First generation

Datsun 240z

on sale Oct.18th.1969

Sold as a 1970 model

inline 6 - cylinder engine

150 hp.

1974 The 260z 2.6 liter engine

1975 mid-year 280z

1979 came the 280zx

   Motor Trend Import of the year

1980 the T-top roofs were    introduced along with a major facelift.

In 1984 73,000 300zx were sold

1990 the 300zx came with a new body and interior with 222 hp.

A turbo 300zx came later that year with 300hp. By the early 90’s sales surpassed the 1-million sales mark.

1993 the first convertible was introduced.

1996 ended the Z production for the U.S. and the last imported model was inducted into the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles.

1999 debuted a special Z Concept

at the American international Auto Show in Detroit.

A production version of the Z was shown at the Tokyo Motor Show and the name 350Z was announced.

2002 the 350z was available as a 2003 model.

Production of the 350z went from [ 2002 ] - [ 2008 ] Coupe

[ 2004 ] - [ 2009 ] Roadster

Engine from 2003 - 2004

            3.5 L . 210 cu in.

            VQ35DE V6

            287 bhp 274 ft lbf

Engine of 2005 Manual trans.

            3.5 L 210 cu in.

             VQ35DE V6

             RevUp V6 300 bhp

             260 ft lbf 

Engine of 2006

             3.5 L 210 cu in.

             VQ35DE V6

             RevUp V6 300 bhp

             260 ft lbf

Engine from 2007 to 2009

             3.5 L 210 cu in.

             VQ35HR V6     

              306 bhp 286 ft lbf

300zx

280zx

350z

240z

Nissan 370Z

Engine VQ37VHR V6

Rear wheel Drive  7 speed Auto / 6 speed Manual

Horsepower 332 @ 7000

Torque 270 @ 5200

Curb Weight 3426

Hight [ in. ]  52.2

Width [ 72.6 ]

370z

370Z

2016  Nissan 370z

“VQ” 3.7 V6 Engine

350hp @ 7400 rpm

6 - speed manual or Automatic

Torque 276 ft - lbs. @ 5200 rpm

We could see a possible Nismo

Ragtop by 2019