1983.

1982- The 280ZX wins the first IMSA GTO (Grand Touring Over 2.5 Liters) championship ever for Datsun.

1983- The last year of the 2nd generation Z-car.

1984- The 3rd generation Z-car makes debut, the 300ZX. The all new 3.0 liter V-6 engine puts out 160 HP while the turbo-charged engine put out 200 HP. This is the 2nd best selling year with 73,652 cars. A 50th Anniversary Edition is sold to commemorate Nissan Motor sports Of Japan's 50th year in existence (founded in 1934).

1985- The 300ZX turbo sets 10 track records.

Late 80's- minivans and SUV's become extremely popular setting the Z-car sales down. Nissan develops more of a performance orientated z-car to make debut in 1990. 1989 is the last year for the 3rd generation Z-car.

1990- The all new fourth generation z car, the new 300ZX has a more aggressive stance and features a DOHC( dual over-head cam) 3.0 liter V6 engine that produces 222 HP (VG30DE) for the normal model. The VG30DETT that is put in the twin turbo-charged model creates an amazing 300HP. The 300ZX turbo is named Motor Trend's "Import Car Of The Year" award, and also puts it as "One of the Top 10 Performance Cars". Automobile Magazine honors both models as its "Design Of The Year", and the twin turbo model in the "All Stars" category. Road and Track see's it as "One of the Ten Best Cars in the World". Car and Driver names it "One of the Ten Best Cars". Accumulative Z-car sales reach the 1,000,000 mark in 1990 making it the all-time best selling sports car ever.

1991- The twin turbo model is once again named Car and Drivers "Ten Best" and Automobile Magazine's "All-Stars".

1992- For the third straight year the twin turbo model is in Car and Drivers "Ten Best" and Automobile Magazine's "All Stars".

1993- The twin turbo model for the fourth straight year is named Car and Driver "All-Stars" and Automobile Magazines "Ten Best" list. first year for the convertible.

1994- A race made Z wins the 24 Hours of Daytona, the 12 Hours at Sebring, and wins the GTS class in the 24 Hours of Lemans, making it the only car to ever win all three in one year. For the fifth straight year the twin turbo model is named Car and Driver's "All-Stars" and Automobile Magazine's "Ten Best".

1995- '95 marks the 25th anniversary for Z-cars. The 300ZXTT is named once again, Car and Driver's "All-Stars" for the sixth year straight.

1996- Because it did not meet the U.S. safety and emissions standards, this is the last year the 300ZX/TT is sold.

1997- People start hearing rumors of another Z-car in progress.

2003- Nissan designed the all new 350Z. The new Z-car was equipped with a new engine, the VQ35DE and put out 287HP and 274ft/lbs of torque.

2004- the introduction of the 350Z roadster.

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and 93 I believe was first factory convertible Z