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The crowd-pleasing Nissan Z-Car has traveled a long and winding road, thrilling driving enthusiasts for more than 45 years. Recognized for its distinct styling, the legendary Z has a long reputation for power and performance at a competitive price. Let’s take a drive down memory lane and explore a brief evolution of this iconic car.
Datsun 240Z, 1970-1973
Nissan invested three years of trials before they launched the first Z in the U.S. The 240Z was a modern coupe with a long nose and fastback rear hatch reminiscent of the Jaguar E, with seating for two and a 2.4-liter 6-cylinder engine that produced 151 horsepower. The original 240Z gained notoriety on the track by winning the East African Safari Rally in 1971. With a base price of just $3,601, the first Z was a favorite for consumers because of its reliability and performance in an affordable sporty package.
The 280Z S30, 1975-1978
With the massive success of the 240Z, Nissan added a five-speed manual transmission to the 280Z, now featuring a larger 2.8-liter V6 engine offering up 170 horsepower. All good things must end, and Nissan closed production on the first-generation Z-Car in 1978, giving way to the disco-age inspired 280ZX outfitted with velour and T-tops.
Nissan 300ZX, 1984-1989
From big hair to glam rock, the 300ZX fit right into the flashy 80s scene. With its big 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine that put out a powerful 205-horses, the ZX was the race car of choice for actor and driver Paul Newman.
The 300ZX Z32, 1990-1996
Lean, low and sophisticated is how Car and Driver described the new Z32 in 1990, and Nissan set the bar this decade for sports-car styling. Nissan put their largest engine yet into the 90s edition of the Z32. A flat-out awesome twin turbo powered the stock 3.0-liter V6, driving up the horsepower to a whopping 300.
Nissan’s 350Z Z33, 2003-2009
Nissan took a break from Z sales in the U.S. until it reappeared in 2003 as the completely redesigned 350Z. Available in a coupe and roadster, the 3.5-liter V6 proved Nissan’s commitment to an ever-increasing output of horsepower — 306 for this new model without the help of a turbo.
The 370Z Z34, 2009-Present
Slightly smaller than its predecessors, the sixth-generation Z offers its most powerful engine — a 3.7-liter 6-cylinder that put down 350 horses. Dramatic changes like aluminum body panels boosted the 370Z’s quickness and gave the BMW 135i a run for its money in the sports car class. By 2016, the 370Z was in its eighth season, and Nissan’s sights were set on the future.
2018 Nissan 370Z
The new coupe touts updates like new head lights and a new rear fascia. With its low center of gravity and Nissan’s naturally aspirated 3.7-liter V6, the 370Z proudly carries on the Z-Car name. Starting at $29,990, the new Z is an impressive contender giving the pricey 2018 Lexus RC coupe a run for the money.
As a testament to the Z-car’s success, enthusiasts from around the globe celebrate ZCON, a convention that showcases everything great about this classic automobile. Hit the highway in your favorite Z today.
“speeding” by Ryan Cadby, licensed via CC BY-SA 2.0
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