Z car time line

Post by **jEzTeR** » Thu Sep 30, 2004 4:28 pm

Post by **jEzTeR** » Thu Sep 30, 2004 4:29 pm

Let me know of any info to add.

Post by **freakonaleash1187** » Fri Oct 01, 2004 10:46 am

i like to look at this chart a lot. only bad thing is they don't have z33 on there.

Post by **evildky** » Fri Oct 01, 2004 8:12 pm

fuel injection was added in 74 halfway through78 was the first year black was offered on a Z car86 added the third brake light and a slight update tot he design and all models got 5 lug wheels87 more updating to the styling and the first factory LSD units came on the turbo cars

Post by **DAEDALUS** » Fri Oct 01, 2004 10:38 pm

Amazing that the 1990 300zx cost as much as it did. Adjusted for inflation, that's over $40k for the base model in today's dollars. Actually, it's kind of the norm for a lot of cars. Back out inflation, and a lot of cars today are cheaper than they were 10-15 years ago and, in most cases, a lot better to boot.

Post by **jEzTeR** » Sun Oct 03, 2004 9:31 am

Great info everyone!

Post by **boileralum00** » Mon Oct 04, 2004 7:13 am

evildky wrote:fuel injection was added in 74 halfway through78 was the first year black was offered on a Z car86 added the third brake light and a slight update tot he design and all models got 5 lug wheels87 more updating to the styling and the first factory LSD units came on the turbo cars

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.

Post by **AZ-ZBum** » Tue Oct 05, 2004 7:52 am

88 also saw a bump of 5 hp for both NA and turbos.

Post by **MinisterofDOOM** » Tue Oct 12, 2004 5:08 pm

That picture does a good job of showing how much more square the 260Z 2+2 was.

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.

Post by **jEzTeR** » Tue Oct 12, 2004 5:17 pm

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

s30 and s130

Website · Post by **92ranger** » Sun Oct 17, 2004 1:08 pm

haha z29...that would make it the generation after the Z28 (camaro?) XD

Post by **MinisterofDOOM** » Thu Oct 21, 2004 2:31 am

Almost. But the Z28 was a performance options package for the Camaro, not a specific generation. The Camaro was the F-body, along with the (much less attractive) Firebird. Unlike Nissan and most Japanese auto-makers, GM used single digit chassis codes. The current Corvette, for instance, is the C6.

You probably already knew that, though.

Post by **81na ZX** » Fri Jan 21, 2005 4:31 am

1981 Was the first year of turbo.

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

Post by **mtcookson** » Wed Jan 26, 2005 8:11 pm

in 1987 the 300ZX got an engine redesign. the "W" block VG30E(T). it had a longer crank snout and a different pulley and belt setup.

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

Post by **AZ-ZBum** » Thu Jan 27, 2005 3:55 pm

Nope. Wasn't until 88 models that they upped the compression and changed the turbo that the turbos got 5hp more. The NAs may have gotten this additional 5hp in late 87, but no documents state that.

Post by **AZ-ZBum** » Thu Jan 27, 2005 4:01 pm

jEzTeR wrote:91 convertible

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.

Post by **jEzTeR** » Thu Jan 27, 2005 4:12 pm

AZ-ZBum wrote:
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.

Post by **AZ-ZBum** » Thu Jan 27, 2005 5:19 pm

http://www.kbb.com - http://www.kbb.com/kb/ki.dll/k...X;cnvh ... a.com:1992: http://www.nadaguides.com/uv/s...=19921993: http://www.nadaguides.com/uv/s...=1993h ... dmunds.com

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

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

zcca.org wrote: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.nethttp://www.300zxclub.cometc.

Post by **jEzTeR** » Thu Jan 27, 2005 5:28 pm

AZ-ZBum wrote: What Nissan publication?

You could always ask a Z32 specific site if you don't believe me.

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.

Post by **Rex** » Sun Feb 20, 2005 1:49 pm

I'll add some pics

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Post by **Rex** » Sun Feb 20, 2005 1:51 pm

These are from Nissan

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Post by **Rex** » Sun Feb 20, 2005 1:53 pm

More

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Post by **Rex** » Sun Feb 20, 2005 1:56 pm

Not much in the way of Z31 0r 32's??

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Post by **Rex** » Sun Feb 20, 2005 1:59 pm

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Post by **ZXR_KiD** » Tue Mar 01, 2005 2:50 pm

don't 4get... 1979 special ZXR package released to allow used of whale tail in IMSA competition.only 1000 produced

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

Post by **jEzTeR** » Tue Mar 01, 2005 3:49 pm

50th?

ermmm. you math needs some work my friend.LOL

2005 is the 35th Ann.

Post by **ZXR_KiD** » Tue Mar 01, 2005 4:08 pm

not 50'th anny for Z but 50'th for Nissan.... the anny package was only availible on the Z. my math isn't off just my wording made it a big confusing I guess.

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

Post by **jEzTeR** » Tue Mar 01, 2005 4:32 pm

Oh Yes! That makes more sense., I'm a bit slow tonight.

Post by **AZ-ZBum** » Wed Mar 02, 2005 4:25 am

1984 50th Anniversary Edition - 5148 produced for the US.Only option they had was automatic or 5 speed. Otherwise, exactly the same. Celebrated Nissan's 50th Birthday.http://www.az-zbum.com/information.50th.ae.shtml

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.

Website · Post by **icice9** » Thu Mar 03, 2005 2:21 pm

ive seen 2 280ZX-Rs in my area.. one was in mint condition and the other one was pretty beat up.. the rear wing on my Z is a replica of the 280ZX-R wing... its a fiberglass version of the stock rubber wing on the ZX-R

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